Indian Sweets

Apple TartApple Tart

Apple Tart

Hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas and New Year.  This year we celebrated our first Diwali and Christmas without…

12 January 2023
Jalebi ladoosJalebi ladoos

Jalebi ladoos

Yep - you read that right!! I made some jalebi ladoos a couple of weeks ago!  I usuallymake jalebis following…

17 December 2020
Sweet Boondi (An Indian sweet)Sweet Boondi (An Indian sweet)

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
Kaju Katli – Cashew Fudge sweetKaju Katli – Cashew Fudge sweet

Kaju Katli – Cashew Fudge sweet

Kaju Katli - Cashew Fudge sweet  is one of the easiest Indian sweets, with very few ingredients and it's perfect…

21 August 2014
Almond Barfi – An Indian sweet with powdered milk and almondsAlmond Barfi – An Indian sweet with powdered milk and almonds

Almond Barfi – An Indian sweet with powdered milk and almonds

These almond barfis were made by my husband as a surprise for me on Mother’s Day.  He adapted my recipe…

25 March 2013
Chocolate Barfi – A classic Indian Sweet (Mithai)Chocolate Barfi – A classic Indian Sweet (Mithai)

Chocolate Barfi – A classic Indian Sweet (Mithai)

  Chocolate barfi (or sometimes spelled burfi) was a favourite of mine when I was a child and is now…

13 November 2011
Adadiya – Indian sweet dish for winterAdadiya – Indian sweet dish for winter

Adadiya – Indian sweet dish for winter

Adadiyas have lots of childhood memories for me.  During the cooler months in Kenya,  my dad used to make these…

10 November 2011
Traditional Gujarati Lapsi (Indian dessert)Traditional Gujarati Lapsi (Indian dessert)

Traditional Gujarati Lapsi (Indian dessert)

Lapsi is a traditional Gujarati sweet often served up on auspicious occasions.  I was looking for a partcular lapsi recipe that…

14 July 2011
Mawa/Khoya PendaMawa/Khoya Penda

Mawa/Khoya Penda

My hubby and sons have been asking me to make these Mawa/Khoya Penda (or pedas) for a couple of days as…

14 February 2011
Jalebi – Spiral Shaped Indian SweetJalebi – Spiral Shaped Indian Sweet

Jalebi – Spiral Shaped Indian Sweet

Jalebi are Spiral Shaped Indian Sweets. They are one of the most popular sweets within the Indian community.   It's made…

22 January 2011