A dessert cupis a single-serving dessert that is prepared and served in a cup, glass, jar or small container. It usually consists of multiple layers of ingredients such as cake, mousse, cream, pudding, fruits, chocolate, cookies or sauces. Dessert cups are popular, as they are convenient, visually appealing, portion-controlled and…
Gulab jamun is a classic, melt-in-mouth sweet that’s hugely popular across India and South Asia. It is known for its soft texture and rich, sugary flavor. Gulab jamoon is usually served warm or at room temperature, and is commonly enjoyed during festivals, weddings and celebrations. Gulab jamun consists of small,…
Payasam is a traditional South Indian sweet dish, especially popular in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. It is a creamy, rich pudding made by cooking ingredients like rice, vermicelli, lentils or tapioca in milk or coconut milk with sugar or jaggery, and is often flavored with cardamom…
Poli is a traditional sweet flatbread popular in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is a soft, thin flatbread made from maida, stuffed with a sweet filling, also known as obbattu, holige, paruppu poli or puran poli. The sweet filling is usually made with…
Vanilla cake is a soft, light, and fluffy dessert made with flour, sugar, eggs, butter, milk and vanilla. It has a delicate sweet flavour and a pleasant vanilla aroma that makes it simple yet delicious. The cake has a tender, moist texture with fine crumb and a golden-brown outer crust.…
Honey cake is a soft, syrup-soaked dessert commonly available in local bakeries across South India, especially in cities like Chennai and Bangalore. It is nostalgic favorite for many 90’s kids. It is often sold in square or rectangular slices, wrapped in butter paper or served in simple takeaway boxes. Unlike…
Milk peda is a classic Indian sweet that’s rich and soft with melt-in-the-mouth consistency. It has a creamy texture with a delicate caramelized milk flavour and a mild sweetness that isn’t overpowering. It’s especially popular during festivals like Diwali and Janmashtami, as well as for celebrations and gifting. Milk peda…
Suiyam is a traditional South Indian dessert, originated from the state of Tamilnadu. It is a deep fried snack made with channa dhal, coconut and jaggery. Each city of Tamilnadu has their own name for this recipe. Susiyam, suzhiyam, suzhiyan and suyyam are some of the other names for this…
Cupcakes are one of the popular dessert enjoyed by all ages. There are so many different flavours of cupcakes. But, the basic vanilla cupcake has always been my favourite. It is a simple and easy-to-make recipe perfect as a snack or to be served for any occasions like birthdays or…
Adhirasam is a traditional recipe of Tamil Nadu, which has a history of more than 1000 years. Adhirasam is a sweet made with either jaggery or sugar. Adhirasam made with jaggery is called as vella(jaggery) adhirasam whereas, the adhirasam made with sugar is called as sakkarai(sugar) adhirasam. Sakkarai adhirasam is…