Sweets
and Dessert Recipes
 Have
a craving for Sweets, Desserts and Puddings? If yes you're in the
right place! Even if you don't have a craving for anything sweet,
then you are in the right place too!
Our
collection of Indian Sweet recipes will want you asking for more....Indian
sweets are usually based on sugar or jaggery.
When
is sugar is heated with water it melts into a syrup, which is the
base for most sweet recipes.
As
it gets heated, it undergoes different stages of consistency; If
the right consistency is reached , the sweet will turn out really
well.
With
enough practice, Sweets can be prepared in a jiff. Many of the dessert
recipes, however don't require the use of sugar syrup and can prepared
like any other dish.
Sugar
Syrup Preparation is give at the end of the page...go there now
Traditional
Sweets:
Traditional
Sweets of India
Savour
the taste of Traditional and popular sweet recipes of India. Chiroti,
Peni, Rosogolla, Rasmalai, Jalebi, Gulab Jamun, Cham Cham, Basundi,
Badusha, Paal poori and Rasmalai recipes here.
More
Ehtnic and Traditional Indian Desserts & Sweets
Some
more traditional Indian sweets for any occasion.Badam Seera, Dal
Seera, Puran Poli, Milk Poli, Sweet Kachori, Mitha Kajha, Karanjia,
Boondi...
Occassional
/ Special Sweets:
Burfi
varieties
Coconut
Burfi, Kaju(Cashewnut) Burfi, Dates and Dryfruits Burfi, Mysore
Pak, Milk and Coconut Burfi, Beetroot Burfi, Besan Burfi and Soan
papdi are feature here.
Halwas
and Laddus
Lots
of halwas and laddoo recipes to choose from; Gajar ka Halwa, Rice
Halwa, Chickoo Halwa, Dryfruits halwa, Banana Apple Halwa, Rava
ladoo, Besan Laddoo, Boondi Laddoo, Malai Ladoo, Coconut Ladoo are
here.
Desserts,
India and Beyond:
Banana
Desserts
A
small but unique collection of Desserts and puddings prepared out
of Banana. Banana Custard, Banana rolls, Banana Biscuit, Banana
Cream Pudding, Banana kheer are here.
Weekend
Desserts
Tasty
desserts recipes such as Cocoa shells, Hot Pudding with White sauce,
Crunchy Dessert, Kesar Pista Kulfi, Apple Vanilla ice-cream, Maida
Biscuit, Bread Pudding and Cake Caramel are here.
Something
sweet with Rice?
Sweet
Rice Recipes - A collection of Sweet Pulaos and other
Sweet Rice varieties
Basic
Sugar Syrup preparation:
Mix
enough water to cover the sugar. Heat it to dissolve slowly , stirring
in between. Do not allow it to boil until completely dissolved.
Once the sugar is biliong, do not stir more; If any crystals are
formed at the sides of the pan, wipe it with a cloth dipped in warm
water. Over stirring will affect the consistency of the sugar syrup
while boiling . Boil the syrup in steady temperature
Sugar
Syrup Consistencies:
Thin
Syrup : Syrup gets a shine and the sugar is dissolved completely
Sticky
Syrup: Dip your forefinger in the syrup after dipping it
in cold water; When you rub thumb over fore finger it feels sticky.
Half
thread consistency: String is formed when tested between
thumb and forefinger ,but it will cut immediately.
One
thread consistency: Thin string is formed when tested between
thumb and forefinger.
Two
thread consistency: When tested between fingers, two threads
are formed.
2
1/2 - 3 thread consistency: when tested between
thumb and forefinger, string appears in 2 or 3 places.
Gathered
consistency: When a little syrup is poured over water,
it settles down below the water. It can be gathered by hand.
Ball
consistency: When syrup is poured over water , a smalll
ball is formed when rolled with fingers, and should be hard enough.(Soft
or hard depending upon the sweet)
Crack
consistency: When a little syrup is poured over water,
it becomes hard (No cracks to Brittle consistency)
Caramel
consistency: Sugar syrup changes to a golden brown to a
dark brown colour.
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