Kasi Halwa Recipe-Poosanikai Halwa-White Pumpkin Halwa-Diwali Special

Kasi halwa is a traditional South Indian sweet prepared with ash gourd. It is usually served at South Indian weddings. It can be prepared for any special or festive occasions. It is very easy to make and tastes delicious. Today we will learn how to make Kasi halwa with step wise pictures following this easy recipe.








Kasi Halwa




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves:1 -2

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Ashoka Halwa Recipe-Thiruvaiyaru Style Asoka Halwa-Easy Diwali Sweets

Ashoka Halwa is very popular in Thiruvaiyar in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu. This halwa is also known as "Thiruvaiyar Halwa". This halwa is commonly served in weddings in Thanjavur district. It is one of the easiest halwa recipes that even beginners can try with confidence. Enjoy making this Halwa for Diwali this year. Today we will learn how to make Ashoka halwa following this easy recipe

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Easy Nankhatai Recipe-Eggless Indian Cookies Step by Step Recipe-Homemade Diwali Gift Ideas

Nankhatai is a very popular Indian shortbread cookies with cardamom flavor prepared by mixing gram flour, all purpose flour and semolina. These melt-in-the-mouth biscuits are sweet and crunchy. These homemade nankhatais make an excellent Diwali gift for friends and family. It is also perfect with evening tea or coffee. I adapted the recipe from nishamadhulika. Today we will learn how to make

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Moong Dal Halwa-Rajasthani Moong Dal Ka Halwa Recipe Step by Step

Moong dal halwa is a classic dessert from the state of Rajasthan. It is made using split yellow lentils, ghee, sugar and nuts. It can be made for all special occasions and festivals like Diwali. Learn to make delicious Moong dal halwa following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








  Moong Dal Halwa




 Prep Time : 10 mins (excluding soaking time)

 Cook Time : 40 mins 
 Serves:2-3

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Suiyam Recipe-Sweet Susiyam-Sugiyam

Suiyam, susiyam, sugiyam, suliyam, seeya are all different names for these crispy, sweet balls. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. You can make these for any festivals or even as a tea time snack. We make these with boli filling (chana dal and jaggery) or this coconut jaggery filling. This is more tastier than the bengal gram filling. It is very easy to make and also tastes

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Sweet Appam Recipe without Baking Soda-Sweet Appam with Rice flour-Wheat flour-Rava

This sweet appam is very easy to make and I could not wait to share this recipe, for this festive season. It needs no soaking or grinding of rice to a smooth paste. As I have not added cooking soda or baking powder or banana, this appam will not be spongy. It will be a little crisp on the outside and soft on the inside but definitely will taste very delicious. It can be made during festivals or

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Aval Kesari-Poha Kesari Recipe-Avalakki Kesari Bath-Gokulashtami Special

As Gokulashtami is nearing, I wanted to share an easy sweet made with flattened rice/beaten rice (known as aval in Tamil). The method is similar to rava kesari but is made with poha/aval. It is easy to make and tastes delicious. Usually we make thattai, seedai and murukku for Krishna Jayanthi, but if you do not find time but still want to do something for Krishma Jayanthi, you can make this

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Chocolate Burfi Recipe-Chocolate Burfi with Khoya-Double Layered Chocolate Burfi

Hope you all had a great Diwali. My apologies for not answering all your mails and comments as I was on a break for a week. I made these delicious chocolate double layered burfi with unsweetened khoya/mava for Diwali. I have made chocolate burfi with maida and milk powder several times but this is the first time I am making chocolate two layered burfi with khoya. Chocolate burfi with khoya is

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Doodh Peda-Kesar Milk Peda Recipe-Instant Paal Peda

The traditional method of making doodh peda is time consuming and requires cooking milk for a long time until it thickens. This is an instant method of making doodh peda with condensed milk and milk powder and is flavored with saffron. Today we will learn how to make doodh peda following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Doodh Peda




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 10 mins

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Aval Laddu-Poha Ladoo Recipe-Healthy Snack Recipes for Kids-Diwali Snacks

