Semolina is a great ingredient invented in the process of grinding wheat to a fine powder!There were stages which were characterised as those where there were mind blowing innovations.The fineness of the Indian humble Roti flour or wheat flour or Atta as it is called […]

We need desserts to brighten up dull days as well as in those times when our mind is troubled or disturbed!My doctor advised me to have a nibble at a piece of chocolate if I was feeling low or depressed.Chocolate is fine on some occasions […]

The Romantic month of February is here and the hearts,beats and declarations increase at this time!Those who have had memorable experiences on this day remember them and make it a point to remember them for life!This is also the day to promote love for humanity […]

My blog will not be complete without posting gems from such parts of India which are hardly ever mentioned.Chhattisgarh is a State located in the centre east of the country.It borders the states of Madhya Pradesh in the northwest, Maharashtra in the south west, Telangana […]

There is a new dessert which has been invented recently called the “Bark”! Bark literally means the dried up covering of a tree trunk broken into random pieces!This recipe has maybe followed that criteria only to have become famous and garnering more followers by the […]

When the new year kick starts in India,people eagerly wait for Sankranti or let us type the correct terminology – Makar Sankranti! This is celebrated all throughout India as various festivals of Makar Sankranti,Lohri,Magh Sankranti,Sakraat,Khichdi,Poush Parbon and Pongal.Common items of cooking include mung dal/lentils,freshly harvested rice […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! My first post in 2018 Rabri in North India is thickened and sweetened milk which is generally had as an accompaniment with other desserts like Jalebi,Malpua or Gulab Jamun.Milk is thickened over low heat and as the skin forms over the surface […]

Merry Christmas Folks! A couple of years ago I posted the recipe for Traditional Christmas Cake which was widely appreciated and many people tried the cake out with spectacular results – in fact some of them taking the extra step to buy Marzipan for covering […]

There is a passion to make Christmas treats in me and I went a step further by including chocolate as a prime ingredient in a cake that uses the macerated Christmas fruits as well.The Rum in the fruits mixes marvellously with the chocolate thereby giving […]

The Indian State of Odisha is popular for its temples,the beautiful Eastern Ghats,waterfalls,the lovely beaches and the great array of tasty delights!A lot of influence from West Bengal is seen in the cuisine,especially the desserts.There was the universal argument on which state invented the famous […]