BM #113 Week 3 Day 3 - 

Sandesh is probably the easiest sweets made by Bengalis. I started to make some other dessert but ended up with crumbled paneer and so this Sandesh happened.

With this traditional sweet from West Bengal, I conclude this series of traditional sweets.

Ingredients - 

Homemade Paneer crumbled and kneaded 1/4 cup
Sugar 2 Tbsp
Cardamom powder 1/4 tsp
Crushed Almonds 1 Tbsp (divided use)



Method Of Preparation -


Whip the crumbled paneer and sugar to get a smooth mixture.

In a heated pan, cook the above mixture for about 3-4 minutes until the mixture comes together as a single mass. Mix in the cardamom powder and crushed almonds.

Remove from heat. After a few minutes, pinch small portions and roll into small discs. Press in the crushed almonds as a garnish and allow them to cool.


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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Makes 4-5

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Posted by Harini R on Friday, June 19, 2020


BM #113 Week 3 Day 2 - 

Today's traditional sweet comes from the state of Rajasthan. This version of churma laddu is one of the easiest and yummiest, if I may say so.

For these laddus, there is a version of Paratha called Tawa Pudi (shall post the detailed recipe later), which is used as the base. Any other nuts can be added. I have added just some crushed almonds.

These laddus were so tasty that they disappeared in under 5 minutes.

One of my Rajasthani friends was very happy when I told her about these laddus. She went down her memory lane and was narrating how her grandma used to treat them with these simple and yummy laddus.

Recipe Source tv program
Ingredients - 

Wheat Flour 1/2 cup
Salt as needed
Water as needed to knead a soft dough
Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
Ghee (in semi solid form) 2-3 tsp
Almonds handful
Sugar 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp (adjust as per preference)


Method Of Preparation -


In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour, salt and water and knead into a soft dough. Cover and set aside for a few minutes.

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.

Knead each portion and roll into a 4 inch disc. Apply ghee generously and sprinkle cardamom Powder. Fold the edges so that the ghee doesn't ooze out.

Dust some flour and roll it into a thick paratha.

Heat a griddle and cook on both sides spreading ghee on both sides until they are golden brown on both sides.

Remove from the griddle and allow to cool.

Continue with the rest of the dough. 

Meanwhile powder the sugar and coarsely crush almonds and transfer into a mixing bowl.

Tear the parathas into smaller pieces and pulse them in a mixer so they resemble bread crumbs.

Add the crumbs to the sugar mixture. Knead well and because of the sugar and ghee, it will easily form a stiff dough.

Pinch 8-9 portions of the dough and roll them as laddus. Allow them to dry for a few minutes and they are ready to be enjoyed.

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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Makes 8-9

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BM #113 Week 3 Day 1 - 

This week I shall showcase some traditional sweets from different states of India.

Today's traditional sweet is from the the state of Gujarat. With simple and healthy ingredients, this burfi has become one of my favorites. 

I first tasted this at our local temple where one elderly lady distributed this sweet as part of the offering that day. I had the opportunity to get the recipe from her too. The forgetful me didn't note down the proportions but had an idea of the ingredients. 

Recipe Inspiration here
Ingredients - 

Wheat Flour 2 cups
Ghee 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp
Almonds + Cashew Coarsely crushed 1/2 cup
Cardamom Powder 1/2 tsp
Jaggery Powdered/Grated 1 1/2 cups


Method Of Preparation -


In a heated thick bottomed pan, add 1/2 cup of ghee and wheat flour.

Fry the flour until the flour turns golden brown. Make sure the flour is stirred continuously. It took me approximately 15 minutes.

When the flour is almost golden brown, add in the coarsely crushed almonds and cashews. Sprinkle the cardamom powder as well.

Remove from heat. Add the powdered/grated jaggery and sprinkle about a tablespoon of milk.

Mix thoroughly and the residual heat is enough for the whole mass to come together.

Immediately transfer the mixture onto a greased tray. (I used a parchment covered tray). Pat the mixture evenly onto the tray.

The mixture has to be firmly tapped else it will turn crumbly.

After about 30 minutes, using a knife, roughly make slices and set aside for a couple of hours.

Carefully lift the slices and store them in an airtight container. 


