Niranjana's yummy yummy recipes
Jangri, a beloved South Indian dessert, is made with urad dal (black gram) and features intricate loops, fried to perfection and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup. This vibrant, orange-coloured sweet has been cherished across generations and adds sweetness to festivals like Diwali. For me, Jangri holds a special place as a childhood favourite. When …
Badusha, also known as Balushahi in some regions, is a beloved traditional Indian sweet that is a staple during festive occasions, especially Diwali. This exquisite dessert is crafted mainly from maida (all-purpose flour), which is deep-fried in ghee or oil and then immersed in a delectable sugar syrup. Reminiscent of a glazed doughnut, Badusha/Balushahi sets …
Nel Pori is a traditional South Indian sweet, primarily made with puffed paddy (nel pori) and jaggery. This crispy and light snack is a key part of festive celebrations, especially during Karthigai Deepam, a Tamil festival where it holds a symbolic role in religious offerings. With its unique blend of flavours and textures, Nel Pori …
tAval Pori is a traditional South Indian snack made from puffed beaten rice (aval/poha) and jaggery, often prepared during the Karthigai Deepam festival. Known for its crispy texture and light sweetness, this delicacy is simple to make and holds a special place in Tamil households. Aval Pori’s airy nature and the combination of earthy jaggery …
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 …
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 …
Seven cup cake is one of the easiest burfi/cake varieties that requires very less time to make. I learnt this sweet from my mom. She makes this sweet in two ways- one in this method and the other using khova. This sweet is always special to me because this is the first recipe I posted …
