Indulge your sweet tooth in the rich and diverse world of the best Barfi recipes and finest Peda recipes . This post brings you a mouth watering roundup, from traditional favourites to creative modern twists . Explore the art of crafting these irresistible treats, perfect for celebrations, festivals, or just satisfying your sweet cravings.

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Barfi and Peda are staples during festivals, such as Diwali and Eid, and special occasions. Over the years, I’ve watched my Mum prepare countless barfi and peda, all made to perfection with her own special technique.

You can learn all of these special techniques and master Indian sweet making skills in your kitchen thanks to the handy tips that are provided in the posts below.

And, there is truly something for everyone in this collection.

You can find easy recipes (some peda are even made in the microwave!) and even a recipe for no sugar peda as well to cater for all guests.

See my collection of Indian Fusion Desserts for modern dessert ideas that are sure to impress!

These Indian Milk Sweets/Desserts or Easy Indian Desserts for Dinner Parties walk you through an extensive list of the best Indian mithai.

For Diwali inspiration see these 150 + Diwali Sweets and Snacks or curate your own Diwali Dinner Menu for family and friends.

Barfi Recipes (Burfi Recipes)

Barfi, or Burfi, is an Indian version of milky fudge, that is prepared with milk solids, sugar and flavoured with warm and sweet spices such as cardamom, saffron, garnished with slivered nuts or edible silver foil.

The result is a sweet, dense, and often creamy dessert with a delightful texture and a wide range of flavors to cater to different preferences.

Barfi is a cherished sweet that is commonly served at festivals, celebrations, and as a treat during special occasions in Indian cuisine.

Eight barfi pieces on a silver tray garnished with pistachio nuts and rose petals - 2 Dodha barfi pieces on a metal tray. - 3 vanilla caramel and chocolate barfi pieces on a serving board - 4 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 5 Three pieces of Nutella barfi served in a round plate - 6 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 7 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 8 Square pieces of Indian sweet arranged on a wooden board. - 9 Nariyal burfi on a brass plate - 10 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 11

Peda Recipes (Penda Recipes)

Penda, or peda, is a sweet Indian confectionery consisting of khoya, ghee and sugar, and often used for offerings at temples.

Peda comes in various shapes and sizes, from round, bite-sized discs to diamond-shaped pieces, and is often garnished with slivers of pistachios or almonds. Whether enjoyed during festivals, special occasions, or as a daily indulgence, peda’s irresistible taste and cultural significance make it a treasured sweet throughout India.

Rajkot na peda served in a silver metal plate and garnished with slivered pistachios and rose petals - 12 penda recipe on a plate - 13 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 14 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 15 Ricotta cheese peda served in a plate garnished with pistachio slivers - 16 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 17 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 18 clotted cream peda served in a copper plate - 19 Round tiny Indian sweets made with solid milk arranged in a metal tray. - 20 Few kesar malai peda in a metal tray - 21 The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection - 22 caramel malai badam peda garnished with slivered almonds. - 23

I keep getting drawn to the Wagamama Katsu Curry, not because of the Katsu Curry itself, but the Wagamama Katsu Salad Dressing ! The dressing is quite tangy, fragrant and strong in flavour but definitely memorable! This 5-minute Asian style salad dressing is perfect when paired with fresh mixed salad leaves.

This salad dressing completes a Wagamama fake away meal if paired with a homemade Vegan Katsu Curry . The same menu can be enjoyed at home budget-friendly with a bit of effort.

This easy-to-make Vegan Asian-style salad dressing for a side salad is best with Asian cuisine but can also go with most meals. We like to eat ours alongside Yaki Onigiri and Vegan Avocado and Mango Sushi

Wagamama style dressing recipe ingredients:

All ingredients are easy-to-obtain from your local supermarket.

  • Mixed salad leaves – any supermarket packet salad works well
  • Salad dressing – an aromatic dressing made with
  • shallots ,
  • garlic ,
  • ginger which is finely chopped and whisked through a tangy blend of
  • extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, tomato ketchup and light soy sauce

Method to make Wagamama style salad dressing:

This dressing will be ready within 5 minutes – all it takes is a bit of peeling!

1.Peel a shallot, a clove of garlic and 1/2 ” of ginger and finely chop.

  1. Combine with extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, light soy sauce and tomato ketchup.

3.Toss with mixed salad leaves and serve immediately

Notes : You can adjust the amount of apple cider vinegar to your taste – I added a decent amount because I like the dressing quite tangy and sharp to cut through the shallot/garlic taste.

This salad dressing requires chopping either with a mini chopper or a plain old knife!

Is this salad dressing vegan and gluten-free?

This dressing is totally vegan and can easily be made gluten-free by substituting the soy sauce for Tamari .

Tamari is the gluten-free version of soy sauce but is a little thicker but will not change the flavour of the dressing.

Apple cider vinegar is also gluten-free but please do check the ketchup bottle as some are gluten-free and others not.

How to store salad dressing?

This dressing keeps well in the fridge in a jar for about two days. Due to the fresh garlic, it will not last much longer.

We made quite a bit of dressing and found that it is freezer-friendly, ready to use another time – just give the dressing time to defrost!

The best way to freeze salad dressing is to freeze in an ice cube tray, then once frozen add to a sealable freezer bag.

Other salad dressings

Indian Salad Dressing

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WAGAMAMA KATSU SALAD DRESSING

Ingredients

  • 1 small shallot finely chopped or grated
  • 1 clove garlic finely or chopped
  • ½ inch ginger peeled and grated
  • 2-3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar*
  • 3 tbsp. light soy sauce**
  • 1 tbsp. tomato ketchup
  • 100 ml extra virgin olive oil***

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, pour over fresh salad leaves and toss.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.