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Easy Ras Malai (using Ricotta cheese)

» by redchillies September 3rd, 2010 at 8:19 am » Comments (9)

Ras Malai is a popular dessert in India. Ras malai consists of sugary, cream to yellow-colored balls (or flattened balls) of paneer soaked in malai (thick milk) flavored with cardamom.
It was only after coming to US, I learnt to make this easy Ras Malai using ricotta cheese (as substitute for paneer) and that makes the [...]

Light Berry Parfait

» by redchillies August 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am » Comments (10)

What is it about summer that you like the most? Is it the outdoor gardening, picnics, longer days, out door grilling, fresh bounty of fruits and vegetables? For me the first pick would be the longer days and close second would be the fresh bounty of fruits specifically the beautiful berries. The grocery is usually [...]

Instant Sweet Appe/Paniyaram/Paddu

» by redchillies July 9th, 2010 at 3:15 pm » Comments (12)

There is something fun and exciting about Road Trips isn’t it? Just the thought itself gives me a warm feeling, good enough to drive away those blues! We had been on a Road trip recently for few days and it was good change for us to get away from the grind.
Now what is road trip [...]

Besan Ladoo

» by redchillies July 1st, 2010 at 9:01 am » Comments (13)

Laddus or Laddoos as they are called are one of the most famous and liked Indian sweets. They are usually prepared during festivals like diwali, functions, auspicious occasions like marriages etc. There are different types of Laddos depending on what they are made up of and named that way. They could be made of flours [...]

Wheat Flour Laddos (Churma Laados/ Atta Ladoo /Pitta Undo)

» by redchillies March 19th, 2010 at 10:45 am » Comments (23)

The package arrived from India without any problem and out came the treats one by one. There was Besan Laddoo, Chaklis, Tukdis, Atta Laddos, Sesame Laddos, Menthe Hittu etc all prepared and packed with love. It has been a field day for us here ever since we received the goodies from back home and we [...]

Oats Vermicelli Pudding/ Oats Semiya Payasam

» by redchillies February 26th, 2010 at 11:50 am » Comments (14)

We love all sorts of Kheer at home, but love Semiya/Vermicelli kheer the best. I make simple vermicelli Kheer as is or in combination with Saboodana. A good friend of mine had tried my Mango Oats Kheer and liked the idea. She suggested adding Oats to the regular Vermicelli Kheer and I loved the idea.
I [...]