If you are not a Jalebi fan, we cannot be friends. Whether you eat it for breakfast of puri and aloo ki sabzi or as an evening snack of Samosa and chai, whether it’s just on its own or with curd, whether it’s hot, cold, or even daylong stale, it will still be the highlight of your day! Did you know that this famous delicacy doesn’t originate from India? The nation’s beloved recipe is taken from its Middle-Eastern counterpart Zalabiya or the Persian Zulbiya! Even though there are differences between the two, this recipe was brought to the Indian subcontinent...
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Halwa
It’s just another random evening, you suddenly smell the flour and almonds being roasted in ghee and in that moment you have a smile on your face. We all have one or the other type of Halwa on top of our comfort food, often accompanied by some good memories. The word ‘halwa’ comes from the Arabic word ‘Hulw’, which means sweet. Our halwa is a version of the original Middle Eastern dessert that was made from date paste and milk. The two of the earliest Indian cities to have Arab influence were the towns of Karachi and Kozhikode and thus,...
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is one of the most popular dishes in India. Whether it is a wedding, a party, or a luncheon, Gulab Jamun never fails to steal people’s hearts. The sweetness of Gulab Jamun is fondly experienced across the globe. Gulab Jamun is also known as rose berries or Indian fried doughnuts. You can have different versions of Gulab Jamun with different ingredients like khoya, milk powder, bread, or sweet potatoes. Now, you might be curious about why these sugar-syrup balls are known as Gulab Jamun. Gulab Jamuns are flavoured with rose water and are roughly the size of Jamun...
Ghewar
Growing up, Ghewar used to be one of my favourite sweet delicacies. My mother and grandmother often used to break their fast on Gangaur and Teej by eating Ghewar. Ghevar or Ghewar is a traditional sweet known to be a gift to be presented on auspicious occasions, is associated with the Teej Festival in Rajasthan as well as other states such as Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. In some places, it is associated with Raksha Bandhan and Sankranti as well. When we talk about its making, the preparation of Ghewar is very unique and fascinating. It involves frying...
Ghee
You know there’s a layer of ghee dripping from your roti every time you eat at your Nani ke ghar? It’s her way of showing love by making sure you get all the nutrients and benefits of this ghee(Ghee khane ke fayde). Ghee is a healthy, shelf-stable alternative to plain butter or other cooking oils. I mean there’s a reason why all our nanis and dadis prefer ghee over anything right? It is a healthy alternative to butter. It is a pure milk fat and is 100% pure, natural, and unadulterated. It is free from the harmful effects of animal...