Dear friends,              Today I am here to share a healthy laddu recipe,' Gond(edible gum)ki laddu.' In India, this laddu is specially made for those women who breastfeed their newborn babies. Because this laddu helps to strengthen their body. In the winter season, this laddu also helps to inhibit our body from seasonal viruses and keep our body warm. This laddu also includes magnesium, protein, calcium helps to prevent joint pain, back pain. This laddu contains a lot of fiber and good fats. It helps to improve our body's immunity level. The presence of jaggery in laddu helps to increase our body stamina. I hope this is a piece of helpful information for you, my friends. Those who live in the cold region can follow the recipe and have this tasty laddu to maintain their good health. Especially new moms. So, let's start making 'gond ki laddu.' Ingredients:- Edible gum(gond)- 125g(use Acacia gum). Jaggery-1-1/2cup(grated). Dried coconut-125...

  image: Puli pithe with chushi Dear friends,                    Today I will share with you a recipe which is now almost a lost recipe. "Puli pithe with Chushi". When I was a kid, I saw my grandmother and my mother prepared "Chushi" couple of days before making this particular pithe. This helps Chushi to last long. Now when I sit to write the recipe the picture of my grandmother and my mother's visible infront of my eyes." Time and tide waits for none". Often I think if I could invent a time machine then definitely went back to the past so that I can see my mother once again. Anyway maybe this could make you all feel bored, let's go back to the topic of recipe. Actually 'Chushi' is look like a big rice grain. During " Poush Sankranti" when palm jaggery is also available we Bengalis are prepared varieties of "Pithas", though now a days maximum people bought it from sweet shop. "Puli" is maybe you can find out b...

  Dear friends,     How are you all? Hope you all are fine!  Today I am here to represent a traditional pancake like recipe. Before that would like to share with you few information related to this dish. This is a popular Bengali dessert. During mid- January, Poush month of the Bengali calendar ends. That day called the "Poush Sankranti". Considered to be a holy day so it is celebrated by most Hindus in India. As it is a celebration of new harvest, foods which have rice in it becomes the center point. This ritual is very prevalent in the Bangladeshi community too. Ingredients:- For outer part:- 1. All purpose flour- 1 cup. 2. Semolina- 1/2 cup. 3. Rice flour- 1/2 cup. 4. Milk- 2 cups. 5. Plam jaggery (nolen gur)- 4tbsp. 6. Ghee(clarified butter)- 3tbsp. For filling:- 1. Coconut- 3cups. 2. Khoya kheer(Mawa)- 1/2 cup.(grated). 3. Date jaggery- 3/4 cup(grated). 4. Green cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp. Preparation Method:- For the outer- Step 1-  First, add rice flour in ...

  Hello friends,       As you know I belong from Kolkata(India). This is the festival month in India. On 21st October it was a Lakshmi puja. Before sharing the recipe would like to share with you few information about goddess Lakshmi.  Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth, good fortune,youth and beauty. She is the wife of the great God Vishnu and the pair is often worshipped in barouche as Lakshmi-Narayan. Just as her husband has many avatars when he descends to earth so too lakshmi takes different forms:- Like-Sita:- wife of Lord Rama,Dharani:- wife of parashuram,Queen Rukmini wife of Krishna and Padma:- wife of Hari.     In the Mahabharata, Lakshmi was born from the Stirring of the ancient milky ocean by the Gods and demons. Following the intervention of Brahma and Vishnu, Lakshmi miraculously appeared from this sea of clarified butter clothed all in white and radiating youth and beauty. For this reason the goddess is sometimes called "Ksirabdhitan...

  Hello readers,      Today I will share with you a famous dessert recipe of America"Brownie". Before that want to share the story behind the dessert. "Bertha Palmer", the wife of Palmer hotel owner "Potter Palmer, was president of the ladies board for managers for exposition. When organizers of the event asked her to create a dessert especially for the boxed lunches at the women's pavilion, palmer went her hotels pastry chefs and gave them the task of creating a dessert that was easier to eat than a piece of pie and smaller than a layer cake that could easily be served in boxed lunches. The result was brownie. Ingredients:- 1. White sugar- 1cup. 2. Large eggs- 2. 3. Espresso powder- 1/2 tbsp. 4. Unsalted butter- 1/2 cup. 5. Vanilla extract- 1tsp. 6. All purpose flour- 1/2 cup. 7. Kosher salt- 1/4tsp. 8. Baking powder- 1/4tsp. 9. Walnuts- 1cup(coarsely chopped). 10. Unsweetened cocoa powder- 1/3cup. For Frosting:- 1. Butter- 3tbsp(soften). 2. Unsweetened co...

