Desserts

Mothakam ( मोदक )

Modak is an Indian sweet popular in states of Maharashtra, Goa and in the regions of Konkan in India. It is One of the Favorite and Religious Dish of Lord Ganesha which is Also used in Prayers.The sweet filling on the inside of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut […]

Aadi Kummayam (ஆடி கும்மாயம் )

Aadi kummayam  is a Chettinad special healthy sweet dish that is served in Chettinad marriage functions and Tamil festivals, especially during Aadi (Karkidakam) season. Aadi kummayam is prepared with homemade kummayam powder that is prepared using urad dal, moong dal and raw rice. Palm sugar / Karupatti is used to […]

Semiya Milk Ice

Another nostalgic recipe. This ice stick is very common in summer vacation time during my childhood days, that we used to kill the summer heat with a few pennies…. The preparation is a tasteful blend of semiya (vermicelli) with milk and sugar.

Creamy Caramel Flan

Caramel Flan is a popular creamy custard dessert in Spain and Latin America. This easy make Egg Pudding is a dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce, contrasted with crème brûlée which is custard with a hard caramel layer on top.

Wattalappm

Watalappam (വാട്ടലാപ്പം /වටලප්පන් / வாட்டபாலம்) is a coconut custard pudding of Sri Lankan origin, is also popular among Malasian community. It is a steamed dish made of coconut milk, palm jaggery, cashew nuts, eggs and spices. The dessert is popular during weddings, religious festivals and other social functions and celebrations.

Kanjivella Halwa

  A creative thought for a delicious and authentic halwa recipe. This relatively easy and healthy halwa is prepared using thick rice soup (കഞ്ഞിവെള്ളം) -typically drained off from boiled rice -blended with the traditional halwa ingredients like rice flour and melted jaggery. Tastes as it looks ….