Anubala's Kitchen

Sago Custard Kheer

Sago Custard Kheer

When we were living in Muscat, during Dussehra, one evening, I had invited around 20 friends for haldi kumkum. I had planned to make kheer that day.  Generally I make kheer using condensed milk and evaporated milk to make a rich and creamy kheer. That particular day, I didn’t have enough of condensed milk. ThatRead more about Sago Custard Kheer[…]

Badhusha and Chocolate Badhusha 

Badhusha and Chocolate Badhusha 

Badhusha is one of my most favourite traditional sweet. I learnt this from Chitra mam, my veena teacher few years back in Muscat. It was during Diwali time. It’s a simple recipe once you get the hang of it. Along with the traditional Badhusha, today I have made Chocolate Badhushas ( badhusha topped with chocolateRead more about Badhusha and Chocolate Badhusha […]

Kesar Badam Falooda

Kesar Badam Falooda

Falooda is a popular dessert in Indian subcontinent. Traditionally it is made from mixing rose syrup, vermicelli, basil seeds( sabza), tapioca pearls and chilled flavoured milk. Falooda is one such dessert to which I can never say no. It’s my husband’s favourite  too. Yesterday I made this as it was his birthday. There are too many varieties ofRead more about Kesar Badam Falooda[…]

Pasi Paruppu Payasam

Pasi Paruppu Payasam

Mahashivratri is one of the greatest and the most celebrated Hindu festivals when Lord Shiva is glorified, worshipped and honored with sanctifying rituals throughout the night. The word Shiva means all-auspicious. Maha means great, and Ratri means night. Maha Shivaratri means The Great Night of Shiva. For Lord Shiva devotees Maha Shivaratri 2015 is theRead more about Pasi Paruppu Payasam[…]

Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak

I have never been fond of Mysore Pak until I tasted the very famous Krishna sweet’s Mysore Pak. I was completely bowled over by the richness and melt in mouth texture of that Mysore Pak. Long back, in the year 1995 when I was working with Citi Bank’s customer service, one of my good friendRead more about Mysore Pak[…]

Strawberry Flavoured Kesari( Sooji Halwa/ Sheera)

Strawberry Flavoured Kesari( Sooji Halwa/ Sheera)

It’s been a month since I started blogging. It’s been a very interesting journey as am learning something everyday. As I was talking to my daughter about this yesterday, she told me ‘Amma, you should make something special to celebrate this small milestone’. Everyone at home is being very supportive, especially my kids. Before postingRead more about Strawberry Flavoured Kesari( Sooji Halwa/ Sheera)[…]

Paal Payasam

Paal Payasam

Paal Payasam ( rice and milk Kheer) is a traditional Kerala dessert. It’s made of milk, rice and sugar. A very simple and delicious Kheer. I learnt this recipe from a good friend long back( 1999) when I was in Muscat 🙂 Her name is Vijaya and she was from Andhra Pradesh. Though am notRead more about Paal Payasam[…]