Here’s an easy Kaju Katli recipe. My signature recipe for one of the most famous Indian sweets, Kaju Katli. This popular Indian sweet is made with cashews and has a melt-in-the-mouth fondant texture. Delicious! It’s similar to barfi, a sweet confection typically made with nuts, sugar and cardamom. Edible silver is the crowning glory. If …
This pink Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients) is one of my favourite flavours when it comes to Indian sweets! I always make barfi during festivals and for parties. Strawberry barfi is a gorgeous sweet for special occasions, such as weddings and festivals. It is also a popular gift to give to friends and family. I …
Let’s make the easiest ever Pistachio Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients!). This is a simple barfi recipe that looks as good as it tastes. The textures and flavours are so delicious and moreish. Best of all, it’s not too sweet! If you’re not familiar with barfi already, imagine a fudgy Indian milk sweet that’s popular during …
Learn how to make 15-Minute Mango Burfi (recipe and video)! This quick and simple recipe for the milky, fudgy South Asian sweet, Mango Burfi requires just a handful of ingredients and the texture is just like shop bought burfi. What does Burfi mean? The word ‘burfi’ or ‘barfi‘ in both Hindi and Urdu originates from the Persian term, ‘barfī‘, which …
Here’s how to make The Best Chocolate Samosa with a gooey, melting double chocolate ganache centre. I like to toss each golden, flaky samosa in cinnamon sugar for the most beautiful finish, reminiscent of the Spanish dessert, Churros with hot chocolate. They are the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers, with their gooey, lava-like dark and …
This perfect Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa Recipe) is a classic dessert enjoyed all over the Indian subcontinent. It’s also known as Gajrela and it often makes an appearance on wedding banquet tables! Gajar ka Halwa is particularly popular in winter, since this is when carrots are abundant in the North and North East. However, …
Perfect Besan Barfi, or Besan Burfi is a meltingly soft and creamy Indian sweet with roasted gram (chickpea) flour, sugar and nuts. Here’s an entirely foolproof recipe that delivers amazing results every time. You need just a handful of ingredients and around 30 minutes to prepare this Besan Barfi recipe. Make this sweet and nutty …
Bengali sweets will always have a special place in my heart and this Vanilla Rasmalai is my favourite kind. Much like the Gujarati enthusiasm for savoury snacks, the culture for sweet-making in West Bengal is vast. Sweets symbolise good luck and bring joy to festivals and special occasions. Rasmalai is a popular one. Here’s my …
Strawberry cheesecake lovers will adore this fresh and fruity Strawberry Cheesecake Falooda. This is a refreshing Indian rose milkshake with basil seeds, rice vermicelli, milk jelly and ice cream. My version calls for crushed biscuits and Italian mascarpone. What is Falooda? Falooda is a cooling milkshake, prepared with sweet basil seeds, vermicelli (noodles), milk jelly …