  Hello friends,       Today I am going to share the preperation process of "Nolen Gurer Payesh". This is a famous dessert of West Bengal, specially made in winter season. Before sharing the recipe would like share the story behind the dessert 'Payesh'. There are two famous stories behind the dish.      The first one is that a unique rice payasam is believed to have originated around 2000 years ago,in the temple town of 'Puri' in "Odisha". The 'Goyinda Godi" is a sweet dish(another name of payesh), associated with the famous "Konarak Temple" here. It is believed that this dessert played a vital role in explaining an important engineering feature while building the foundation of the temple.      The foundation, which was supposed to be built above the anchoring spot in the ocean, couldn't be constructed,despite trying hard. Finally,the chief engineer's son discovered that the foundation could be built if a bridge is construc...

  Hello readers,      Today I came to share with you a famous dessert recipe "Rasmalai".It is believed to have originated somewhere in eastern India. Presumably in the Odisha and Bengal region. Ingredients:- 1. Full fat milk- 5 cups. 2. Fresh cream-1 cup. 3. Lemon juice or vinegar- 5 tbsp(mix with 3tbsp water). 4. Baking powder- A pinch. For sugar syrup:- 1. Sugar-1-1/2 cup. 2. Water- 4cup. 3. Cardamom powder-1/2 tsp. 4. Rose water- 1/2tsp. For Malai:- 1. Full fat milk- 4cups. 2. Saffron- 8-10 strands. 3. Sugar- 3-4tbsp. 4. Pistachios- 3tbsp(crushed). Preparation Method:- For Malai- Step 1- Place a sauce pan on medium flame. Pour 5cups of milk and boil. Once milk start boiling add saffron and sugar. Reduce the flame and stir occasionally. Step 2- When a layer of cream forms,just move it aside. Boil milk until thickens and reduces to half quantity. Set aside to cool. Step 3- Keep half portion of malai in the fridge and remaining warm. For cottage cheese:- Step 1- Pour...

  Hello readers,        Today I will share with you a famous dessert recipe of France " Chocolate Souffle.This is a French word that literally means"To blow up"or "Puff-up". "Souffle" is attributed to French master cook 'Vincent La Chapelle',in early 18th century. February 28th is 'National Chocolate Souffle day'. Did you know friends The Guinness Book record souffle in the 'Palestinian' town of 'Nablus' weighed 3.891 pounds,and was 243 feet long before it was consumed in10 minutes.😃 Ingredients:- 1. Melted butter- 1/2 cup.(unsalted) 2. Granulated sugar- 1/4 cup divided. 3. Bitter Sweet chocolate(70% dark chocolate)-1 cup(roughly chopped). 4. All purpose flour-2 tbsp. 5. Whole milk- 1/2 cup.(cold). 6. Sea salt- 1/2 tsp. 7. Egg Yolk-4(room temperature). 8. Egg white - 4(room temperature). 9. Cream of tartar- 1/2 tsp. Preparation Method:- Step 1- Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment pap...

  Hello readers,       Here I am today to present you the recipe of another famous Mughlai dessert "Shahi Tukda". Did you know friends how this dessert was invented? Let me tell you the story behind it. In 16th century when king 'Babur' and his Troupe were on one of their hunts, they stopped by river 'Nile' and the adjoining village to have some food. The ecstatic villagers called the local cook to cook a meal for the royalty. "Umm Ali" took some stale bread and with the help of some cream,milk,sugar and nuts whipped a dessert, which had the hungry guests licking their fingers. The bread pudding then travelled across Middle- East Asia and became a popular dish."Shahi Tukda" as the name suggests means 'Royal Dessert'. Hope you like the story behind the dessert! Ingredients:- 1. Full fat milk- 1.25 litres. 2. Condensed milk-100g. 3. Milk powder- 3 tbsp. 4. Mixed nuts- 1/2 cup( blanched & sliced cashews, Pistachios, almonds). 5. Nu...

  Hello readers,       Today  I came to share with you a dessert recipe which is famous not only in India but all over the world "Phirni". Despite the dearth of evidence, it is believed that 'phirni' hailed from ancient 'Persia' or ' Middle East' and it's the 'Mughals' who both invented and introduced it to India. It was found that in Persia where phirni is believed to have originated used the creamy rice pudding as the food of "Angels" and was known as " Sheer Birinj". It was first offered to"Prophet Muhammad" when he soared to 7th floor of heaven to meet GOD.      Phirni has many version. In Iran, the rich indulgence is known as 'Fereni' while Egypt and Turkey the sinful delicacy is called 'Muhallabia'. In Europe, the rice pudding was first introduced by the Romans as early as 17th century, who mainly used it to cure stomach ailments and digestion issues. In China the delicacy was called ...

  image: Lord Vishwakarma Hello readers,       Today is a very special day for all Indians. Today we all are celebrating two special ceremonies " Vishwakarma Puja " and " Mahalaya ". Everyday I share with you the food story but today would love to share with you two most interesting stories along with my dessert recipe"Bhapa Sandesh".This dessert is most famous in Bengal specially in puja occasion. So first let me tell you about " Lord Vishwakarma". "Lord Vishwakarma"  In India Vishwakarma Puja falls on 17th of September every year. This puja celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka,Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha,Uttar Pradesh and Tripura. Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated to mark the birth of "Lord Vishwakarma",who is believed to be the creator of the world and is referred to as the Divine architect. Vishwakarma, the son of "Lord Brahma", is believed to have created the Holy city of "Dwarka, Lord...

