Festival – Alpana's Cuisine

31 Aug

MODAK

Modak is Bhagwan Ganesha’s favourite sweet and made in many Hindu homes during the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi Festival. According to Hindu belief, it is considered one of the favourite dishes of Lord Ganesha and is therefore used in prayers. The sweet filling on the inside of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut and jaggery, while the outer soft shell is made from Rice flour or Wheat flour. The steamed version (called ukdiche modak) is often served hot with Ghee. Ingredients- For Dough ½ Cup Rice flour 1 [...]

12 Oct

KACHA GOLA

Kacha Gola is a very famous sweet from west bengal and made from fresh chenna.The sweetness is mild and the main aroma is infused by cardamom and saffron. INGREDIENTS – Full cream milk – 1 .5 Liter( Fresh chena made from Fresh milk) -250 gms Sugar powder – 1/2 cup Green cardamom powder-1 teaspoon Saffron […]

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28 Feb

KANJI VADA

Gajar ki kanji or fermented carrot drink is nutritious drink.It helps in digestion.It is low calorie drink normally made with black carrot but any type of carrot can be used. FOR KANJI INGREDIENTS : Black carrot- 250 grams Water – 2 liters Black mustard powder -2 tablespoon Red chilli powder- 1 teaspoon Normal salt to […]

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13 Jan

SARSON DA SAAG TE MAKKI DI ROTI

Food is very important to celebrate the Harvest festival of “Lohri”.. Sarson da saag te makki di roti is a pure Punjabi dish that is enjoyed by both Punjabis and non-Punjabis alike . This dish is regarded as the traditional way to prepare saag and is usually served with makki di roti, gur, achar, muli & pyaz. . It can be topped […]

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10 Nov

Nariyal Pista Barfi

Nariyal Pista Barfi is very delicious and easy to cook. On the occasion of Diwali I have made these delicious Barfi . Pista and coconut” s combination is awesome. INGREDIENTS : Fresh coconut(Finely grated) 2 cups Sugar 1/2 cup Crushed pistachios(Pista) 2 Table spoon Milkmaid 1/2 cup Green cardamom powder 1 teaspoon Pure ghee 2 […]

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14 Oct

ATTA DRY FRUITS LADOO

Atta ka Ladoo, a rich and healthy ladoo, is commonly made in every household with some variations.It is a very simple recipe with few ingredients with amazing taste.It is a winter speciality. INGREDIENTS : Multigrain atta 2 cups Sugar powder 1,1/2 cup Pure Ghee 3/4 cup or 1 cup Cashew nut (roughly chopped)1/4 cup Raisins […]

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15 Oct

LAVANG LATIKA

Lavang Latika , tasty,rich and full of Indian spices aroma, is one of famous sweets of Bengal and Bihar . This sweet is normally prepared after Durga Puja . There are many other similar stuffed delicacies but in Laung Lata stand apart from the others because of aroma of clove .Enjoy this Diwali with this […]

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14 Oct

CHANDRAKALA

Chandrakala is traditional sweet delicacy from Northern India and very common during Diwali .It is made of Multipurpose Flour stuffed with sweetened khoya ,coconut,cardamom powder and dry fruits with crispy covering and dipped in sugar syrup.Enjoy Diwali with this sweet delicacy with family and friends. INGREDIENTS : Multipurpose flour 2 cups Pure Ghee 1/2 cup […]

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05 Aug

Nariyal Rabri Ladoo

Rabri Coconut Ladoos are very easy and quick Ladoos we can make at home.On the occasion of Rakshabandhan i have made these delicious Ladoos.Rabri and coconut” s combination is awesome. INGREDIENTS : Dessicated coconut 2 cups Sugar syrup 1 cup (1 string consistency) Rabri 1 cup Green cardamom powder 2 teaspoon Dessicated coconut 1/2 cup […]

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03 Sep

GUJIYA

Gujiya is very popular and famous dish in North India.They are made mostly during festive time.There are many variations in stuffing recipe of Gujiya like it made with khoya-mawa ,sooji,dry fruits, dipped in sugar syrup etc…Different region has different name of Gujiya like in Bihar -Pedakia , Maharashtra-Karanji, Gujrat-Guhara but the shape is […]

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