Click here to like! Do you love cake? What is your favorite kind? Ask anyone and the majority of them will say chocolate cake! Everyone needs to have a good chocolate cake recipe in their recipe book. I did not! Not sure why! So when a few years back Mayur asked me for a chocolateContinue reading “Chocolate Cake”
Category Archives: Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Kiwi Sorbet
Click here to like! Summer is here and with the rising temperatures, everyone craves something cold! Ice creams are always a summer favorite among all age groups. But with icecreams come the big calories too! What if you could still enjoy ice cream without the extra fat, sugar, and dairy? You can!!! Home-made sorbets areContinue reading “Kiwi Sorbet”
Pineapple Coconut Tea Cake
Click here to like! When you have too much pineapple jam on hand, you make a cake 🙂 This recipe was a result of too much jam laying around and us wanting to eat something new instead, kind of deal 😀 This cake has a subtle coconut flavor and chunky pineapple pieces that will leaveContinue reading “Pineapple Coconut Tea Cake”
Ansa Halwo/Pineapple Jam
Click here to like! Growing up, my granny’s fridge would always be stocked with different kinds of homemade jams. I never really had a sweet tooth. But I love fruits and pineapple is one of my favorites! Even though, maangad or Mango jam is famous in Goa, pineapple jam might be the only jam thatContinue reading “Ansa Halwo/Pineapple Jam”
Chocolate Chips Cake
Click here to like! Who does not like chocolate? And if you make a cake out of it even better! I wanted to try to make a chocolate chip cake and came up with this recipe. It was made as a surprise for a very nice gentleman for iftaar. This cake is sure to bringContinue reading “Chocolate Chips Cake”
Ribbon Cake
Click here to like! If you grew up in Goa, this cake is nostalgic! Every special event had to be graced by its presence. Independence Day celebrations, an annual day at school, sports day, a birthday party, picnics, or a family get-together were not complete without this delicious cake. It would be served on aContinue reading “Ribbon Cake”
Bourbon Biscuit Cupcakes
Click here to like! Cupcakes are just tiny bundles of joy in two bites. It is a perfect dessert for any occasion. But when someone does not eat eggs, it is really hard to make a good cupcake. There was a trend last year was to make cakes out of bourbon biscuits. This was soContinue reading “Bourbon Biscuit Cupcakes”
Anjeer Barfi
Click here to like! Figs are one of my favorite dried fruits. My mom would bring figs for me every time I went home from Belgaum or the USA. I love the figs from India that come dried on a string of some kind of grass. I do not have a sweet tooth and amContinue reading “Anjeer Barfi”
Rasmalai Tiramisu
Click here to like! Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert. I had friends over for the weekend and decided to make an Italian- Indian fusion meal. I was thinking about what to make for dessert when tiramisu popped into my mind. After a lot of thinking of how to “desi-fy” this dessert, I thought whyContinue reading “Rasmalai Tiramisu”
Komola Kheer
Click here to like! I came across this unique and beautiful recipe by accident. A picture of orange kheer popped up on my Pinterest and it intrigued my interest. I had to research it more! After reading a little bit about this recipe, I decided to try making it this weekend. I love oranges butContinue reading “Komola Kheer”
Simple Til Ladoos
Click here to like! I have a confession to make. I have tried and failed miserably at making til ladoos. So every sankranthi I serve til brittle instead of ladoos. This year was no different. However, I was determined to make ladoos. So after a failed batch, I called my friend, Swati to ask herContinue reading “Simple Til Ladoos”
Basic Buttercream Frosting
Click here to like! I have been intimidated by buttercream frosting since I started baking. I stick to good old fresh cream cakes for the same reason. However, a downfall of fresh cream is that it does not hold shape very well and melts easily. Hence, it is harder to make cakes with designs onContinue reading “Basic Buttercream Frosting”
Rose Flavored Sponge Cake