 Hello readers,       Today I'm going to share with you a famous dessert of India  satisfying the tooth of millions of Indians" Gulab Jamun". The gulab is derived from Persian word 'gol'( flower) and 'ab'( water) referring to the rose water scented syrup. The gulab jamun originated in the Mediterranean region and Persian content, bought by Persians. It was known as" Luqmat Al Qudi" and come to India at the time of Emperor "Babur" in 1526AD. Ingredients:- For sugar syrup:- 1. Sugar- 1-1/2 cups. 2. Water-1-1/2 cups. 3. Green Cardamom Powder-1/2 tsp. 4. Rose water- 1 tsp. 5. Saffron-8-10 strings. For Gulab Jamun:- 1. Khoya (Mawa)- 125g.(grated) 2. Plain all purpose flour- 1-1/2 tbsp. 3. Paneer (cottage cheese)- 100g( grated). 4. Semolina-1tbsp. 5. Baking powder-1/4 tsp. 6. Milk- 2 tbsp(add as required). 7. Vegetable oil- As required (for deep frying). 8. Saffron strings- 16-20. Preparation Method:- Sugar syrup- Step 1-  Take a saucepan add...

  Hello readers,    Today I will share with you "Butter cake " recipe. This is very famous in 'Malaysia'. So let's start! Ingredients:- 1. Cake flour- 200 gm. 2. Caster sugar- 1 cup. 3. Unsalted butter- 330 gm( soften). 4. Eggs-4 pieces. 5. Full milk or yogurt- 4 tbsp. 6. Baking powder-1 tsp. 7. Vanilla extract- 1 tsp. Preparation Method:- Step 1- Take a bowl and mixed all dry ingredients ( cake flour, salt, baking powder) set aside. Step 2- Take another bowl mix the butter and caster sugar together by creaming method with a wire whisk at high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy,light, creamy and became pale yellow. Step 3- Now add one by one egg ( whisk 1-2 minutes after adding each egg) into the butter and sugar batter. Step 4- Add dry ingredients (step-1) into the batter and mix at low speed do not over mix. Step 5- Now add vanilla extract and yogurt mix well. Step 6- Preheat the oven to 375 degree F(190 degree C). Step 7- Lightly grease the loaf pan(9×9 inch squa...

  Hello readers,        Yesterday I got to know about a food contest in" Foodies bee hive" so I thought why don't I share one of my mother's dessert recipe " Chanar payesh" " Chana" means cottage cheese, cooked in milk. So let's start! Ingredients:- 1. Full cream Milk- 1 lite.+ 500 ml. 2. Fresh cream- 1/2 cup. 3. Lemon juice- 1 tbsp( or as required). 4. Sugar - 1 cup+ 2 tbsp + 1 tsp. 5. Water- 5 cups. 6. All purpose flour- 1 tsp. 7. Milk Powder- 5 tbsp. 8. Green Cardamom- 4-5  pods. 9. Baking powder- 1/8 tsp. Preparation Method:-   Step 1- Take a heavy bottom vessel add 1 litre milk bring it to boil, once milk start boiling add 1/2 cup cream into it and stir well and boil for 5 minutes, turn off flame. Step 2- Now add lemon juice and keep stirring (if required can add more lemon juice), once milk solids gets separates from the whey strain it through strainer. Transfer the curdled milk into a bowl and Rinse well for few times. Step 3- Lined  a m...

  image credit Hello readers,        Today I'm going to share with you "Fruit Cake" recipe, did you know the ancient Egyptians buried their loved ones with fruit cakes because they believed this particular food was essential for the journey to the afterlife. Now 27th of December is known as national fruit cake day!! From 19th century fruit cake became a tradition wedding cake in 'England'. Hope you like the information!! so let's start to make fruit cake. Ingredients:- For Fruit Mixture- 1 . Unsweetened dried fruits- 160g( equal parts of peaches, apricots,pears). 2. Unsweetened black figs-80g. 3. Unsweetened dried tart cherries- 80g( chopped). 4. Dark raisins- 100g. 5. Golden raisins-100g. 6. Dried unsweetened prunes-60g( chopped). 7. Dark Rum- 90ml. For Fruit Cake:-  1. All purpose flour- 90g.( Unbleached). 2. Baking Powder- 1/4 tsp. 3. Cinnemon Powder- 1/2 tsp. 4. Ground Ginger- 1/2 tsp. 5. Ground nutmeg-1/8 tsp. 6. Kosher salt- 1/2 tsp.( Diamond crystal)...