Today I am going to share with you a very easy and also a very healthy snack for kids which does not have white sugar or maida in it. You can also prepare this easy recipe for Diwali. Today we will learn how to make poha laddus following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








How to make Aval Laddu/Poha Laddu




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 5 mins 
 Serves: 9 laddus
 Recipe

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Gulab Jamun Recipe-Gulab Jamuns with Khoya-Deepavali Sweets

I have been getting lot of requests for gulab jamun recipe with khoya. So I called my mother and got the recipe from her as she is an expert in making gulab jamuns. Already we have seen how to make gulab jamun with instant mix and with bread, today we will learn how to prepare Gulab jamuns with khoya following this very easy recipe.




Gulab Jamun Recipe with Khoya 

Prep time - under 10 mins

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Kesar Kaju Katli Recipe-Kesar Kaju Burfi-Easy Diwali Sweet Recipes

Kaju Katli is a very popular Indian sweet which I have posted long time back. Kesar Kaju katli is one that includes saffron and is more exotic and rich. This expensive sweet can be easily made at home. Today we will learn how to prepare Kesar Kaju Katli recipe following our easy recipe with step by step pictures.








How to make Kaju Katli-Cashewnut Burfi with saffron




 Prep Time : 10

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Coconut Laddu Recipe-Nariyal Ke Ladoo-Diwali Recipes for Kids

I am working overtime this Diwali to make your Diwali cooking experience, a very  happy and delightful one. This easy and traditional coconut laddu needs just 3 ingredients- coconut, milk, and sugar. Anyone, even beginners can try this with ease. I have also given you ideas on how to decorate the laddus (any laddus) for kids. I am sure that it would be great fun for the kids to help in making

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Rasmalai Recipe-How to make Rasmalai-Diwali Sweets

Rasmalai is a very popular Indian (Bengali) sweet prepared with paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Ras means 'juice' and malai means 'cream'. Rasmalai is actually rasgulla soaked in rich saffron flavored creamy milk. This rich dessert is usually prepared on special occasions and is served after meals. As Diwali in nearing, I wanted to post something special for all my readers, so here I am with

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Thiratipal Recipe-Palkova-Diwali Sweet Recipes-Deepavali Sweet

This year Diwali falls on 2 nd November,2013. We have just another 15 days more for Diwali. This is my first recipe for this Diwali. Thiratipal is a very delicious traditional South Indian sweet. This is very easy to prepare and needs very few ingredients but a bit time consuming. There are hardly any chances to go wrong with this very easy recipe. Kids will love this Diwali sweet a lot. Today

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Mango Phirni Recipe-Aam Ki Phirni

Mango is one of the most versatile of fruits and can be added to a wide range of dishes from salads to desserts to main course. Before the mango season ends, I wanted to share another classic Indian dessert prepared with ripe mangoes. Today we will learn how to prepare mango phirni following our easy recipe.





How to make Mango Phirni 

Prep time - under 15 mins
Cook time - under 30 mins

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Dry Fruit Laddus-Dry Fruit and Nut Laddus-Healthy Snack Recipe

Dry Fruit Laddus are healthy, delicious and guilt free snacks. They are good not only for kids but also for adults.These healthy power packed snack does not have any unhealthy ingredients like sugar or preservatives or artificial food colors. The good thing is that they are so easy to prepare. You can give these laddus to kids after they return from school or even pack them in their snack box.

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Rava Kesari Recipe

I am very happy that this is my 100th post. My heartfelt thanks to all visitors, readers, fellow bloggers, friends for the encouragement, compliments and love you all have showered so far. I appreciate each and ever comment and feedback I have received. Thank you very much. Without your love and support Padhukitchen would not have come so far. So I decided to celebrate this occasion with a

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Carrot Halwa Recipe

Carrot Halwa or Gajar ka halwa as it is known in Hindi is a very popular Indian dessert made with carrots. It is a very simple and delicious dessert and can be done in a few minutes time. North Indian style of making carrot halwa is almost the same, but has more nuts and khoya is added to it (which I will share it later). Today we will learn how to make easy carrot halwa - South Indian style.

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