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Kheer is a delicious traditional Indian dessert similar to the rice pudding we have here. It is said to have ancient origins. It is also known as khir, payesh, or payasam depending on the region you live in. Besides being an everyday recipe that can even be eaten for dinner, it is used in both religious and cultural offerings and celebrations. Since this is one of the most popular dishes in homes across the country, we find regional variations that add distinct flavors. In our Orange Kheer recipe, we use cardamom pods and saffron threads, which are the two most characteristic flavors of this dessert. There is historical and scientific certainty about the existence of Gautama Buddha. He lived from 566 to 485 BC in India. There are numerous stories about his life, in which his doctrine is oriented to help human beings reach their potential for enlightenment or Nirvana (the essence of Buddhist teachings). One of those stories goes like this: A young woman named Sujata, unable to get ...

At 10.20 I have to take the night train to Ajmer. Ajmer is housed in arid plains, surrounded by the Aravalli range. During a trip to Rajasthan, this small town is a good place to rest. Indeed, there is not much to visit. At a prudential hour I went out in search of the autorickshaw. I take one on the move and I tell him to wait a moment while I go to look for the backpacks. I said goodbye to our charming little hotel. I have a thali and I sit in the waiting room. I make the beds and I am going to sleep because I am supposed to arrive at our destination at 3.45 in the morning. However, the hours go by and I cannot sleep. Every time I get more nervous and it becomes increasingly difficult to fall asleep. I listen to all the songs and I'm still awake. Day 2 Finally I think I fall asleep, but the moment wakes me up because I are about to arrive. It's 3.30 and I will not have slept more than 30 minutes. I arrived at the Ajmer train station around 4 in the morning. The station is ful...

Italians are masters at making desserts! Italy is a land of excellent food. The basis of their cuisine is quality and fresh ingredients, simple preparation and proven flavor combinations. Chocolate ice cream sandwiches might be just the dessert you're looking for. One serving contains 563 calories, 6g of protein, and 35g of fat. 49 people were impressed by this recipe. From prep to plate, this recipe takes approximately 7 hours. Go to the store and get vanillan extract, egg yolks, bittersweet chocolate, and a few other things to make today. It can be enjoyed at any time, but is especially good for Summer. Fresh, tasty, practical and very easy to prepare: ice cream sandwiches. A practical idea for preparing home-made ice cream that will make adults and children happy for a delicious and colorful summer. Looking for an easy, freezer-friendly ice cream recipe perfect for summer? Then this homemade ice cream sandwiches recipe is just what you need. An ice cream sandwich is not a co...

A good lassi can comfort and revitalize a traveler on the streets of India, soothe the spicy sensation while enjoying your favorite curry, and provide a taste bud indulgence at any time of day. What is lassi? Lassi is a highly nutritious yogurt-based drink. Lassi is prepared in Indian homes, restaurants, cafes, and street food stalls (lassi wallahs). Origin of lassi Lassi originated in Punjab (an Indian state bordering Pakistan) but is the favorite cold drink of Indians, especially during the scorching heat. This refreshing beverage was created to counteract the effects of chili and spices during meals. Many people, when their food is very spicy, drink water, carbonated drinks, and/or alcoholic beverages to counteract the effects of the spiciness, but this is a MISTAKE. These drinks exalt the power of the spiciness. So next time, drink dairy products. Indians know a lot about spiciness and have been drinking lassi, raita (yogurt salad), or buttermilk for thousands of years. What ...

Winter is the favorite season of many. Some like to travel to different places in winter, some like to eat different kinds of food. Many people like winter for one reason. Because, only at this time of the year, there is an opportunity to eat all kinds of pithas. Also, there will be pithe puli at home during Poush Parban. In the old days, the arrival of winter meant milk was boiled in large pots in the yard. Grandmothers used to put the sweet warmth of the sun behing and make pithe, pili, patishapta tirelessly! Bengal is famous for its various occasions and tradition of making doodh puli which are made from rice flour, khoya, milk, ground pistachios and other. An ageless delicacy, the Doodh Puli is a famous 'pithe' in any bengali household. Doodh puli has a outer shell made with rice flour and is filled with sweet stuffing made with coconut and sugar and then these dumplings are either boiled in thickened milk sweetened with jaggery. At home, many people make different kinds...

