Carrot Kheer

This is carrot kheer, a creamy Indian milk dessert and sunshine in a bowl. Grated carrots and basmati rice are cooked in full fat milk then sweetened with sugar. Easy to make in less than 30 minutes. Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published 26 January 2013. I’ve added new images and content. Kheer comes in so many varieties – most common in our house is rice kheer but for special occasions, shahi paneer kheer and garvanu (Gujarati semolina kheer) also make an appearance....

January 18, 2026 · 8 min · 1529 words · Leisa Schwerdtfeger

Farsi Puri Recipe (gujarati Snack For Diwali)

Farsi Puri is a traditional Diwali savoury snack recipe from Gujarati cuisine that is crispy and flaky. This traditional Gujarati snack is made with 5 ingredients such as plain flour, semolina and basic spices. It is the perfect and tasty teatime exclusive snack that melts-in-your-mouth with a hot cup of tea. Crispy Gujarati Farsi Puri (Crispy and Flaky) Farsi puri recipe – crispy flaky Gujarati snack recipe made with plain flour served during Diwali in almost all Indian homes....

January 18, 2026 · 17 min · 3432 words · Iris Kleck

Fresh Watermelon Mint Mojito Salad

FRESH WATERMELON MINT MOJITO SALAD 🥗 This summery salad is ✓Suitable for Vegans ✓Gluten-free and nut-free ✓Perfect for al fresco dining ✓Only 4 ingredients ✓ No cooking required, easy and quick We also love our Watermelon Carpaccio Salad with Tahini and Watermelon Mocktail 🍉 Ingredients: Watermelon – fresh, redder and sweeter the better Sugar – regular white Mint – fresh Lime juice – fresh or bottled Seasoning – salt and pepper...

January 18, 2026 · 7 min · 1423 words · Dennis Crowder

Harry Potter Butterbeer Recipe

This non alcoholic homemade Butterbeer recipe tastes just like the famous drink from Universal Studios. It’s sweet butterscotch flavour will immerse you in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Perfect for your next Harry Potter-themed party with these Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties . Note – This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images and content, but the recipe remains the same. First time published in February 17th, 2013....

January 18, 2026 · 6 min · 1111 words · Mabel Alvarez

Mambazha Pulissery

Mambazha Pulissery Kerala Style | How to make Mambazha Pulissery, this utterly delicious an authentic Kerala style ripe Mango Curry is prepared using ripe mangoes, fresh coconut and yogurt and topped with an aromatic tempering. This not so powerful curry dish is mildly spiced, sweet and tangy that pairs so well with steamy rice. Basically, this curry can be done in a few tics, the first step is to cook ripe mango pieces with basic spices and water, then simmered in coconut and yogurt gravy and lastly topped with aromatic tempering....

January 18, 2026 · 6 min · 1155 words · Irene Gallardo

Methi Corn Bhajiya (indian Sweetcorn Fritters)

These flavourful and spicy Methi Corn Bhajiya (deep-fried fenugreek and corn fritters) are totally scrumptious! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and bursting with flavour. They perfect served at tea time or with green chutney and tomato ketchup too as an appetizer for any party or get together. A couple of weeks ago, in the market, I spotted piles of very fresh bright green corn on the cobs so I had no choice but to buy some!...

January 18, 2026 · 8 min · 1526 words · Ronald Griffith

Piyush Drink Recipe

What is the difference between Piyush drink and Lassi At first glance, Piyush and Lassi seem to be the exact same drink. However, Piyush is a rich creamy drink made from shrikhand and is thicker and sweeter than lassi. It is from the area of Gujarat and Maharashtra Sweet Lassi is a Punjabi speciality and is made purely from yogurt, sugar and milk. It is often served with white butter on the top....

January 18, 2026 · 8 min · 1653 words · Tina Orellana

Porbandar Style Masala Khajli / Khajali

Porbandar Style Masala Khajali is a mildly spiced, deep-fried biscuits, have a bite of this Khajali and see how it crumbles into thin flakes and melts in your mouth. It is light, fluffy and a traditional Gujarati snack which is irresistible and tastes best with hot beverages. Porbandar is famous not only as of the birthplace of ‘The father of the Nation’ Mahatma Gandhi, but also it is famous for the delicious and irresistible Khajali....

January 18, 2026 · 4 min · 850 words · Christina Forde

Punjabi Saag Paneer

When you make this classic and homely Punjabi Saag Paneer -Spinach and Indian Cottage Cheese Curry, surely you’re going to forget any restaurant style Saag Paneer or Palak Paneer, trust me because exactly that happened in my home. This absolutely delicious and finger licking Saag Paneer is prepared with truckloads of fresh mature spinach (palak), fresh homemade Indian cottage cheese (paneer) and a few basic spices and clarified butter (ghee). You can enjoy this North Indian homely and traditional Saag Paneer with roti, phulka or crispy ajwain paratha ....

January 18, 2026 · 7 min · 1356 words · Ian Scelzo

Rajma Recipe (punjabi Rajma Masala)

This Homemade Punjabi Rajma Masala has an irresistible melt in the mouth texture. Rajma curry is made from red kidney beans, onion, garlic, tomato and aromatic spices. Often served with rice, lovingly known known as rajma chawal, this is a comforting and authentic dish. What is Rajma and Punjabi Rajma Masala? Cooking the red kidney beans Rajma Recipe Ingredients Homemade Rajma Masala Powder Serving Suggestions FAQs Other Red Kidney Bean Recipes Typical Punjabi dishes like Chana Masala , Dal Makhani , Saag Paneer, Dal Fry and Aloo Gobi are much loved and enjoyed in our family....

