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Besan Barfi – Fudge-Like Indian Sweet

Besan barfi or besan ki barfi is a popular Indian sweet. It is prepared from a browned chickpea flour roux that is mixed with a sugar syrup. Besan barfi is like fudge without chocolate, and is smooth textured. It is simple to make and is a delicious snack. INGREDIENTS AND … [Read more...] about Besan Barfi – Fudge-Like Indian Sweet

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Desserts, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Tagged With: Indian, Snacks

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun are a classic Indian dessert, made from milk-solid fritters saturated in sugar syrup. There are two ways to prepare Gulab Jamun, one method is making them with milk solids (khoya), and the other method is making them with milk powder. This recipe uses the traditional … [Read more...] about Gulab Jamun

Filed Under: Desserts, Vegetarian Tagged With: Desserts, Indian

Homemade Naan

Naan is a specialty flatbread that is served along many Indian dishes. It can be found packaged ready made at grocery stores, but often stale. This recipe is better than any naan at restaurants even in India. Naan is simple to make like any other bread recipe. YEAST Yeast … [Read more...] about Homemade Naan

Filed Under: Bread, Vegetarian Tagged With: Breads, Indian, Side Dishes

Rich, Vibrant Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is one of the most recognized Indian foods in the world. It is usually served with Naan or rice. While there are many quick recipes for butter chicken, this recipe is made the true way. MARINADE Butter Chicken is marinated in the same way as Tandoori … [Read more...] about Rich, Vibrant Butter Chicken

Filed Under: Entrees, Gluten-Free Tagged With: Chicken, Indian, Main Dishes

Crispy Puri (Fried Indian Bread)

Puri is Indian fried bread that is traditionally eaten with Chole (Chickpea Curry. It is crispy, flaky, and pairs well with lots of dishes. Also, it requires only a few ingredients that you likely already have. FRYING To find out if your oil is heated to 350°F, dip a … [Read more...] about Crispy Puri (Fried Indian Bread)

Filed Under: Bread, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Breads, Indian, Side Dishes

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