Tag: Cardamom

Phirni: Rice Pudding with Saffron & Nuts

Phirni: Rice Pudding with Saffron & Nuts

    This is a recipe I learned to make this from a very dear friend of mine. Once upon a time on a Friday evening, my friend F walked in with a big bowl of dessert; so aromatic and enticing that I immediately uncovered to see 

Sugar Grilled Mangoes with Saffron Yogurt & Nuts

Sugar Grilled Mangoes with Saffron Yogurt & Nuts

Or A Non Traditional Shrikhand … Shrikhand is a delightful Indian sweet dish (esp. In the Western Region of India) made with strained creamy yogurt,  often with fruit pulps or pieces of fruits added to it. Saffron, Cardamom & Sugar are used  to enhance the 

Kesar Pista Kulfi with Falooda (Saffron, Pistachio Ice Cream Served with Rose Infused Vermicilli)

Kesar Pista Kulfi with Falooda (Saffron, Pistachio Ice Cream Served with Rose Infused Vermicilli)

  Kulfi, or unchurned Indian ice cream (without eggs), is a summer must have that you can whip up at home without an ice cream maker. It’s rich and creamy made with pure milk (traditionally & the milk is boiled down to reduce to half its amount), and 

Curried Chicken in Cardamom Infused Coconut Sauce

Curried Chicken in Cardamom Infused Coconut Sauce

I remember the time when back in India many moons back we used to live in a joint family. My grandparents, uncles, aunts  & cousins all lived in a big house, ate all together in one long dining table. Sunday afternoon lunches were always beautiful times when 

Spiced Rum Sweet Bread

Spiced Rum Sweet Bread

  Every evening as I make my cup of coffee, I have this craving for something sweet with it. A biscotti, a slice of cake… & often times I think of the white fruit cake with the colorful candied fruits in it that we would get