January 18, 2026 · 16 min · 3387 words · Samantha Stinson

Saffron Milk (kesar Milk)

This Saffron Milk Recipe, also known as Kesar Doodh, is a sweet drink made with saffron infused milk. Indian Kesar Milk is made with 4 simple ingredients and takes just 15 minutes to make. I make a big batch and keep it in the fridge. Saffron Milk is a refreshing drink from India made by infusing milk with saffron (kesar) and sweetening with sugar. It can be served hot or cold....

January 18, 2026 · 9 min · 1726 words · Rene Jones

Soft Til Chikki (sesame Chikki)

My family recipe of Til Chikki is made within 15 minutes. Just 3 ingredients – roasted sesame seeds, melted jaggery and ghee and special techniques make a soft sesame chikki that melts in the mouth. This Indian sweet is popular during the Indian harvest festivals (Makarsankranti and Lohri). Note – This recipe has been updated from the archives – first published 25th Feb 2012. I’ve added new images and helpful content, the recipe remains the same....

January 18, 2026 · 10 min · 2016 words · Nikki Sperdute

Sweet Thor

Meetha Satta or Sweet Thor is an authentic Gujarati sweet. It is simply made by dipping a flaky, buttery pastry made with flour and ghee into a sugar glaze. This glaze hardens into a thick white crust and the two textures are phenomenal together. Thor, also known as Devta Saata is most often served during Diwali or served to Lord Krishna during the Hindu New Year. It is often the simplest recipes are the most fantastic and it is definitely true of this Gujarati Thor....

January 18, 2026 · 8 min · 1647 words · Cecelia Piller

Triangle Ajwain Paratha

These shallow-fried wholewheat Punjabi-style Ajwain Paratha are crispy and flaky, making perfect for dipping into Indian curries or these side dishes for paratha . Parathas are an Indian style flatbread and are hugely popular in North India. They are prepared with wholewheat flour and roasted on a skillet with oil or ghee until you get light golden spots on both sides. Plain paratha without any spices or vegetable pair well with spicy curries such as Matar Paneer or Chana Masala...

January 18, 2026 · 11 min · 2133 words · Jonell Pierce

Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash (oven Baked)

This Festive Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash is baked in the oven to perfection. A whole butternut squash is filled flavourful green lentils, cranberries, nuts and seeds. Make it the centrepiece for your Thanksgiving, Christmas table or any roast dinner. It is vegan and gluten-free. Look no further than this showstopping Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash which is sure to impress your guests. It is finished with a scattered of bejeweled pomegranate arils, making it the crown of your festive dinner....

January 18, 2026 · 9 min · 1890 words · George Kent

70+ Side Dishes For Paratha (what To Eat With Paratha)

If you’re preparing piping hot parathas, you’re probably what to eat with paratha ! These are the best vegetarian Indian side dishes for paratha ranging from simple dips to delicious veg side dishes. What to serve with paratha for breakfast Vegetable Curries Paneer Curries Dal / Lentils / Beans Drinks Sweet dishes Pickles / Chutneys / Sauce / Raita Jam / Ghee FAQs Paratha are pan-fried unleavened Indian and Pakistani flatbreads usually made with whole wheat flour but can be made with plain flour....

January 17, 2026 · 11 min · 2264 words · Joyce Carter

Avocado Gelato

How to make Avocado Gelato | Avocado Gelato is a perfect summer dessert and treat that is bursting with flavours of avocado. It is eggless, rich and deliciously ultra-smooth. It is so easy to make, with minimal ingredients. Well, you might want to call it AVOLATO! This year we are facing HOTTEST summer ever, and I’m telling you this heat is ridiculous. For any Brits, 30C on holiday is amazing, 30C in UK is unbearable, us British we’re not built for this weather....

January 17, 2026 · 6 min · 1143 words · Marina Anderson

Caramel Fada Lapsi

A western makeover was given to our authentic and humble Gujarati sweet dish Fada Lapsi or Fada ni Lapsi with caramel instead of jaggery or sugar. A perfect dessert to enjoy with a traditional and spicy Indian meal. More Lapsi Recipes – Fada Lapsi | Rajwadi Kansar Lapsi In most of the Gujarati households, the utmost importance is given to Lapsi and considered as an auspicious dish that is mostly prepared with broken wheat or coarse wheat flour....

January 17, 2026 · 7 min · 1298 words · Alexandria Fant

Chocolate Mousse Without Egg (3 Ingredients)

This easy chocolate mousse recipe without eggs is made from just 3 ingredients and has a prep time of 15 minutes ! With a rich chocolate flavour , this is one of the best chocolate mousse recipes out there! Why you should make this Milk Chocolate Mousse 3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Ingredients Variations Eggless Chocolate Mousse Recipe Storage Serving Suggestions FAQS Other Eggless Dessert Recipes Mousse translates from French to “foam....

January 17, 2026 · 19 min · 3994 words · Ronald Hodges

Easy Sheer Khurma Recipe

1 MINUTE INSTANT POT SHEER KHURMA Note – This is not the traditional method of making Sheer Khurma. This is the quick (and modern) version of making Sheer Khurma so that your precious pots, pans, and hob space can be used to make more dishes! This Instant pot version, can be prepared in just a few minutes and you have a decadent Seviyan kheer in a moment. So prepare this dessert without any worry of stirring or spilling....

January 17, 2026 · 16 min · 3222 words · Micheal Sewell