Click here to like! I am obsessed with making Indian flavored cakes. I invented this rose flavored base to go with most of my Indian dessert-inspired cakes. It also makes for a great tea time snack. Made with the simplest of ingredients, this aromatic cake is buttery, floral, and definitely will satisfy your sweet cravings. Continue reading “Rose Flavored Sponge Cake”
Fruit Tart
Click here to like! Fruit tarts are great make-ahead desserts. They are light desserts that are satisfying, besides being beautiful to look at. Here is a simple fruit tart recipe made with lemon curd and fresh berries. What you will need: Total Time: 45 minutes Serving: 8 How to make it: Follow the recipe for tartContinue reading “Fruit Tart”
Apple Pie Filling
Click here to like! No dessert is more American than the good ole apple pie. Believe it or not, I do not have a sweet tooth. However, apple pie is one of my favorite desserts. Apple pie filling is easy to make. It can be used as a filling for tarts, crescent rolls, or cakes.Continue reading “Apple Pie Filling”
Lemon Curd
Click here to like! Lemon curd is a simple recipe that can be whipped up in a jiffy. Though very simple to make, it has a very sophisticated taste profile. It is versatile and can be used as a filling for cakes, to make tarts, on scones or if you are like me, eat itContinue reading “Lemon Curd”
Tart Crust
Click here to like! Tarts are crunchy, crispy, flaky pastries with fillings of your choice. Everyone needs to have a good tart crust recipe. It is one of the must-haves especially for anyone who enjoys baking. Your possibilities are endless once you have a good crust. Tarts make for a great make-ahead dessert. Here isContinue reading “Tart Crust”
Gulab Jamun-Kheer Cake
Click here to like! It is Mayur’s birthday and I asked him what kind of cake he would like me to make. He said, “I want kheer and gulab jamun”. I looked at him like he was crazy but since it is his birthday I had to make it happen. This was the result. DoContinue reading “Gulab Jamun-Kheer Cake”
Kunda Modak
Click here to like! It is modak season again! The time of the year where Ganapathi Bappa comes home and in the bargain we get to eat a lot of delicious food! I wanted to make a different stuffing this year so I decided to stuff them with kunda. It was really a delicious change.Continue reading “Kunda Modak”
Rose Modak
Click here to like! I wanted to offer colorful modak to Lord Ganesh this year. Rose flavor is one of my absolute favorite flavors to eat and cook with. I decided to get creative and make these beautiful baby pink modak stuffed with gulkand. According to Mayur, it is not modak unless it is stuffed.Continue reading “Rose Modak”
Pista Modak
Click here to like! I wanted to offer colorful modaks to Lord Ganesh this year. My husband loves pistachios, hence, I decided to make pista modak. The beautiful green color of these modaks stands out and makes them look even more appetizing. Make these and offer to Bappa and of course, enjoy with your lovedContinue reading “Pista Modak”
Cashew Modak
Click here to like! Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are incomplete without modak. Cashew modaks were mostly store-bought when I was growing up in Goa. Regardless, they were one of my favorites. The lack of their availability here forces me to make them on my own every year. The recipe is simple and with only 3 ingredients.Continue reading “Cashew Modak”
Biya Pos
Click here to like! I have had this recipe on my mind for a very very long time. For a couple of years to be precise. I remember having a conversation with my mom once on which recipes she thinks are not made anymore in the Goan cuisine. I remember her saying, “biya pos”. PosContinue reading “Biya Pos”
Panchkhaje
Click here to like! Ganesh Chaturthi is coming up soon. That means normally preparation would have already begun for making sweets and snacks. This year due to COVID-19, Chaturthi will not be the same. It may mean fewer family members being able to celebrate together. It will not be that grand a celebration with peopleContinue reading “Panchkhaje”
Kangaachi Nevri
Click here to like! My mom was a working woman. Growing up lunch was mostly made by a maid. However, she always made sure she made something amazing for evening snack time. She usually would make some fusion or fun recipes she saw on cooking shows. However, my favorites were the traditional ones. Kangaachi nevriContinue reading “Kangaachi Nevri”
Patoleo
