Besan Ladoo, also known as Besan Ke Laddu, is a popular North Indian sweet made with gram flour (besan), ghee, powdered sugar, cardamom, raisins and chopped nuts. The besan is roasted slowly, first on its own and then with ghee, until aromatic. Sugar is added later, and the mixture is shaped into round ladoos with...

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Gajar Ka Halwa, also called Carrot Halwa or Gajrela in Punjabi, is a classic Indian dessert made by simmering freshly grated carrots in milk, sweetened with sugar, and enriched with ghee. It is especially popular during winters and festivals, loved for its soft, juicy texture. Whether you follow the traditional stovetop method or use shortcuts...

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Perfect Kaju Katli or Kaju Barfi is a traditional Indian cashew fudge candy that’s terrifically smooth, thin, and melts in your mouth. This lovely treat includes a hint of rose but is completely customizable with your favorite flavors. And while it’s not the easiest recipe to make from scratch, I promise it’s worth every bit...

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Rasgulla is a popular Bengali sweet, also known as rosogolla. It is made by curdling milk to prepare chenna, which is then shaped into smooth balls and cooked in sugar syrup. The result is soft and spongy dumplings that soak up the syrup well. This rasgulla recipe will guide you in making light and spongy...

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Moong Dal Halwa is a popular Rajasthani and North Indian sweet made with soaked and ground moong dal, ghee, milk, sugar and nuts. This rich halwa is slow-cooked until aromatic and slightly grainy in texture. It is traditionally prepared during winters as it is considered warming and nourishing. The taste is rich and nutty, with...

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Make one of the most popular Indian sweet, Gulab Jamun! My step-by-step photo guide will help you to make these Indian treat perfectly every single time. I share the traditional method of making Gulab Jamun with Khoya (milk solids) which yields soft, rich and juicy jamuns. If you are out of Khoya, check my recipe...

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Rice Kheer is a traditional North Indian dessert made by slow-cooking basmati rice in milk, sweetened with sugar, and infused with cardamom, saffron, and nuts, resulting in a creamy, aromatic, and indulgent pudding often enjoyed during festivals and celebrations. This particular creamy version is my family’s heirloom recipe which you will love for its deliciousness....

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Modak is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet prepared especially during Ganesh Chaturthi as an offering to Bhagwan Ganesha. The classic version, known as Ukadiche Modak, is made with a soft steamed rice flour dough and a sweet coconut-jaggery filling flavored with cardamom and nutmeg. These dumplings are offered as prasad and are considered Bhagwan Ganesha’s favorite...

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Puran Poli is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet flatbread stuffed with a sweet chana dal and jaggery filling. It is commonly prepared during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Holi. The dough is rolled with the filling inside and roasted on a hot tawa with ghee until golden and soft. Puran Poli is typically served warm as a festive meal or...

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The most classic halwa preparation across the Indian subcontinent is Suji Ka Halwa – made with fine semolina (suji/rava), sugar, ghee, nuts, and flavored with cardamom powder. While this is the delicious North Indian version, in Maharashtra it’s known as Sheera. This easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is a family heirloom...

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Motichur Laddu, also known as Motichoor Ladoo, is a popular North Indian sweet made with tiny fried gram flour pearls called boondi that are mixed with sugar syrup and shaped into ladoos. The boondi is prepared from a gram flour batter and flavored with cardamom, nuts or seeds. These ladoos have a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture...

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Kesari Recipe is a popular South Indian sweet made with rava (semolina or cream of wheat), sugar, ghee, saffron, nuts and raisins. Also known as Rava Kesari, it has a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture and is often prepared during festivals, poojas and special occasions. This easy recipe shares step-by-step photos and video to help you make...

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Kalakand is a traditional Indian sweet prepared with whole milk and sugar. This quick version uses sweetened condensed milk and fresh paneer to reduce the cooking time. The mixture is cooked until thick, then set and cut into soft squares. Kalakand is naturally gluten-free and is often prepared for festivals and special occasions. About This...

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