Tag: indian desserts

Sandesh

Sandesh

I have ‘Sandesh‘ for you today. Sandesh, translated in Hindi literally means ‘news’ or a ‘message’. Today’s post is definitely not just a message – it is a sweet message. 🙂  If you ask a Bengali what Sandesh is, they will tell you it is an 

Malai Peda

Malai Peda

Peda is a very popular sweet from the Indian subcontinent, usually prepared from thick condensed milk, khoya, and sugar. A lot of variations are found all over India using traditional flavorings, including cardamom seeds, pistachio nuts and saffron. As such the colour varies from a 

Nan Khatai

Nan Khatai

Nan Khatai – I love these traditional Indian biscuits. These soft buttery and crumbly cookies are melt in the mouth and to die for. The smell of fresh baked Nan Khatai brings back memories of the local bakery we visited during our childhood.  The flavor of 

Shrikhand

Shrikhand

Shrikhand is an easy and delicious Indian dessert made from yogurt.  The traditional method can take hours to make.  I specify the traditional method to prepare this here.  If you are anything like me; impatient –  then here is a trick that will get you