Click here to like! One thing I love about regional cuisine is how it manages to flawlessly incorporate seasonal food into traditions. Shravan, the month which is considered very auspicious among the Hindus has begun. With Shravan come different traditions and of course what follows are all the delicious foods and recipes linked with thoseContinue reading “Patoleo”
Kangaachi Kheer
Click here to like! Kangaachi Kheer is made popularly during fasts in Goa. It is made with sweet potato cooked in coconut milk. This simple dessert is satisfying. With Shravan around the corner, this might be the perfect dessert to replace your meal. What you will need: Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutesContinue reading “Kangaachi Kheer”
Belgaum Kunda
Click here to like! Kunda was a favorite at my house even before I moved to Belgaum, Karnataka to study. I remember that on every trip we had to stop by Purohit Sweets in Bogar Ways to parcel some kunda to take back to Goa. I am not quite sure if the other parts ofContinue reading “Belgaum Kunda”
Patriotic Beetroot Cake
Click here to like! It is the 4th of July and I wanted to make something to represent this holiday. I thought I would make some red velvet cake but the thought of using so much artificial red color was repulsive to me. I still wanted the red sponge so decided I would try toContinue reading “Patriotic Beetroot Cake”
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Click here to like! Pineapple upside-down cake is a simple fruit cake that can be made with fresh or canned pineapple. It is perfect for those summer potlucks. The bottom of this cake is gooey and the top soft. Or wait… is it the other way around? Regardless, it is delicious! Enjoy my version ofContinue reading “Pineapple Upside Down Cake”
Pound Cake with Plums
Click here to like! It is summer and that means lots of seasonal fruits in the market. I love cooking with seasonal fruits, especially since my husband hates fruits and that is the only way I can get him to eat some. I found these beautiful plums at a farmer’s market and decided to makeContinue reading “Pound Cake with Plums”
Home Made Custard
Click here to like! No matter what the occasion, birthday party, wedding, anniversary, we had to have custard on the menu while I was growing up. Fruits and nuts covered in this silky, creamy, sweet, eggy goodness bring back so many memories. I looked forward to parties just for some custard and jelly. Things haveContinue reading “Home Made Custard”
Chocolate Tres Leches Cake
Click here to like! Tres leches is an absolutely delightful cake from Mexico. It is made with three types of milk, condensed, evaporated and whole milk, and hence the name. I was in Peru for my birthday a few years back and my husband brought this small chocolaty pastry to cut at midnight from aContinue reading “Chocolate Tres Leches Cake”
Bolo De Laranja
Click here to like! Today would have been the 60th birthday of one of Goa’s greatest sons, Wendell Rodricks. He put Goa on a global fashion state and made a place as a Bollywood fashion designer at a young age. His passion for Goa reflected in his work, especially his project on reviving the KunbiContinue reading “Bolo De Laranja”
Sheer Khurma Nests
Click here to like! It is Eid and the two main things on the menu are always sheer khurma and biryani. I was lucky to have grown up with some amazing friends whose moms would prepare delicious biryani and sheer khurma to share with our family. I looked forward to Eid for this same reason.Continue reading “Sheer Khurma Nests”
Rose Flavored Yogurt Bowl
Click here to like! Yogurt bowls are not just trendy but beautiful to look at too! They can be a healthy dessert or breakfast! You can decorate and flavor them according to your favorite fruits. It is the Memorial Day weekend, hence, I decided to dedicate this dessert to the heroes who did not hesitateContinue reading “Rose Flavored Yogurt Bowl”
Eggless Banana Cashew Cake
Click here to like! I hate nothing more than overripe bananas! Am I the only one who no matter how many bananas I get always has at least 1 that decides to get over ripe? This happens more often than I would like, and I am not the kind of person who throws away food.Continue reading “Eggless Banana Cashew Cake”
Mango Kulfi
