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Coconut Jaggery Ladoo

I had prepared these ladoos after the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi was over. I perform the coconut pooja (called Vaina Pooja in Konkani ) and I had plenty of coconuts. Lots of coconuts means lots of coconut based dishes. Being a Konkani I am not complaining! Traditionally a sweet dish ... Read More

Ganesh Chathurthi /Vinayaka Chavthi Sweets Recipes

Published On 15 Sep 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Ganesh Chathurthi is one of our well loved festivals. We perform this festival every year religiously starting with Mangala Gauri and then the Ganapathi festival itself. I have compiled some recipes of sweets from my blog here. People from different regions follow their own custom and have their own traditional sweets. ... Read More

No Bake Energy Balls

Published On 04 Sep 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Eggless Recipes/ Egg Free Baking, Kid Friendly Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

When I stumbled onto the No Bake healthy energy balls, I knew I had to try them. There are many reasons why I love this simple yet healthy recipe. For starters, there is no baking, microwaving, or any stove top cooking involved; it is as easy as mixing up the ... Read More

Banana Fritters/ Kele Mulik or Mulka

Published On 04 Jul 2012 By redchillies. Under Appetizers / Snacks, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Mulka or Mulik as they are called in Konkani are fritters made from fruits like jackfruit and bananas. In most Konkani households they are usually made out of jackfruit and are called as ponsa mulka. But we make them using ripe bananas as well using the same procedure. Also since ... Read More

Sweet Dalia Pongal

Published On 28 Feb 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Sweet Pongal is a South Indian traditional dish made with the combination of rice, jaggery and moong daal. It is like a thick porridge with gooey consistency. This along with the spicy khichdi/ Khara Pongal is prepared during special occasions and also during the festival of Pongal/Sankranthi . This sweet pongal is something ... Read More

Easy Apple Kheer

Published On 14 Feb 2012 By redchillies. Under Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Every time, I visit the produce section in the local grocery, the wide varieties of apples there on display catches my attention. With different sizes and colors they are a treat for the eyes. This time around the grocery had a sale on red delicious apples and I splurged and ... Read More

Kesar Phirni

Published On 09 Jan 2012 By redchillies. Under Diwali Recipes, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets(Mithai) / Desserts.

Hope you are having a great start to the New Year with all resolutions intact. Also hope you had a great weekend. We had a fun and relaxing weekend with a potluck dinner at a friends’ place. With great food, chatter and laughter it was a good way to re-charge ... Read More