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One of my friend had a baby recently and I was looking for a simple dessert to make for her.Kesari came to my mind,my mom makes it very well but I couldn't reach her by phone,so I experimented on this one and came out very good.Heres a variation of kesari with rose syrup commonly used... Continue Reading →
Cookies are one of my favorite addiction.Though they are super simple,I don't bake them for the fear of eating them all.I can usually control cravings for food and eat healthy most of the time but cookies take that away from me.Preparation time:1 hourServes:2 dozen cookiesIngredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt3/4 cup... Continue Reading →
I had my friend and roommate from Kansas city Visit me with her family last night.I had the ingredients for a custard handy and having already made custard I thought Ill add a spin to it,and who doesn't love chocolate.It turned out quite good.Preparation time:1 hourServes:8-10Ingredients:2 cup full fat milk2 oz bittersweet baking chocolate2 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Creme Brulee,also called as Burnt Creme or Trinity Creme is a french dessert made with cream and sprinkled with sugar on top and is burnt to form a caramelized layer on top.This egg based custard is a commonly served delicacy at most restaurants.Preparation time:1 hour 10 minutesServes:8Ingredients:2 cups heavy cream or full fat milk1 can... Continue Reading →
This is inspired by my trip to Hawaii,everything is served with a touch of macadamia nuts in it there!The nuts really add a crunchy texture,I've also added some chocolate chips for some additional taste.Hope you enjoy it!Preparation time:1 hoursServes:24 big muffins,48 mini muffinsIngredients:2 cups flour2 large eggs(room temperature)1 teaspoon vanilla essence1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon... Continue Reading →
Ariselu is every Andhrites favorite.It is a deep fried pancake made of rice flour cooked in jaggery syrup.This takes a little bit of patience and skill.I must say my first 3 attempts failed before I could get it right.I still have room for improvement but Im glad they turned out good.Preparation time:1 hour+additional soaking timeServes:10... Continue Reading →
Carrot halwa or Gajar Halwa is one of the most popular Indian desserts in which grated carrots are cooked in milk and ghee and made into a sweetened pudding.This is regularly served in all Indian restaurants in the US.Preparation time30 minutes Serves4 cupsServing Size1/4 cupCalories Per ServingApproximately 246 per servingDifficultyMediumIngredients:4 cups grated carrot2 cups full fat... Continue Reading →
Chandrakala/Chandra kanta or Gujiya is an Indian sweet popularly prepared around Holi in which milk fudge is stuffed in a flour casing and fried and coated with sugar syrup.This ooyee gooyee dessert is an Indian favorite. Preparation time:1 hour for stuffing,1 hour for the casing and syrupServes:36 piecesIngredients For stuffing: 1/2 gallon Milk(1 litre)1/2 cup Sugar1/4... Continue Reading →
Panna cotta is an italian dessert where cream,sugar and gelatin are combined to a mixture and is allowed to set to form a dessert.This is very simple to put together.Use your favorite moulds to form a delicious and beautiful looking dessert.You can use wine /champagne glasses and layer it with jelly to make it colorful.If... Continue Reading →
Parammannam is a rice porridge made for gods during festivals.It is popular in house warming ceremonies where the milk is allowed to boil and overflow which indicates prosperity and then rice is added and cooked.This is my dads favorite sweet and I remember my first failed attempt in my 8th grade when I added sugar... Continue Reading →
Prathima Koneru 