Going down the memory lane Carrot Halwa usually for me conjures up images of Moms toiling and moiling in the kitchen for hours, grating, stirring etc. Nevertheless the end product was a sinfully decadent; finger licking and scrumptious dessert good to the last spoon. Years later after the cooking mantle was handed to me, I would feel the Halwa beckon me all the time. Yet I resisted the temptation and stayed clear of venturing into making such a tedious and loaded dessert proclaiming lack of time. However one fine sunny morning, about 4 years ago, I found this recipe on…
Sabudana Vermicelli Kheer/Shavige Payasa
An easy, yummy and guilt free dessert which can brighten up a dull day! 3/4 cup roasted Vermicelli 1/4 cup sago/sabudana 3 cups milk (2%) ½ cup fat free condensed milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp ghee 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder 5-10 cashew pieces 10-15 raisins Preparation: v Soak the Sago/sabudana in enough water for about 3 hours. Method: v Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat and fry cashews till golden brown, next add raisins and fry until they plump up. Keep them aside. v Fry the roasted vermicelli for a little while, making sure that it…
On Writing …..
I have always admired the writers who have the depth, flow and mastery over the language, writers who are able to convey their thoughts in an effective crisp manner through their writing, writers who are able to touch lives based on real life experiences, writers who can create a powerful impact based on their imagination, writers who can inspire, motivate and bring out the best in us etc. Whenever I read something that is a new concept or something that propels me, moves me, I am in awe of the author not only for their thoughts, but also for…