Nag Panchami is a snake festival that is held in numerous places in India. It is celebrated in the month of July or August. Snakes are offered milk and even silver jewelry. In addition, fasting is usually done that day. In this festival, married women and girls, get up very early in the morning. After a bath, they arrange the offerings and go to places filled with snakes. If there are no snakes nearby, offerings are given to temple statues. Fairytales, legends, myths, and fables often revolve around animals. These are then used as symbols. They are related to human behavior or are intended to express the concerns or virtues of the animals. Everyone sees, for example, a symbol for a ruler in the lion, the fox as smart and cunning, the bear as good-natured. The Eagle is a symbol of heaven. The serpent among others is a symbol of the earth, underworld, or for wisdom. The snake is an animal which, because of its characteristics, hit and stimulated the imagination of human beings, often...

If you go looking for a second fish dish very inviting and delicious but also healthy and nutritious, here you have found the recipe for you. It is the Bhapa Chingri or steamed shrimp. The prawns must be fresh of course. If you can personally go to the port or, if you do not have one nearby, you can go to the fish market or the market early in the morning. Choose redder and beautiful shrimp that you will find and bring home. Remember that shrimp and fish, in general, should not have a faint smell of ammonia else it would mean that the freshness is a distant memory. You will need to prepare a fabulous mustard sauce to accompany this amazing recipe that will become a permanent fixture in your kitchen. When you cook the steamed shrimp, the main thing to remember is that crustaceans do not take long and should never be overcooked. You can make steamed shrimp on the stove, in a steamer or in the microwave. The Bhapa Chingri or steamed prawns undergo a light cooking that will allow you t...

Today we are going to travel a little bit to North India. Indian food, with its exotic flavors will be the protagonist of today. Many times, when we think of Indian food, we forget its delicious desserts. One of them, Gajar ka halwa is a traditional Indian dessert in which grated carrots are cooked over very low heat with milk, cardamom, cashews, raisins and clarified butter. The result is a delight for the palate, with a soft texture hardly describable if it has never been tasted. Most people directly associate Indian food with rice and curry, but this is just a very simplified idea of the actual diversity of regional dishes. Since I enjoy the sweet side of life, as you may have already noticed while browsing through this blog, today I speak of Gajar ka Halwa. What is that? A dessert of grated carrots cooked in milk, then fried in butter and seasoned with sugar, nuts, raisins and cardamom. Halva can be found in India in many variations, because it can be prepared with a variety ...

Maybe you've heard about Shangri-La once. This mythological city of unknown location, famed for the spirituality and teachings imparted by its inhabitants, has been of recurring use in the artistic, literary and audiovisual imaginary of the past century. There are many areas where this city has been planted, almost always linked to the Himalayas. I do not remember where I read a long time ago that the Mechuka valley was one of them. Day 1 After spending a few days living in a Buddhist monastery, I decided to travel there to see first hand what I found. I traveled from Itanagar to Along in positions worthy of a yoga instructor, avoiding with hands to hit the roof of the vehicle in every rut of the stony track. Once in Along, I climbed another vehicle that left shortly after dawn to Mechuka. A glance at the map may not reveal how hard it is to enter this valley. The line representing the road will be unable to guess that kind of road. It is, of course, unpaved, that timidly makes its...

The cuisine of Punjab, is not only highly diversified, in dairy products but also uses many spices. The most popular dish here is Sarson da Saag, a curry made with mustard leaves, spinach and numerous spices. The ideal places to have a Punjabi meal remains the dhaba, the restaurants or the taverns of truckers who are on the road that connects Delhi with the region and expose the metal on the outside of their pots, which unequivocally call for a hearty lunch. In these simple kiosks the variety and quality of food is truly remarkable. Sarson Ka Saag Aur Makki Ki Roti are classic Punjabi dishes, best with some white butter, jaggery or honey. This special combination of winter food makes everyone's mouth water in winter. As a traditional Punjabi dish, saag means green and sarso means mustard. This dish is a traditional Punjabi recipe, prepared with eggplant and mustard. It is a flavorful recipe, with a creamy texture and a hint of spiciness. Paired with a steaming hot roti makki...

