Let’s make Katlu (Batrisu) – Ayurvedic lactation fudge for new mothers. If you step into a traditional Gujarati kitchen during the winter months, or right after a new baby arrives, you are instantly greeted by a very specific, deeply comforting aroma. It’s a mix of nutty, roasted flour, the caramel sweetness of melting jaggery, and …
This Pistachio Katli (also known as Pista Katli) is the ultimate upgrade to the classic Kaju Katli. If you love the buttery, melt-in-the-mouth texture of traditional cashew fudge but crave a more intense, nutty flavour, this version is the answer. Unlike standard shop-bought versions that often use cashew fillers or heavy artificial essences, this recipe …
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 …
Indian bakery-style Chewy Almond Cookies are eggless and so easy to make. Sweet almond, cardamom and nutmeg give these cookies their signature flavour. These feather-light cookies get their crispiness from a combination of semolina, butter and leavening agents. They’re a cross between the traditional Indian tea biscuit, Nankhatai and chewy, American-style cookies. The coming together …
Learn how to make Perfect Plain White Burfi with me: 9 ingredients and 30 minutes prep and cook time is all you need. This plain milk powder burfi is the Indian mithai recipe my followers request the most. I think White Burfi has such a simple charm and universal appeal. For some reason, the most …
If I close my eyes and think back to my earliest Diwali memory, I’m greeted by a seven-year old girl decked out in Radha (of Radha-Krishna fame) fancy dress. Every year, our local Hindu temple would host a Diwali event and for me, this meant dressing up in colourful satin clothes and feasting on more …
I’ve been nuts about pistachio desserts ever since my taste buds got their first fix of the gorgeously-green ice cream as a kid. That sweet fragrance of pistachios and just a hint of almond reminds me of both Indian sweet shops with their rows upon rows of Pista Halwa and cherry-topped Bakewell Tarts. It’s what …