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Homemade Shahi Tukda ( Bread Pudding )

Shahi Tukda (Royal Indian Bread Pudding) An elegant, classic Mughlai dessert featuring crispy, ghee-fried bread elements soaked in fragrant sugar syrup and topped with a rich, slow-simmered cardamom and kewra rabdi. Prep time: 10 minutes   Cook time: 1 hour   Yield: 4–6 servings Ingredients For the Rabdi (Thickened Milk)  4 cups (1 liter) Full-cream whole milk  ½ cup Condensed milk (adjust to taste)  ½ tsp Cardamom powder  1 tsp Kewra water (screwpine essence) For the Sugar Syrup  1 cup Granulated sugar  1 cup Water For the Fried Bread Base  6 slices White bread (crusts removed, cut into equal squares or triangles)  Ghee or neutral oil (for deep or shallow frying) Method 1. Prepare the Rabdi 1. Simmer the milk: In a wide, heavy-bottomed pan, bring the whole milk to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Stir occasionally and scrape the milk solids (malai) from the ...
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Whole wheat Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Quick & Healthy Apple Cinnamon Rolls No Yeast • No Refined Sugar • 100% Whole Wheat These rolls offer all the cozy comfort of traditional cinnamon rolls but with a healthy, wholesome twist. By swapping all-purpose flour for whole wheat and using baking powder instead of yeast, you get a quick, fuss-free treat that is packed with juicy, caramelized apple goodness. • Prep time: 20 minutes • Bake time: 20–25 minutes • Total time: 45 minutes • Yield: 8–10 rolls Ingredients For the Quick Pastry Dough • 2 cups Whole wheat flour • 2 tsp Baking powder • ½ tsp Baking soda • ¼ tsp Salt • 3 tbsp Cold butter (cut into small cubes) • ¾ cup Yogurt or Buttermilk (adjust slightly to form a soft dough) • 2 tbsp Coconut sugar For the Juicy Apple Filling • 2 medium Apples , finely chopped • 1 tbsp Butter (for sautéing) • ¼ cup Coconut sugar • 1 ½ tbsp Ground cinnamon • Optional: A splash of water or lemon juice to help soften the apples Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Saut...
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Paneer Ghee Roast

  Ingredients:  6-10 Red chillies 1 tbsp Coriander seeds 1 tbsp cumin 2 tsp black pepper corn 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1tsp fenugreek seeds 3-4 cloves 5-6 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 5-6 curry leaves 1 tsp jaggery 3 tbsp curd/ plain yogurt 250 gm Paneer Paneer Ghee Roast This dish is a coastal Karnataka specialty known for its fiery red color, tangy undertones, and the rich aroma of clarified butter (ghee). Ingredients Prep • The Masala Paste: Red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, cloves, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves. • The Base: Paneer (250g, cubed), yogurt, and jaggery. • Pantry Steple: Ghee (clarified butter) and salt. Instructions 1. Prepare the Roast Masala 1. In a small pan, dry roast the red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, and fenugreek seeds over low heat. Roast until they become fragrant and the chillies darken slightly. 2. Once cooled, transfer the spices to a grinder...
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Baked stuffed bati with Dal

  Stuffed Baked Bati Stuffed batis , also known as  Masala Bati , often feature a filling of spiced green peas or potatoes. I have used a Potato masala curry that we make for dosa. Ingredients Dough : 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta), 1/4 cup semolina (suji), 1/4 cup ghee, 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain), and salt. Stuffing : leftover potato masala curry Instructions Make the Dough : Combine flour, suji, ghee, salt, and ajwain. Add water gradually to knead a  stiff dough . Let it rest for 20 minutes. Shape the Bati : Divide dough into small balls. Flatten a ball, place a spoonful of stuffing in the center, and seal the edges to form a round ball. Bake : Preheat your oven to  375°F (190°C)  or  180°C . Place batis on a tray and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crusty. Ghee Soak : Remove from the oven,  lightly crack each bati, and dip completely into melted ghee for soaking an au This nutritious dal uses equal parts of five l...
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