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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets

CORN FLOUR HALWA/DIWALI SWEETS

November 7, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Corn Flour Halwa was the most wanted to try recipe in my blog.This is also called karachi halwa and is a very easy recipe to follow.I have made quite a few halwas,but this halwa is an easy adaptable recipe and is foolproof too.Even beginners can try this with much confidence.I was excited in making this halwa as this was my first time making this.The halwa came out very well and consistency was that of silk.I have see in sweet boxes with assorted sweets,this corn flour halwa finds a main place.They usually make in red,yellow,orange ad green colours.I had orange colour…

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MOTI CHOOR LADOO/DIWALI SWEETS

November 5, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Moti choor Ladoos always fascinated me.Growing up in New Delhi,I have seen in sweet shops halwai making these cute balls in their corners and arranging in decorated trays.Halwai is the man who makes sweets in hindi.We can actually see them making as they usually make on the side entrance of the shops. I have never tried it to make but ofcourse,eaten many times.These are easy to make,if followed the procedure correctly makes it a workable task.The making of the boondis are same as that of regular boondis,but a slight variation.As you will see in the recipe blow,it is not that…

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DRY GULAB JAMOON WITH MILK POWDER/DIWALI SWEETS

October 30, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

I have seen beautiful arrangement of Dry Jamoons in restuarants in their display and have enjoyed it quite a number of times.Normally I make jamoon at home for any festivity but this time wanted to try it in the dry version with milk powder.As I have one jamoon recipe with khova already,this would be a nice variation and tasty one too.So last sunday,I made these and took photos leisurely.Jamoons with milk powder are soft and melt in the mouth consistency.I have also added maida for binding and ghee for softness.Planning to post another version of gulab jamoon in the blog…

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KAJU KATLI/DIWALI SWEETS

October 26, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Thinking of Kaju Katli,I remember having it in the assorted sweets box whenever diwali came and someone gifted it.It had the overpowering flavour of grounded cashewnuts and the taste so divine.The shape was of that of a diamond and would be so cutely arranged in the box and would be so very tempting.So as I was thinking of posting new sweet recipes in blog this Kaju Katli came to my mind and wasting no time I started making it and was much loved by my daughter.It was a sure a hit and I had to make a second batch again…

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BADAM HALWA

October 25, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Badam Halwa is always a favourite dessert at home,not only because of it’s richness but tastes great and melts into the mouth.Generally in sweet shops it is sold in paper packet.I thought of posting long back,but since it is Diwali time,I realised now is the correct time to post.The ingredients used are minimal and taste is guaranteed to be great.In a recent wedding I attented they served Badam Halwa with ice cream and that was an awesome combination.You can have it just like that and it was a great hit at home and all loved it to the core.Badam Halwa…

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WHEAT RAVA PAYASAM

October 22, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Wheat rava payasam is made with the cream of rava which is slightly bigger than the normal size rava.It is called dhalia in hindi and normally porridge or kanji is made with it.We can also make upma and kesari with it though and it is very good for diabetics and healthy too. I am planning to post more recipes with this in the near future, but for the time being, I made this payasam during navarathri celebrations last week and was liked by all. A simple and no fuss recipe this requires a little more time to cook than the…

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DATES KHEER

October 20, 2015 by Nithya 2 Comments

Dates Kheer is tasty and unique kheer which I learnt only recently.As I was on the lookout of new kheer or payasam recipes for Navarathri this year I stumbled upon this kheer while browsing on the net.The thought of kheer with dates sounded new idea I thought why not give it a try?Iam sure this kheer will be liked by kids and also elders.Also this is a variety of kheer which tastes really good when served chilled.As we all know dates has lots of iron contents,many valuable minerals good for health.When you are planning for any get together of friends…

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AVAL PAYASAM/POHA KHEER

October 18, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Aval or poha or rice flakes as you might call, these are wonder flakes which are light on the stomach and easy to digest.Among the many dishes I make with aval, this payasam is an easy and tasty addition to your list of kheer or payasam recipes for the festive season.This is prepared on the occasion of Janmashtmi, but can can be made on any festive occasion to grace it.Simple, yet classy this dish tastes great when combined with milk and jaggery.Needless to say it requires just 10 minutes to make,so get set and give it a try. Notes

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ARISI VELLA PUTTU/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 16, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Arisi Vella Puttu is a traditional sweet made in the tamil households on Navarathri Fridays.It is a steamed and soft sweet and tastes awesome with jaggery and coconut flavours.I am happy to share with you all that this recipe was published in the Chennai edition of The Hindu Metroplus last Friday. Usually sundals are prepared during Navarathri but at the same time this puttu is also offered to the GODDESS.You can also make puttu with rice flakes or aval which I intend to post later.So readers,here comes the tasty aromatic puttu for the festive season. Notes

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ARISI THENGAI PAYASAM/RICE COCONUT KHEER

October 14, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is the second day of Navarathri celebrations and iam back with another payasam or kheer recipe.It is a rice and coconut based payasam with a creamy texture.Iam planning to post a few payasam recipes for the festive season and this one was prepared yesterday.Since it is jaggery based it is auspicious for naivedhyam too.Tune in for more such kheer recipes at Nithya’s Kitchen,Now back to the recipe,it is a flavourful payasam with little preparations.And on this joyous occasion try out this kheer and offer it to the GODDESS and serve it to all.. Notes

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RAVA PAYASAM/SOOJI KHEER/PAYASAM RECIPES

October 9, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Navarathri is fast approaching and each day calls for a different naivedhyam of payasam along with various sundal varieties.I make this payasam or kheer with sugar as well and this one with jaggery is equally tasty and apt for festive occasions.Normally during pujas it is presumed that sweets prepared with jaggery is more welcomed by the GODS AND GODESSES.Whatever the reason this kheer made with sooji or rava is easy and fast to make.In our family this payasam is made during the festive season and is liked by one and all.Scroll down below for the easy and quick recipe of…

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