As the summer heat crawls upon us, we all crave thirst-quenching, cooling drinks. This refreshing kiwi drink reminds Sujata of her summer childhood days in …
Kiwi Panna (Refreshing Kiwi Cardamom Cooler)
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Mango Lassi
Lassi is a traditional Indian yogurt-based drink blended with water, salt and some sugar, if you want. It can be flavored with fruits and a …
Chai Pistachio Biscotti
We love a good cup of coffee or a steaming cup of chai, especially with the cold weather and these cookies are the perfect sweet …
No-Bake Mango Pie with a Biscoff Crust
We all love traditions and try to stick to them as much as possible. However, when it comes to food, whether it’s a Thanksgiving feast …
Shrikhand/Amrakhand (Sweet Mango-Yogurt Custard)
Yogurt is a staple in most Indian households, including ours. The cooling effect of yogurt not only balances the spices in an Indian meal but …
Ukdiche Modak (Steamed Sweet Coconut Dumplings)
Ukdiche modak is a traditional Maharashtrian dish typically made in Konkan (western coast of Maharashtra, India), where rice and coconuts are grown in abundance. Ukdiche …
Chia Pudding
Due to their nutritional value, chia seeds are trending in the food industry and are commonly found in people’s pantries. We all know that smoothies …
Peas Pulao/Pilaf
The peas pulao is another family favorite Sujata’s mom made on a vegetarian day. We find it a quick fix for a busy weeknight dinner …
Gulab Jamuns
It will be challenging to find an Indian who dislikes gulab jamun, a popular Indian dessert. Gulab jamuns are sweet balls, similar to old-fashion donuts, …
Khawa Pedas/Ricotta Cheese and Milk Powder Balls
These pedas carry nostalgic memories in our minds. Sujata made these pedas for the first time on Natasha’s first birthday. We had invited about 100 …