The best way to use the seasons abundance is make an Apple Halwa. Delicately flavored with the flavors of cardamom & saffron and sweetened with jaggery, this halwa give a sweet ending to any meal.
I prepare a huge stock of Apple halwa when apples are in season. It is so simple to prepare and does not need any special ingredients. As you all know, I like to keep my dishes simple, easy and less time consuming. Well , when one is working, you need to be that.
Ghuti Hui Kheer/ Rice Pudding is a slow cooked creamy pudding . Flavored with cardamom and saffron the texture , taste and flavor is a treat to taste buds.
Ghuti Hui Kheer/ Rice Pudding is special prepared to celebrate the birth of Rasool allah (SAW) during Milad un Nabi. Back home, the celebration was huge. Ammi used to prepare a large variety of dishes and all the relatives were invited to celebrate this auspicious occasion. Samosas, korma, biryani & lastly this kheer would be lavish spread on the dastarkhwan.
Shikanji – An Indian Lemonade is favorite summer drink of India. Made with lemon & special type of masala, this is a coolant drink during summers.
Indian summers are pretty harsh. And the region of central India has an ample amount of heat specially dry hot winds. So one needs to be fully hydrated during this time. So when in summer , we have drinks like Panna, Lassi, and Shikanji.
Shikanji Ka Masala/ Lemonade Masala is a special masala used to prepare an Indian Lemonade also known as Shikanji.
Shikanji is one of the most loved drink in summers in India. With its coolant properties and abundance of vitamin c, this drink is must have for summers.
