Niranjana's yummy yummy recipes
Gulab Jamun, a beloved Indian sweet, is often made during festivals and parties, symbolizing joy and celebration. This soft, syrup-soaked dessert holds a special place in my heart, as my amma always makes it at home with love and care. She customizes it to suit our family’s taste, ensuring that the gulab jamuns are cooked …
Brigadeiros are small, fudgy balls that are popular in Brazil. This dessert occupies a space in almost all the parties in Brazil. I came to know about this recipe from my brother. He said it is so simple to make this at home but it will be a different sweet and dessert for the parties. …
Murmura Chikki is a traditional Indian sweet made with puffed rice (murmura) and jaggery. This light and crispy treat is perfect for festivals like Makar Sankranti or as a quick energy snack. Murmura Chikki offers a delightful crunch with every bite and is known for its simplicity and minimal ingredients. Inspiration Behind Murmura Chikki The …
Aam Papad, also known as mango leather or mango bar, is a traditional Indian sweet made by sun-drying mango pulp blended with sugar and a touch of spices. This chewy treat has been a household favourite for generations, bringing back nostalgic childhood memories with every bite. Taste and Texture Aam Papad has a unique balance …
Gujiya is a sweet dumpling make with all purpose flour or semolina or wheat flour with khova, coconut and mixed nuts stuffing. I learnt this recipe from one of my North Indian friends. It was for one holi she made it and I went to observe her making it. This recipe is time consuming but …
Carrot Halwa, or Gajar ka Halwa, is a popular Indian dessert made from carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee, often infused with cardamom and garnished with nuts. Traditionally slow-cooked to perfection, it’s rich, aromatic, and full of vibrant flavors. Using a pressure cooker offers a quicker alternative, without compromising on taste, even if you choose to …
Thiruvathirai Kali is made on Thiruvathirai, a hindu festival celebrated in Kerala and tamilnadu in the month of Dhanu or Margazhi( mid Dec- mid June). Aardhra dharisanam in Tamilnadu corresponds with thiruvathirai in Kerala. Both are related to Lord Shiva. On this day we make thiruvathirai Kali and a side dish for it. The sweet …
Boondhi ladoo is one of the famous traditional sweets made on various occasions like wedding, baby shower and also during festrivals like Diwali. This sweet is very close to my heart and there is a reason behind it. This is one particular sweet which we make together for Diwali. We make around 150 ladoos to …
Boost barfi is a soft fudge that can be made easily without much strain. I have heard a lot about bournvita cake or chocolate cake. I wanted to try with boost and made this fudge. It is made with minimum ingredients like maida / all purpose flour, sugar and boost. Without much write up we …
Mysorepak is a traditionalclassic sweet that originated from the Royal kitchen of Mysore palace. This aromatic and delicious sweet is made with besan, sugar and ghee. The traditional recipe is light, crunchy, not hard, edges with crumbs, porous cube and a delicious aroma. The original one calls for oil also whereas the soft variation of …
