After battling with chickenpox for more than 15 days I have no plan to make any special dish on Diwali this year. However, my plan changed when Pasta told me this day before “Momma let’s make Motichoor Ladoo together again!” Her request was enough to boost me. After all, making ladoo means spending extra time…
Hyderabadi Double ka Meetha
“Hey, are you making Double ka Meetha for my birthday dinner! Oh No!” this was the birthday boy (my worse half) upon knowing there will be double ka Meetha for dinner! I was quite shocked seeing his reaction. As much as I know this is one of his favorite desserts. I, in fact, make it quite…
Karachi Halwa | Bombay Karachi Halwa | Corn Flour Halwa
A sweet with amazing name and obviously awesome taste; Karachi Halwa or Bombay Karachi Halwa is what I made on the eve of Kalipuja (Known as Choti Diwali in Northern states) this year. Karachi Halwa, I first heard about this when I was in Delhi. I tasted it for the first time at Chandni Chowk’s…
Chocolate Burfi
On the week of Ramadan, while returning to my place from my Mom’s place I picked some fresh Khoya/ Mawa from Bowbazar without any plan in mind to what to do with the Khoya! Bowbazar area of Kolkata is famous for sweets and especially for the bulk production of fresh Chana/ Chenna/ Cottage Cheese. Mostly,…
