Category Archives: Indian

Mango modak

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Deepali Gandhi

This Indian confectionary is a popular offering to Lord Ganesha during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.  I have posted a recipe for Chocolate flavoured ones a few months ago. This time, I decided to give it a fruity twist with … Continue reading →

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Rose and pistachio parfait

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Deepali Gandhi

The flavours in this parfait were inspired by the “Falooda” – a popular sundae-like Indian dessert. Served on a bed of vermicelli…. …. and a splatter of basil seeds…  … it is a perfect palate cooler after a selection of … Continue reading →

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Steamed modak with passion fruit sauce

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Deepali Gandhi

Another one for the Indian desserts project… Steamed rice flour dimsums with a sweet coconut and jaggery filling. Served with a dried pineapple slice, passion fruit and raspberry coulis.

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A Rangoli you can truly savour!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Deepali Gandhi

Diwali to me is all about lights and vibrant colours. It always brings to me sweet memories of hours spent making colourful rangolis outside the house and then lighting it up with diyas. This is the one thing that I … Continue reading →

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Apple and cinnamon rabdi

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Deepali Gandhi

A rich and creamy Indian dessert, made fresh and fruity by a single Bramley apple! I’m serving mine with an apple crisp and a couple of caramel decorations

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Pineapple and semolina halva

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Deepali Gandhi

… served with rum and raisin cream. A tangy and sweet halva with smooth rum and raisin cream. Perfect after fiery hot South Indian food!

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Indian desserts re-imagined

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Deepali Gandhi

If I were to review all the Indian restaurants in the UK, I would have one common complaint – a lack of  choice and imagination in the desserts menu. Of all the delicious sweets from every region of the country, … Continue reading →

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