Ugadi or yugadi also known as Samsar Padvo in konkani is the New year’s day according to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated in the states of Goa , Maharashtra , Karnataka , Andra Pradesh and Telangana . It is festively observed in these regions on the first day of Hindu lunisolar calendar month of…
Category: Desserts/Sweets
Chana Dal Kichidi ( Sweet Pongal )
The month of Dhanurmaas is very auspicious in traditional Hindu calendar . It usually falls from mid Dec to mid Jan . It is very important month for Vishnu devotees . In various Vishnu temple , offerings are sweet Kichidi and Dosa is made . Even at homes people make Kichidi and Dosa combination to…
Eggless Sponge Cake lime Flavoured
This vegetarian sponge cake is just what it should be perfectly spongy with the right level of sweetness , pleasing flavour of lime and melt in mouth softness , the versatile Indian lime sponge cake is the ultimate go- to dessert for vegetarians . You can store this yummy lime sponge cake in an airtight…
Eggless Plum Cake
Christmas is the season of cheers , love and ofcourse , a lot of desserts . Plum cake has been served around the time of Christmas holiday season . The plum cake is loaded with dry fruits and fruit flavour to cherish in each bite . For Christmas festival there is a dedicated cake recipe…
Ubbati ( Stuffed sweet flat bread )
Ubbati or Puran poli is a sweet flat bread stuffed with a sweet lentil filling made from husked split Bengal gram (chana dal ) and jaggery . This dish is popular in Maharashtra and also known as Holige , Obbatu , Boli in Karnataka and other parts of South India . This is made during…
Doodh Pak
Doodh Pak is a traditional dessert without this dessert no festival or feast is incomplete . This dessert is prepared with Gandakasala rice , this rice is very scented , high nutritional value , fine taste and cooking properties . This variety of rice is traditionally used in special occasions like wedding feast . Ingredients…
Gujiya ( Sweet fried pastry ) .
Gujiya is North Indian traditional sweets made during festive season . Nothing makes Holi complete without this gujiya , packed with goodness of coconut , delicious mawa and dry fruits filling . Gujiya is shaped like Cresent or half moon . The sweet filling in the gujiya recipe varies insignificantly across India and it even…
Methi Pej ( Fenugreek Gruel ) .
According to Hindu calendar Aati or Ashada is the month usually accompanied by torrential rain hence most people stay indoors . It usually falls in the months of July – August . The farmers have sawn their paddy and are taking rest . During this month most of the people fallow some strict diet that…
Gharai ( Ripe Jackfruit Payasam )
Ponsa Gharai is very popular jaggery based seasonal desert . Ponosu means jackfruit in Konkani . It is available during late summer and in around till heavy monsoon hits . Various delicacies are prepared from ripe jackfruit like Ponsa Mulik , Ponsa Muddo ( refer my previous blogs for these two recipe ) and Ponsa…
Moist Coffee Cake Eggless .
This is an absolutely delicious soft , moist cake , easy to make and goes well with a lovely cup of coffee too . To make it juicy and soft , here , I have used coffee flavored syrup . It tastes best when you cool it in fridge . I am sure , once…
Mallya's Kitchen 