Karanji is a traditional Diwali snack. Flaky, crackly pastry is wrapped around a delicious filling of coconut, cardamom, and cashews. For my quick and easy -- and baked -- version, I use puff pastry. ...
Vegan Mango Lassi
Nothing beats the sweltering summer heat like a tall glass of Mango Lassi. My Vegan Mango Lassi is made with cashew milk instead of yogurt, and it tastes absolutely divine. Cardamom and vanilla ...
Vegan Gulab Jamun
Vegan Gulab Jamun is an Indian dessert to die for. These gulab jamuns come together in a jiffy, using bread and cashew cream, but they are so delicious, no one can tell they are divinely ...
Vegan Butternut Squash Cashew Halwa for Diwali
A happy Diwali to all with this scrumptious vegan Butternut Squash Cashew Halwa, and here's hoping it puts joy in your hearts and light in your lives. :)Diwali is a very special time for ...
Chana Dal Burfi, a vegan Indian sweet
Chana Dal Burfi is a popular Indian sweet made with lentils, nuts, sugar, and a hint of cardamom. I have for you today a very vegan version of this sorta-fudge delicacy, and -- like with the many ...
Mango Shahi Tukda, Because It’s Diwali
I am here with a quick recipe for Diwali and I think you'll love it as much as I do not just because it's delicious (as in out-of-this-world good) but because it's also ridiculously easy to make. ...
Mango Kulfi
Summers in Bombay are a delicious time to enjoy one of the city's most beloved street foods: an ice cream that goes by the rather cute name of Kulfi. Kulfi can be found nearly anywhere in the city, ...
Kaju Rava Laddu
True story. In my sweet obsessed home, a laddu has always been something of a pariah. Desi, who can eat a whole carton of ice cream in one sitting, and half a box of kaju katli in another, will turn ...
Semiya Payasam, a vermicelli pudding
Semiya Payasam or shevyachi kheer is a delicious pudding made with vermicelli, nuts, and raisins. This ghee-free, dairy-free version is just as delicious, and also easy and quick.The other day, as ...
Zucchini Halwa
A dairy-free, melt-in-the-mouth vegan, Indian-style Zucchini Halwa made with almond milk and infused with the fragrance of cardamom.My Zucchini Halwa is a great way to use up all those summer ...
Phirni
Phirni is a delicate and delectable rice pudding from India, scented with rose water and cardamom. My delicious vegan version uses almond milk.A true testament to the richness and popularity of the ...
Vegan Kaju Katli
My vegan Kaju Katli is an Indian fudge made with cashew nuts and flavored quite simply with saffron and cardamom. A gluten-free recipe.It's Diwali, everyone, and hope yours is warm and fuzzy ...
Besan Cashew Halwa
In India, right now, 'tis the season to be holy. Everyone's just winding down from a birthday bash for Ganesh the elephant-headed god, Dussehra's already at the doorstep, and Diwali will be here ...
Fruit and Nut Burfi, an Indian-Style Fudge
Desi has a monster sweet tooth and I try as much as possible to keep it happy with homemade goodies like this Fruit and Nut Burfi. Made with no added sugar and with the wholesome goodness of dry ...