Desserts & Sweets

White Chocolate-Walnut and Dates Bar

My husband had ordered 3 large packs of sukkari dates online.   The dates were sweet, soft and just melted in…

1 October 2021

Mohanthal a Traditional Gujarati Sweet

Whilst growing up in Kenya, Churma na ladoo was what we made as a dessert when guests were invited.  It…

12 April 2021

Barfi Churmu with Flour, Oats and Almonds

One of the quickest and easiest Indian desserts, I like making is  churma na ladoo with jaggery.  I find this…

20 March 2021

Top 15 Sweets for any occasion

I have created a list of 15 easy to make Indian sweets/desserts which can be made during any festival. These sweets…

9 November 2020

Mumbai Ice Halwa made in Microwave

Mumbai Ice halwa is also called Bombay halwa or suko halwo too.  Years ago tins of Bombay Halwa,  made by…

4 November 2020

Cheat Kalakand (barfi using ricotta cheese) in the Instant Pot

Kalakand barfi has always been a favourite of mine.  Not a lot of Indian Mithai shops sell them as the…

2 November 2020

Traditional Shrikand- A sweet dish made with yogurt and sugar

SHRIKAND is a sweet dish always served chilled.   It can be served with pooris.  Most Gujarati thalis have this…

23 September 2020

Classic Apple Crumble

Lately, I have been shopping online for groceries and often find that I don't often get the best fruits choices.…

19 September 2020

Sweet Boondi (An Indian sweet)

Sweet Boondi/Bundi is one of my favourite Indian sweets.  I prefer them to Boondi Ladoos which are one of the…

16 August 2020

Saffron Penda (Indian dessert using milk powder)

The Indian month of Shravan has lots of Indian celebrations- a couple of them are Raksha bandhan and Janmastami.  And…

9 August 2020