Earlier known as Lakshmanpur, Awadh is claimed to be among the most ancient of Hindu States.It is also called Ound, Oundh, or Oude,and is now in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Authentic dishes like ranging from kormas to kulchas, roomali rotis to parathas and flavorful biryani are famous all over the world-Thanks to the…
Oats Halwa – Dessert in a jiffy
I am not joking.This dessert can be prepared under 10 minutes….Before I go on to the actual recipe,let me tell you what made me prepare this one…MEC-Halwa is being hosted at Kamalika’s Blog.[You may be knowing that MEC is the brain child of Srivalli @ Cooking 4 all seasons] . The deadline drawing near, I…
Jackefruit Payasam RM # 2
I saw this recipe on a TV show and it came out really well.Here it is for you to try and taste. You need: Jackfruit,cut into small pieces -1 cup Jaggery -1/2 a cup,powdered [or less] Coconut-1/4 cup ,grated Ghee-2 tablespoons Cardamom-a pinch[optional,I didn’t use it.] Coconut milk-1 cup ,thick Fried cashews-to garnish 1.Grind together…
Rava Kesari | Suji Kesari – RM # 2
Starting the recipe marathon with a sweet note… This is the first dessert I tried on my own when I started experimenting in the kitchen.The first trial was a disaster as the kesari turned out powdery and didn’t look appetizing but I did not let go.I tried it again with the mom’s help and got…
Semiya Payasam / Seviyan Kheer
This one is easy as ever!! Take 1/2 cup pre-roasted vermicelli[Semiya]. If you don’t get the pre-roasted variety,heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a pan and roast the vermicelli till brown on slow flame. Now coming back to our pre-roasted variety,put it in a pan and pour water[approx.1 cup] into in and stir lightly so that…