  image credit Hello readers,     Today I will share with you my favorite "Black Forest Cake" recipe, before that would like to share the story behind the cake. Original name of this cake is 'Schwarzwalder Krisch(wassen).This cake originated in late 16th century in the black forest region(der schwarzland in German)located in the state of Baden- wattemberg, and features one of its main crop, cherries. Hope you like the information, so let's start to make " Black Forest Cake"! Ingredients: For chocolate cake- 1.All purpose flour- 150g.or 1-1/4 cups (spooned and leveled). 2. Granulated sugar- 280g or1-1/4 cups (spooned and leveled). 3. Dutch- processed cocoa powder-1/2 cup(shifted). 4. Baking powder-2 tsp (spooned and leveled). 5. Baking soda- 1 tsp. 6. Unsalted butter-56 g.(melted). 7. Salt- 1 tsp.(spooned and leveled). 8. Butter milk- 1/2cup (room temperature). 9. Large eggs- 6. 10. Pure Vanilla extract- 1 tsp. 11. Espresso Powder- 1 tsp. 12. Hot coffee-1/2 c...

  image credit Hello readers,      Today is 'Ganesh Chaturthi' so I am wishing all my readers 'Happy Ganesh Chaturthi'. For this reason I'm going to share with you a traditional Indian delicacy which is most famous for being the favorite dessert of Hindu deity Ganesha and it is always prepared as a religious offering during the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival. 'Modak' is an Indian sweet dumpling believed to have originated in the state of Maharashtra, in India. Modak is prepared in a variety of ways, however the most common variety is called "Ukadiche Modak". So let's start making famous dessert for Lord Ganesha!🙏 Ingredients: For Modak fillings:- 1. Grated coconut- 200g. 2. Grated Jaggery- 150g. 3. Dry fruits- 1/2 cup(crushed). 4. Cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp. 5. Poppy seeds- 1/2 tsp. 6. Nutmeg powder- 1/8 tsp. 7. Ghee (clarified butter)- 1 tsp. For Modak cover:- 1. Fine Rice flour- 150g. 2. Ghee (clarified butter)- 1 tsp. 3. Water- 1-1/2 cup...

image credit Hello readers,      Today I'm going to share with you an Italian dessert "Pistachio Panna Cotta". This is a traditional dessert of northern Italian region of Piedmont, "Panna cotta" in Italian means "cooked cream". One unverified source says that Panna cotta was invented by a Hungarian woman in the 'langhe' in the early 1900s. Ingredients: 1. Heavy cream- 500 ml. 2. Sugar-80 gm. 3. Milk- 100 ml. 4. Pistachio-200 gm 5. Pistachio- 1 tbs crushed. 6. Gelatin- 1 tbs ( unflavored). 7. Vanilla extract-1/2 tsp. 8. Water- 1/4 cup. Preparation Method: Step1- Take a bowl mix gelatin with 1/4 cup of room temperature water. Set aside. Step 2- Take a saucepan pour the milk  and cream into the saucepan and bring to boil in medium low flame, now add sugar, Pistachios, vanilla extract and boil again. Step 3- Remove saucepan from the gas oven now Grind to a smooth paste with the mixture and strain through a smooth strain...

image source Hello readers,            Today I will share with you a pan cake recipe, in India it's known as"Malpua". This is a very popular sweet dish in India and also in some neighboring country such as Nepal & Bangladesh, but in different form & name. A good 'Malpua' should have crispy edges and soft in centre. Ingredients: For sugar syrup:- 1. White sugar- 200 gm. 2. Water-250 ml. 3. Green cardamom- 4 pods(crushed). 4. Fresh lemon juice- 2 tsp. 5. Few saffron strands (optional). For Malpua Batter:- 1. Flour-2 cups. 2. Semolina-1 cup. 3. Dry milk powder-1-1/2 cup. 4. Grated coconut- 1 cup. 5. Fennel seeds- 2 tsp( slightly crushed). 6. Granulated sugar- 2-1/2 tbs. 7. Milk- 4 cups warm.( Can add more milk if required). 8. Ripe bananas-2 (mashed). 9. Salt-1/4tsp. 10. Baking Powder- 2 pinch of. 11. Vegetable oil- 2 cups.(for frying) 12. Ghee (clarified butter)- 1 cup.(for frying) Preparation Method: To make sugar syrup:- Place a pan on heat, add 200...