Shaki Tukra literally means a royal piece. True to its name, the dessert is rich and flavored with cardamom and dried fruits. Amazingly enough, it is really simple to make! Ingredients 1 liter whole milk 1 lb. sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 6 slices of bread 1/2 cup sultanas Ghee Directions Combine the milk and condensed milk in a heavy-bottomed pan and boil till the mixture reduces to half its original volume. Stir to prevent the mixture from getting scorched. Next, add in the cardamom, mix well and take off the heat. Remove the crusts from the bread and quarter the … [Read more...]
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Mango Kulfi Recipe – Mango Ice from India
Kulfi is similar to home-made ice-cream and can be made in a variety of flavors such as cardamom, saffron, mango and pistachio. This is a winner with kids! Ingredients 2 ripe sweet mangoes 375 ml evaporated milk 600 ml heavy cream 1 lb. sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons ground almonds Directions Squeeze out the pulp from the mangoes and discard the skins and stones. Combine the mango pulp, evaporated milk, cream, condensed milk and almonds in a blender and blend till smooth. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and place in the freezer until almost set. Now whisk the mixture once again … [Read more...]
Shrikhand – An Indian Desset with Strained Yogurt
Shrikhand is a delicious dessert from Western India. For an authentic touch you should use whole milk yoghurt for making this dish – not low-fat or the diet variety. Ingredients 2 lbs whole milk, unsweetened yoghurt 1 cup ground sugar 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 2 teaspoons kewra essence 1 cup thinly sliced green pistachios A few saffron strands 2 teaspoons warm milk Directions Hang the yoghurt in clean cheesecloth so that all the whey completely drains away. Soak the saffron strands in the warm milk and set aside. Now combine the yoghurt, sugar, cardamom powder, kewra essence, … [Read more...]
Easy Coconut Burfi Recipe – Indian Coconut Fudge
Burfi, or sometimes Barfi, is an Indian dessert that can be made from cashews, almonds or coconut. A burfi is based on milk and the word literally means "Ice", as it is similar in its appearance. Burfis are served often as sweets on important holidays, such as Diwali. This recipe for coconut burfi is really quick and easy to prepare and makes a great ending for an Indian meal. Ingredients 1 cup freshly shredded coconut ¾ cup caster sugar 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons ghee ½ teaspoon ground cardamom Directions Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the coconut and stir-fry it until it looks … [Read more...]
Carrot Halwa – An Indian Halva Recipe for Dessert
Carrot Halwa is a combination of carrots, milk and dried fruits that are cooked over a slow flame till all moisture evaporates. The result is a sweet, gooey dessert that is simply bursting with flavor. Ingredients 4 cups shredded carrot 2 cups milk 1 cup caster sugar 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup cashews, chopped ½ cup raisins Directions Place the carrot and milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer until most of the milk has evaporated. Add in the sugar and continue to simmer, stirring, until the mixture looks dry. Transfer onto a serving dish and set aside. Melt the butter in … [Read more...]
