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Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun by Hina Gujral

The traditional Indian dessert Gulab Jamun made out of khoya, paneer and semolina, deep fried and then soaked in rich flavorful sugar syrup, usually made on festive occasions in India but a must have item in the menu of any Indian wedding feast.

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Sheer Khurma (Sweet Vermicelli Pudding)

Sheer Khurma (Sweet Vermicelli Pudding) by Hina Gujral

Sheer Khurma/Kurma is a Persian term for Milk with Dates or I should say it's an Urdu term, from my friend only I get to know the importance of Dates in the holy month of Ramzan and it is really auspicious to make Sheer Khurma on the day of Eid. But I love this dessert because of it's simplicity and delicate taste, there is no…

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Plum Kulfi

Plum Kulfi by Hina Gujral

When I started making it I was very much skeptical about the taste with confused thoughts and fingers crossed I waited until it was frozen, me and "he" had first our bite of Plum Kulfi together, both of us loved it from the very first bite, the tartness of plums complimented the sweetness of khova perfectly, the coarse puree gave…

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Double Ka Meetha

Double Ka Meetha by Hina Gujral

The name Double Ka Meetha comes from the local dialect word "Double Roti" which refers to milk bread or western style bread, the reason it is called double roti is it swells up to almost double its original size after baking. I remember my great grandmother (my father's grandmother), for whom bread was quite an alien ingredient in the…

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Homemade White Butter

Homemade White Butter by Hina Gujral

You must be wondering why you should bother with making your own butter. There are actually several reasons! First, it's really easy and also you end up with a superior product, especially if you choose quality cream from the fresh milk. Though store bought butter is always there but that taste of farm freshness is missing and…

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Blue berry ice cream

Blue berry ice cream by Babitha Antony Costa

Beat the heat with some ice cream

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Achari Paneer Masala - Cottage Cheese in Tangy Pickled Sauce

Achari Paneer Masala - Cottage Cheese in Tangy Pickled Sauce by Hina Gujral

Achari Paneer is not a new addition to the menu, it's quite a popular one but yea it could be found in different sections of the menu, sometimes it could be in appetizer section under the name Achari Paneer Tikka or Vegetarian Main Course - Achari…

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Kesar Pista Thandai - Saffron Pistachio Milk Drink

Kesar Pista Thandai - Saffron Pistachio Milk Drink by Hina Gujral

Thandai or Sardai is one of my favorite Indian drinks, the word Thandai/Sardai refers to cooling drink, as the name suggests Thandai is relished during summers reason being most of the ingredients in Thandai are natural cooling agents like fennel seeds, khus khus, melon seeds and all these ingredients together create Thandai which is…

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Kesar Mawa Ghujia

Kesar Mawa Ghujia by Hina Gujral

Ghujia is still an undiscovered sweet treat in South India, it has it's roots in North India especially Uttar Pradesh, where it is made in every household by the women in the family just before Holi along with other savory snacks

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Paneer Pasanda

Paneer Pasanda by Hina Gujral

The word "Pasanda" means every one's favorite and as the name suggests this paneer delicacy is adored by everyone who tastes it. The different pastes used to make the gravy add their own distinct flavors which combine to create a dish like non other. As usual I have made certain changes in the recipe, the original recipe suggest to…

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Punjabi Malai Paneer - Cottage Cheese in White Gravy

Punjabi Malai Paneer - Cottage Cheese in White Gravy by Hina Gujral

This typical Punjabi dish can be found in menu at most of the restaurant serving Indian food though sometimes name could be different like Safeed Paneer, Paneer Kesarwala or Cream Paneer but the soft and mouth melting curry with delicate flavors and subtle spices is always the same.

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Phirni - Rice Milk Pudding

Phirni - Rice Milk Pudding by Hina Gujral

Talking about Phirni, nobody knows about the roots of Phirni, some believe it came into existence during Mughal era, as a royal desert, today Phirni is a popular sweet dish not only in India but in Pakistan too and even after so many years it is till served in traditional style - earthen potware (Mitti Ke Kulhad or Matki). I think in…

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Rasgulla/Rasogulla

Rasgulla/Rasogulla by Hina Gujral

So spongy and soft, Rasgullas are my all time favorite sweets, I can relish two to three in one go without having overdose of sweetness. Only milk, sugar and water is required to make these spongy balls but still despite of simple ingredients Rasgulla making is an art, which can be easily mastered if you follow the right technique.…

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Makhane Ki Phirni - Lotus Seeds Milk Pudding

Makhane Ki Phirni - Lotus Seeds Milk Pudding by Hina Gujral

Makhane Ki Phirni is my version of two dishes Makhana Kheer and Rice Phirni, this recipe is a fusion of both the classic dishes and it tastes divine. Makhane Ki Phirni is must have item in my menu during Navratri because many people do not eat rice while fasting and this recipe is the best option when it comes to desert.

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Paneer Makhani - Cooking Without Onion And Garlic

Paneer Makhani - Cooking Without Onion And Garlic by Hina Gujral

Paneer Makhani in taste is very much similar to Butter Chicken with rich and creamy gravy slightly on a sweet side, this time while cooking Paneer Makhani I decided to give it a twist by not using onion and garlic, I feel we should keep on challenging ourselves than only mind can come up with new ideas, and if I would have not…

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