Understanding the Malaysian cuisine is not easy; mixture and diversity concepts better define it. Malaysia smells of curry, a coconut rice pudding is invaded by all kinds noodles and vibrates with heat furnaces of the tandoor. Like a big pot is involved, where each culture is adding its ingredients, this country is a range of flavors. Here, who do not find something that suits your palate, you will not find anywhere. Malays themselves have their own dishes. There are others like Peranakan or Baba Nyonya. They are descendants of the early Chinese who arrived in the country from which was born a whole rich culture that is entrenched today. Then there are the Indians, who not only imported their customs both from North and South India but merged with the Malaysian customs and thus emerged Mamak restaurants, which refers to Indian Muslim ones. This mixture then allows us to enjoy many dishes and seasonings. Very spicy curries with thick sauces and tender meats. Chinese noodles made the...

Egg Paratha is a delicious and comforting twist on the Indian flatbread known as paratha. This recipe combines the smoothness of beaten egg all wrapped in a layer of crispy, slightly flaky bread. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, this dish has earned a special place in many families' breakfasts and snacks, thanks to its simplicity and versatility. Preparing Egg Paratha is a creative process. The base dough, made with wheat flour, water, and oil, is kneaded until smooth and elastic. It's then rolled out into thin circles and filled with a mixture of beaten egg, and spices to taste. The parathas are cooked in a hot pan with a little oil or ghee until the bread is golden brown creating a creamy and flavorful filling. This dish is appreciated not only for its flavor but also for its adaptability. Ingredients such as chopped onion, green chilies, cilantro, or spices like garam masala can be added to intensify the flavor. Egg Paratha is an excellent choice for a nutritio...

I still remember when I went to the travel agency to book the ticket for Varanasi and the guy asked me. But why are you going to Varanasi? It is not a beautiful city to visit, it is only religious. Well, luckily I did not listen to him: Varanasi is not only beautiful, but it is magical. A city that develops along the Ganges, in Uttar Pradesh, whose beating heart are the Ghats, the steps that descend into the river and where you meet so much humanity of all types. From believers who do ablutions in the Ganges to purify themselves to beggars who choose this city to die and thus be cremated along the sacred river (according to Hindus, scattering ashes in the Ganges stops the cycle of reincarnations or in any case elevates karma), from street artists and musicians to holy men dressed in orange who do processions, a mix of colors, races, different faces and spirituality that will conquer your heart. Varanasi is very complex. It is both chaotic and pervaded by a sense of peace that reache...

The typical Indian cuisine, you could say that it does not exist. When you travel through India you can see the variety of foods, tastes and smells that can be found in it. Bengal discovered the existence of the chutney which was a preparation much to its taste. At this point, the sources have divided some claim that it created a recipe using mango, raisins, garlic, sugar, and spices. Chutney is one of the fundamental components of the meal and is part of the gastronomic cuisine of this country. Its preparation is simple just choose a fruit, a spice or a vegetable, add sugar, vinegar and cook for a long time until the mixture will thicken. Then there are those who prefer more liquid and who prepares to preserve the pulp. There are many variations of chutney depending on the mix of spices, fruits, and vegetables. A lot also depends on the choice of yogurt, vinegar or lemon juice. Also, the color and texture changes depending on the ingredients chosen. In India certainly the most wi...

Tiramisu is the dessert that almost everyone likes and after any binge there will always be a space for a teaspoon of tiramisu. It is the most loved, the most requested, the most dreamed. Its current name derives from the Venetian dialect and is now considered a typical dessert of this region. Yet other regions compete for its origins like Friuli Venezia Giulia, Piedmont and Tuscany. Yet there are many little-known curiosities behind this sweet so loved! We'll tell you some. It was a fresh October evening in Taipei, the metropolis, and Taiwanese capital. We came out of a restaurant after dinner, specializing in hot pots. The unusually livable temperature (25 degrees at eight in the evening and humidity at 77%) is an invitation to walk. After the inevitable purchase of the usual bubble tea, we find ourselves in the night market of Liaoning, in the Zhongshan district that remains open until one o'clock. There are food stands and digital gadgets. Occasionally we find items mad...