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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Khus Khus Halwa | Gasagasala Halwa | Post ka Halwa
Poppy seeds or Khus Khus (also called gasagasalu in Telugu) are known for their somnolent or sleep inducing properties. So, last week when my father was unwell and not sleeping to well, I made this Khus Khus Halwa for him. As a bonus, since he likes sweets, it also made him happy to eat it....
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Asoka Halwa | Thiruvaiyaru Halwa | South-Indian Moong Dal Halwa – Diwali Recipe
Asoka Halwa is South-Indian Style Moong Dal Halwa from from the Tanjavur (Tanjore) district of Tamil Nadu. Locally, it is also known as Thiruvaiyaru Halwa after the city where it originated. Making Asoka Halwa is similar to making the North Indian Moong Dal Halwa except that it uses a bit of wheat flour to hasten the...
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Decadent Dudhi Halwa | Lauki Halwa with Mawa
Dudhi Halwa | Lauki Halwa is super easy to make and depending on the mood can be made simple or decadent. Either way it is very delicious and quite popular. With Diwali being just round the corner, I decided to make a fully loaded version of this delicious Halwa and am quite pleased with the results. I...
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Belgavi Kunda – Recipe by Swapneel Prabhu
When I made Dharwad Peda last year, I had written about how that sweet and Belgavi Kunda are dear to me from my childhood. Both these sweets were a once-in-a-year treat when Dixit Uncle (Amma’s colleague and a dear family friend) went on his annual vacation to Belgaum. We do get a version of Dharwad Peda...
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Mango Sheera | Amba Sheera
As I write this recipe for Mango Sheera, I am smiling. Till recently, Sheera was very sacred and the only versions I would accept are plain Sheera, Rava Kesari and Sapata or Banana Sheera as made for Satyanarayana Pooja. However, having started this blog I am exploring other variations like Apple Cinnamon Sheera, Coconut Sheera with Candied Lemon...
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Badam Halwa or Almond Halwa – Ugadi Special Recipe
Ugadi or the Telugu New Year is on April 8, 2016. Also celebrated in Karnataka and in Maharashtra as Gudi Padwa. It is both a time of piety and gaiety. We start the day with prayer and Ugadi Pachadi and then celebrate the a time for family and friends. As with all festivities food plays a very...
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Sheera or Suji ka Halwa
Sheera or Suji ka Halwa is a very popular halwa across India. Made with Semolina (aka Rava or Sooji), this dessert is very very easy to make and gets done in under 30 minutes. You can make it as a simple dessert or then make variations such as Rava Kesari, Pineapple Kesari or Pineapple Sheera, or Banana Sheera or...
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Rajgira Halwa or Sheera Without Milk (Amaranth Flour Halva) – Navratri Vrat Recipe
Last week I had posted the recipe for Shinghare ke Atte ka Halwa by Heena Jhanglani. This week I happened to taste Rajgira Halwa made by Mrs. Jhanglani. While that version used milk, I made another version yesterday that uses water instead of milk. Rajgira or Amaranth Flour is one of the many ingredients that are acceptable for the...
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Singhare ke Atta ka Halwa (Halva with Water Chestnut Flour) – Navratri Vrat Recipe – Guest Post by Heena Jhanglani
Shinghare ke Atta ka Halwa (Halva with Water Chestnut Flour) - Navratri Vrat Recipe - Guest Post by Heena Jhanglani
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