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Preparation Time 25 minutes + 2.5 hours resting time
Makes 50 1- inch squares + 1/2 cups of crumbles :)

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BM #113 Week 2 Day 3 - 

Today's letter happens to be 'O' in the A-Z series. So I present the ever popular Kobbari Lauzu in a new avatar. I added quick cooking oats to the mix and the result was amazing.

Since Oats has become a common grain used in today's kitchen everywhere, I feel I can classify this as an Andhra dish. Before checking the recipe, here is the list of recipes so far in this A-Z series of Andhra Dishes..



Ingredients - 

Quick Cooking Oats 1/2 cup
Coconut, shredded 1/2 cup
Jaggery Powder 1/2 cup
Almonds Crushed 2 Tbsp
Ghee 1/4 tsp


Method Of Preparation -


In a heated pan, add ghee and roast the crushed almonds and quick cooking oats until they are golden brown and aromatic.

Remove them onto a plate and coarse grind the oats and set aside.

Using the same heated pan, add jaggery powder and about a tablespoon of water.

Add the shredded coconut (I thawed the frozen coconut and added) and the coarse ground roasted oats.

Mix well until all the jaggery is absorbed and the mixture starts to dry out.

Remove from heat and set aside for a few minutes. While the mixture is still warm to touch, pinch about 1/2 a tablespoon of the mixture and roll into laddus.

Set aside for a few minutes allowing them to firm up.

Serve them and enjoy !

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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Makes 9-10 laddus

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BM #113 Week 2 Day 2 -

To continue the A-Z series of Andhra Dishes, today, N for Nuvvula Karam Podi (Nuvvulu(a) = Sesame seeds; Karam = Spicy; Podi = Powder)

Here the ingredients can be adjusted as needed but I found that my family loves this combination of dals, peanuts, garlic and sesame seeds.

We eat this with rice, I sprinkle in many sabjis, gravies, Asian flavored noodles and sometimes even on bread :). The idea is that this podi is multi purpose and totally customizable. 

I would love to avoid garlic here but my kids love this podi because of the garlic. So the garlic stays in the recipe :).

Ingredients - 

Sesame Seeds 3/4 cup
Chana Dal 1/2 cup
Urad Dal 1/2 cup
Peanuts 1/4 cup
Coconut Powder 1/4 cup 
Coriander Seeds 1 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds 2 tsp
Red Chillies 8-9 (as needed)
Garlic Cloves 6-7 (Optional)
Salt as needed


Method Of Preparation -


Dry roast all the ingredients separately, allow them to cool.

First coarse grind the dals and red chilies and then finally mix in the sesame seeds and grind them until desired consistency.

I like it to be slightly coarsely ground to have the extra crunch.


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Preparation Time 15 minutes
Makes 2 1/2 cups

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BM #113 Week 2 Day 1 - 

This week I shall showcase some Andhra Dishes starting with the letters M, N and O, to continue the A-Z series.

Today's recipe is a very healthy podi which is apt for the current season. My MIL always says that Moringa leaves (Drumstick leaves, Munagaku) need to be included in our diet especially in the rainy months as it is supposed to help with immunity. 
Here are few other ways to enjoy this healthy green. Drumstick Leaves Sambar, Drumstick Leaves Curry

The featured platter includes Green Tomato Dal, Chow chow Sabji, Beerakaya Pachadi, Munagaku Podi, Rice, Yogurt and Mango Mousse.

Ingredients - 

Drumstick Leaves 2-3 cups
Curry leaves few
Peanuts handful
Chana Dal 2 Tbsp
Urad Dal 2 Tbsp
Coriander Seeds 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/2 tsp
Marble sized piece of tamarind
Dry Red Chilies 4-5
Salt as needed
Garlic Cloves 2-3 (Optional - I didn't add)



Method Of Preparation -


Wash and pat dry the drumstick leaves. Air drying the washed leaves is the best. Dry roast the dried leaves until they are crisp.

Dry roast the remaining ingredients separately except salt.

Allow them to cool, add salt and grind into a semi coarse powder.

Spread the powder in a wide plate allowing it to cool.

Store in an airtight container.


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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Makes 1 cup approximately

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Posted by Harini R on Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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