Saffron or Mango flavored Seviyaan, Sweet Vermicelli dessert

Saffron or Mango flavored Sev/Seviyaan dessert

Milky, creamy Sev/Seviyaan is a classic vermicelli dessert for dairy lovers. With this 2 in 1 recipe, you can make Saffron or Mango flavors depending on your mood! Sev or Seviyaan/Semiyaan is a classic dessert found in the Indian subcontinent popular during fasting months.  Thin Vermicelli is a type of pasta which is roasted in […]

Beetroot Halwa

Beetroot Halwa dessert

Have you ever tried beets as a dessert?  If you love beets and you love halwas, then this unique combination is for you.  A vibrant deep red Beetroot Halwa! Halwas are a common dessert in the Indian subcontinent. Made from various flours, nuts, fruits and vegetables, there are many variations.  Sooji and Carrot are probably […]

Coconut flavored Lapsi Halwa

Coconut Flavored Lapsi Halwa (cracked wheat)

Lapsi halwa flavored with coconut is a delicious filling cracked wheat (Fada or Daliya) dessert which is easy to make. Lapsi halwa is a traditional Rajasthani dessert from the Indian subcontinent.  Cracked wheat cooked in gur/Jaggery, flavored with coconut, topped with nuts is a great dessert option.  It has a deep brown color with a rich […]

Classic Gajar Halwa (Carrot dessert)

Classic Gajar Halwa, Carrot dessert

Gajar Halwa is a classic sweet dish that is quintessential in all Indian households and a commonly served for celebrations! Gajar Halwa is a classic carrot dessert from the Indian subcontinent, a favorite for all.  Carrots cooked in ghee, milk, sweetened with sugar, flavored with cardamom, saffron, and topped with nuts.  Some add Khoya (milk […]

Oats & Nut Halwa

Oat and Walnut Halwa

Oats & Nut Halwa is a treat for halwa lovers; a perfect beginner recipe with 3 simple steps and ready in 12 mins! Halwas are a favorite dessert in the Indian Subcontinent.  You can make them from flours, nuts, vegetables, fruits.  They are cooked for hours in ghee and sugar with milk and topped with […]

Orange Flavored Zarda Rice

Sweet Zarda rice, flavored with saffron and orange, sweetened with gur

Sweet rice cooked in Gur (Cane Sugar), flavored with Saffron and Orange Juice, topped with coconut and nuts. Zarda  (or Jarda, meethe chawal) is a yummy sweetened rice dish found in the Indian Subcontinent.  In this recipe, we sweeten the rice with Gur which is cane sugar; golden raisins also give it a burst of […]

Badam Barfi (Almond bars)

Badam Paak (Almond Squares)

Badam Barfi (almond bar-like dessert) is simple to make with a few key ingredients and ready in 15 mins! Badam Barfi is made from almonds and gives a great nutty protein energy kick!  This recipe is very simple and ideal for beginners. It only takes a few ingredients and dessert is ready in 15 mins.  For me, […]

Instant Avocado Pudding

Instant Avocado Pudding - 3 ingredients and ready in less than 5 mins

Instant smooth and creamy Avocado Pudding, a decadent dessert with minimal effort; no cooking, only 3 ingredients and ready in less than 5 mins! We all love avocados, but tired of the same old guacamole, in salads or avocado toast?  Typically Avocados are used in savory dishes, but have you ever considered avocados for a […]

Kesar Pista Penda

Kesar Pista Penda

Devour sweet milky rich Penda, flavored with saffron and Pistachios. Simple ingredients and ready in just 15 mins! Penda is an Indian Mithai dessert, best described as a sweet fudge.  Penda is made of a milk solid base and can be made plain or flavored with saffron, cardamom and nuts.  Sweet fudge-like dessert is commonly […]

Semi-Homemade Sweet Sutarfeni (Pheni)

Sutarfini - Semi homemade dessert in 10 mins

Semi-homemade Sutarfeni, transform store bought dry bland premade Vermicelli base into a softened sweetened dessert in 10 mins! Sutarfeni is an Indian Sweet dish that is flaky and looks like shredded strands of thin vermicelli. When you get it fresh it melts in your mouth like cotton candy.  It is made of rice or wheat […]