Sweet Sevaiyaan (Jaggery)
Sweet Sevaiyaan is a quick dessert with Sev and Jaggery, a little different variation that the typical milk based recipes. Sweet Sevaiyaan is a quick dessert that’s easy to make and versatile as it can be served for a simple weeknight dessert as well as a fancy dinner! Typically Sev is most commonly made with […]
Crispy Sweet Kaimati
Kaimati, crispy crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, coated in a sweet saffron syrup. Kaimati is a popular dessert made on the East Coast of Africa in Muslim households especially during Ramadan. Kaimati is a take on the Arabic dish Luqaimat. Small donut holes like balls are perfectly crispy on the outside […]
Malindi Halwa (Like Karachi or Bombay)
A bite of the sweet Malindi Halwa with a sip of strong Kahawa (cofee); a perfect dessert that reminds me of vacationing in Malindi! Similar to Omani, Karachi or Bombay Halwa, it is loaded with almonds, flavored with cardamom, with a deep orangish red Saffron color. If you are from East Africa, you know THE […]
Lauki Halwa (Dudhi, Bottle Gourd)
Lauki, Dudhi or Bottle Gourd Halwa is a dessert cooked in milk, flavored with ghee, cardamom and rose then topped with nuts; it turns into a delicious halwa dessert everyone will love! Lauki Halwa is a well known dessert in the Indian Subcontinent. Lauki is also known as dudhi, calabash, or Bottle Gourd. It grows like […]
Banana Halwa
Banana Halwa is a perfect recipe to use up overripe bananas and turn it into a yummy dessert with just a few ingredients. Banana Halwa is a sweet dessert popular in South India. It is an yummy way to use up overripen bananas. This is soft smooth halwa with bits of almonds throughout. In some […]
Besan Ladoo
Special Besan Ladoos, quintessential for weddings and celebrations. Sweet, rich and simply irresistible! Ladoos are a typical Indian dessert found throughout the Indian Subcontinent popular during celebrations and special occasions. From large baseball size ones to smaller bite size individual servings, they are shaped into circular balls. Ladoo’s can be made in with various ingredients […]
Cool & Creamy Mango Kulfi
No cooking required, simply mix together 5 ingredients and freeze for a cool and creamy Mango Kulfi, a yummy Indian style Ice cream! Kulfi is a popular dessert found in the Indian subcontinent, it is an Indian style ice cream. A creamy Kulfi is a delicious cool treat especially in the hot summer. Kulfi can […]
Seviyaan Ladoo
Seviyaan Ladoo is a unique crunchy yet soft rich dessert, perfect for celebrations. Tired of the same old, try something different. Sev (Seviyaan/Semiyaan) ladoo is a unique innovation using thin Vermicelli (pasta). Most often seviyaan is made with milk like Sev Khurma especially popular for Eid celebrations. This is a twist which still incorporate the […]
Saffron or Mango flavored Seviyaan, Sweet Vermicelli 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
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 […]