Click here to like! Kulfi is every Indian’s favorite ice cream. It is creamy, delicious and perfect to beat the Indian sun! Growing up, my dad would take us to Colva bean and on the way home, we would stop by an ice cream shop and enjoy kulfi which listening to the sounds of theContinue reading “Mango Kulfi”
Kann
Click here to like! Kann is a Goan dessert made especially for Mahashivaratri. It is eaten while fasting during most Hindu festivals. Traditionally, the whole moong was roasted and then crushed on a daatem (stone) to separate the shells. I remember my grandmother making this the traditional way. I would love to help her turnContinue reading “Kann”
Chena Poda
Click here to like! Chena Poda is a baked cheese dessert. This dessert is from Odisha. I first had it at one of our Odiya friends’ place. This dessert was apparently invented by accident when sweetened cheese was left in the oven by mistake. The results are now a favorite among not just Odiya peopleContinue reading “Chena Poda”
Boozy Watermelon- Kokum Granita
Click here to like! Summer is upon us and with summer come some delicious tropical fruits! Watermelon is one such fruit that refreshes you with every bite. Kokum is also a fruit found in plenty during the summer time. Feni is a popular Goan cashew liquor. It is World Feni Week and I wanted to doContinue reading “Boozy Watermelon- Kokum Granita”
Mango Chia Shooters
Click here to like! I can proudly say that I do not have a sweet tooth! Sugary foods make me sick to my stomach. Yet, I love to bake for all the sugar loving friends and family of mine. But once in a while if I do crave something sweet, I like to make somethingContinue reading “Mango Chia Shooters”
Mango Leather/Saath
Click here to like! Fruit leather is a favorite among all kids. However, I despise the sugary fruit leather sold in the market. When we were kids, we ate fruit leather made purely of fruit. It is the tradition that is still carried on in Goa. The main fruit leathers of Goa are the sweetContinue reading “Mango Leather/Saath”
Pithi
Click here to like! Pithi is a simple dish made with horsegram during monsoons in Goa. It is supposed to have many health benefits. However, this dish is getting extinct with time. I have to be honest! I was never a big fan of pithi. Having it seemed like a punishment in my childhood! However,Continue reading “Pithi”
Tomata Halwo
Click here to like! My maternal granny had nine kids. Each of her kids had at least two children of their own. Now imagine a house full of so many people during summer vacations! It was not an uncommon sight during summer vacations at my granny’s house. And if you are a parent, you knowContinue reading “Tomata Halwo”
Pos
Click here to like! Colostrum known as “kit” in Konkani, is the first milk that comes from cattle once the calf is born. It is supposed to be very healthy and nutritious. Growing up my grandparents used to rear cattle. It was not uncommon to have “pos,” a kind of pudding made with colostrum milk,Continue reading “Pos”
Chibdel/Mogem
Click here to like! Called “mogem” in South Goa and “chibdel” in North Goa, this simple dessert is sure to leave you salivating. Mogem is a variety of melon found in Goa during the monsoons. It does not have much flavor but just a mild floral aroma and is mildly sweet. My favorite way toContinue reading “Chibdel/Mogem”
Ukkadille Gavaanche Modak
Click here to like! It is modak season again! The time of the year where Ganapathi Bappa comes home and in the bargain we get to eat a lot of delicious food! The most amazing thing about celebrating Chaturthi in Goa is that various seasonal vegetables are cooked at home to offer as prasad forContinue reading “Ukkadille Gavaanche Modak”
Spring Tres Leches Cake
Click here to like! Tres Leches Cake is a Mexican cake made with three types of milk. It is a sponge cake soaked with the goodness of whole, evaporated, and condensed milk which renders it soft and delicious! With it being spring, I wanted to pay a tribute to all the beautiful edible flowers andContinue reading “Spring Tres Leches Cake”
Saffron Baathk
Click here to like! Come Christmas, I would eagerly wait for the “kuswar” from friends and neighbors. “Kuswar” is a plate of food that has all the traditional desserts made during Christmas by the Goan Catholics. Everyone has their favorite kuswar item. But mine was the fruitcake and the baathk. Baathk is a semolina coconut cake. IContinue reading “Saffron Baathk”