Chena Murki is a delicious and vastly underrated Bengali sweet that if often overlooked for Rasgulla, its more syrupy cousin.
This super easy to make dessert is also super low potassium making it perfect for a renal diet.
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Basbousa: Middle-Eastern Semolina Cake (Eggless Rava Cake)
Basbousa is an Eggless Semolina Cake (Rava Cake) from Egypt.
What makes this cake special is that it is soaked in a Lemony Sugar Syrup to make it simply delicious!
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Chimmili | Nuvvula Undalu: 2-ingredient Andhra Sesame & Jaggery Laddus
Chimmili (also called Nuvvula Undalu) are Sesame and Jaggery Laddus made in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
These are a must for Nagula Chavithi, our equivalent of Nag Panchami, which is celebrated on the fourth day after Diwali Amavasya. This year the date in November 18, 2020.
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Traditional Punjabi Aate ki Pinni | Atta Pinni | Atte ki Pinni
Aate ki Pinni is a traditional Punjabi delicacy made with wheat flour, dry fruits and ghee.
Atta Pinni nourishes and warms the body in the severe cold of North India.
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Sheer Khurma: Dates and Vermicelli Milk Pudding for Eid
I always look forward to Sheer Khurma on Eid. I absolutely love this mellow Milk Pudding made with dates and vermicelli.
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Armenian Nutmeg Cake
I am happy I made this Armenian Nutmeg Cake as it was a revelation on so many levels.
First, the nutmeg (jaiphal) in this cake made it so aromatic and rich in flavour. Then the three layers—a crisp, biscuit-y base, moist cake layer, and crunchy walnut layer—make it an absolute delight.
You will surprise anyone you serve this cake to.
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Kasi Halwa: Ash Gourd, Budida Gummadikaya or Poosanikai Halwa
Kasi Halwa (Halwa made with Boodida Gummidikaya, Poosinikai, Ash Gourd or White Pumpkin)
This is a simple and delicious dessert that you can make in a jiffy.
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Gur aur Suji ka Halwa | Gulacha Sheera | Rava Jaggery Kesari
Called Gulacha Sheera in Marathi and Gur aur Suji ka Halwa in Hindi, this is the traditional rava sheera in which sugar has been replaced with jaggery.
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Mango Bhapa Doi | Bengali Aam Doi | Steamed Yogurt with Mango
Mango Bhapa Doi is a super simple Bengali dessert that can best described as mango flavoured steamed yogurt.
Also called Aam Doi, this dessert can rival any Mango Cheesecake while being light on the palate and stomach.
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Nolen Gurer Payesh | Bengali Rice & Milk Pudding with Date Palm Jaggery
Nolen Gurer Payesh is the iconic Bengali rice and milk that is sweetened with Date Palm Jaggery.
I absolutely loved the aroma, colour and flavour that the date palm jaggery imparted this kheer.