Category Archives: Milk & Products

Homemade Mini Rasgulla

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Pia

Rasgulla or Rasagolla is a very popular cheese based dessert dipped inside a sweet syrup originally from the Indian state of Orissa but somehow people associate it with the state of West Bengal. It is a very popular sweet dish … Continue reading →

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Kadhi, The Soul Food

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Pia

When I think of soul food or comfort food, Kadhi, Khadi or Khari immediately comes to my mind. It is often paired with Khichdi or also eaten with plain rice or roti. It is a yogurt based gravy containing besan … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Ricotta Purse

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Pia

Desserts ~ Now tell me one person who does not like it. That too easy one yet it will satisfy you on any given day. I have mentioned before that I do not like to make lengthy, tedious desserts. That’s … Continue reading →

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Fruit Custard Kheer

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Pia

Fruit Custard Kheer for this Diwali gathering Custard and Kheer – both are very popular sweet dishes in India. During auspicious days kheer is preferred over custard but as kids growing up in India anything creamy and yummy was relished. … Continue reading →

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It’s Pizza time

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Pia

Pizza – The perfect party food. Whether it is a party at a friends or at work or Chuck-e-Cheese, the food is ought to be Pizza. This is one food even kids love eating any fuss. It’s amazing to notice … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Flour, Fontina, Maida (All Purpose), Milk & Products, Mozzarella, Uncategorized, Zucchini | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments

Shahi Kheer

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Pia

Gotto a sweet tooth?, No problem. Solution ~ Shahi Kheer Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? Sweet is one of the basic tastes and gives us all the most pleasurable experience. Don’t you agree with me? One of the goodies … Continue reading →

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Paneer Shimla Mirch

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Pia

Indian Cottage Cheese with Bell Peppers ~ Paneer Shimla Mirch I know I know, it has been a long time since I posted any recipe in my blog but that’s because of me nearing my full term and can expect … Continue reading →

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Paneer Bhurji Pillows

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Pia

Paneer Bhurji Many of us know what a paneer bhurji is, isn’t it? Well, to give a brief description about it, paneer is Indian cottage cheese and paneer bhurji is a dish made out of crumbled paneer with vegetables and … Continue reading →

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Shrikhand

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Pia

Tantalizing taste & aroma ~ Shrikhand Elaichi So, I am back a little sooner than I had anticipated. So that gives me some more time to try out all my family’s favorite recipes. When it comes to spices, nothing can … Continue reading →

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Easy Tiramisu

Posted on April 21, 2008 by Pia

What can a little ladyfinger do? ~ Tiramisu Ladyfingers Have you noticed that most of my dessert recipes such as Chocolate Cups or Instant Strawberry Cheesecake or Lemon Creme Brulee or even for that matter Bengali Sandesh or Two Sweet … Continue reading →

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Mini Lunchbox Sandwich

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Pia

Kids. Who doesn’t love them? They are innocent, honest, full of energy and adorable. When I am with them, I feel how I wish were a kid again! They do not have any worries, free of any tension and all … Continue reading →

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Bengali Sandesh

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Pia

No meal is complete without mithai ~ Bengali Sandesh Fresh homemade sandesh In India, no meal is complete without mithai. Especially for the Bengali’s the meal is not over without satisfying their sweet tooth and nothing is more loved than … Continue reading →

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Besan Ki Ladoo

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Pia

Happy New Year ~ Besan Ki Ladoo Besan ki Ladoo It’s New Year for people in some parts of India. For people from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, it is called Ugadi whereas the people of Maharashtra term the same as … Continue reading →

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Instant Strawberry Cheesecake

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Pia

Fresh strawberries The deep red color and juiciness of strawberries can brighten up both the taste and aesthetics of any meal; it is no wonder they are the most popular berry fruit in the world. Strawberries not only look like … Continue reading →

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Sooji Dhokla

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Pia

Sooji Dhokla Dhokla is a fast food in India, especially in the state of Gujarat. It could be made from besan or sooji. My Mom made more of the besan version while my Mom-in-law made the sooji version and both … Continue reading →

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