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Besan Laddoo (Method II)
My father-in-law loves sweets but is highly conscious about ghee and sugar. He insisted me to make Besan ke Laddoo and asked if they could be made with less ghee and sugar. This is my mother-in-law’s recipe. The original recipe calls for a 2:1:1 ratio of gram flour, ghee and sugar, but as I told [...]
Continue reading...Banarasi Rice Kheer
3. February 2011
‘Kheer’ is an Indian pudding. There are different types of kheer and the preparation differs from state to state. Kheer in north indian subcontinent is thick with lots of dry fruits. This is one such rice kheer recipe from the place called Banaras/Benaras. Ingredients: 1 1/2 liters or 8 cups of whole (100% fat) milk [...]
Continue reading...Most Popular Recipes of 2010 – Foodatarian.com
31. December 2010
As we bid adieu to the year 2010, its time to list some popular recipes of foodatarian.com , throughout the year. Here is a list of 21 such recipes; Quick Chicken Fritters Cheese Fingers Veg Cheese Croquettes Green Baby Potatoes Spanish Omelet Roasted Mushrooms with Bean sprouts Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables Pasta Marinara with Zucchini [...]
Continue reading...Sevaiyan or Sevai Kheer or Semiya
3. December 2010
My mom makes lovely sevai kheer, which I have been gorging on since my childhood. My mom-in-law also prepares delicious sevai kheer. The method is almost same with some minute difference. Today I thought of giving it a try and since none of them were actually present to guide me, I prepared Sevai Kheer with [...]
Continue reading...Doodhi Halwa (Bottlegourd Pudding)
30. November 2010
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg doodhi (bottlegourd), 250 gms khoya; crumbled, 300 gms sugar, 1/2 cup ghee, 8-10 elaichi (green cardamom) powdered, A handful of dry fruits as per your choice, Few drops of green food color (optional). Method: Peel and grate doodhi, then hold between your palms and press to drain out excess liquid. (Use [...]
Continue reading...Anjeer Burfi (Fig Fudge)
27. August 2010
Anjeer Burfi/Barfi is widely prepared and sold in Indian Sweet Stores. It has a peculiar taste. Those looking for a low calorie sweet, anjeer burfi is a perfect option to satisfy their taste buds, with some modifications to this recipe (given below the original recipe). This delicious recipe is simple and effortless to make. Give [...]
Continue reading...Crunchy Tilgul Ladoo (Makar Sankranti)
13. January 2010
Its ‘Makar Sankranti’ tommorrow. It is an auspicious day when the sun enters into the zodiac Capricon. The day is widely celebrated all over Maharashtra, parts of western, north and some parts in south India. In Maharashtra, delicacy called ’tilgul’ made out of til – white sesame seeds and gul – jaggery and people share [...]
Continue reading...Atta Laddu (Kankeche Ladoo)
9. October 2009
My family members are fond of having sweets after their meals, although a small portion. Being a working woman I cannot prepare sweets everyday. But whenever I get time, I try out few. I remember my mother used to make similar laddoos when I was a child, but this is not the exact recipe. I [...]
Continue reading...Kesari Malai Pedhas
26. August 2009
On the occasion of Ganesh Utsav, prepare these Kesari Malai Pedas as prashad! Ingredients: 250gms fresh malai paneer (cottage cheese); mashed or blended in a blender until smooth, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 tsp of saffron mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk or few drops of yellow food color, 1 tsp of rose or [...]
Continue reading...Besan Laddoo I
24. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups besan (chickpea flour), 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup ghee, 1/4 cup warm milk, A pinch of saffron (kesar), 1 tsp ground elaichi (green cardamom), A handful of chopped dry fruits. Method: Mix saffron in warm milk and keep it aside. Melt ghee in a non-stick kadhai and add flour to [...]
Continue reading...Talniche Modak – Wheat Flour Fried Modak
22. August 2009
Ingredients: For the covering - 1 3/4 cups wheat/plain flour (maida), 1/4 cup fine rava (sooji), Water as required, 1 tbsp Ghee or oil, A pinch of salt. For the stuffing - 2 cups of freshly grated coconut, 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 cup jaggery, 1/4 cup chopped dry fruits, 1 tsp ground elaichi (cardamom), [...]
Continue reading...Ukadiche Modak (Rice Modaks – A Maharashtrian Delicacy for Ganesh Chaturthi)
21. August 2009
Its Ganesh Chaturthi tommorrow! The occasion to welcome our favorite lord Ganesh, god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. While this festival is celebrated all over India, is no where as elaborate as in Maharashtra. Lord Ganesh is said to have a sweet tooth and hence plenty of sweets are prepared today to welcome him. [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Halwa
15. August 2009
This is my mom-in-law’s recipe. She prepares this on the eve of Janmashtami. Since we fast the entire day, we can eat only fruits, dry fruits and this halwa. Here is the recipe. Ingredients: 5-6 potatoes; boiled and coarsely mashed, 1/2 cup khoya, 1 cup melted ghee (homemade butter), 3/4 cup sugar or as per [...]
Continue reading...Anjeer Paak (Dry Fig Pudding)
13. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups dry figs (Anjeer), 1 tsp ground elaichi (green cardamom), 250ml milk, 4 tbsp sugar, Sliced Almonds and Pistachios Method: In a pot add milk, dry figs and sugar and cook until milk is reduced. Then add ground elaichi, mix and switch off the flame. Serve in a bowl and garnish with sliced [...]
Continue reading...Dry Fruits in Yogurt – A healthy dessert
28. May 2009
We all crave for delicious dessert. But the thought of the amount calories they have makes us feel guilty after we have them (Coz it is almost impossible to control this sin). My recipe today will bring a relief to you. This is a dessert made out of yogurt and honey. Dry fruits like apricots, [...]
Continue reading...Top 10 recipes of 2008
31. December 2008
As we bid adieu to the year 2008, we bring to you the most popular and top 10 recipes of each 2008, from various cuisines and sections. We wish you all a very happy new year! Top 10 Breakfast Recipes Spinach stuffed Pancake Roll – http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/23/spinach-stuffed-pancake-roll/ Egg Mayo Sandwich – http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/egg-mayo-sandwich/ Egg Toasties – http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/egg-toasties/ Sabudana Khichadi – http://foodatarian.com/2008/02/05/sabudana-khichadi/ Red [...]
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