Tag: Dessert

Desserts

Rava Kesari – How to make it perfect?

When I think of Kesari, I’m instantly transported back to memories from my primary school days. You might find this unusual, but my first taste of this delicious, saffron-colored dessert came at a school picnic. During snack time, our teachers surprised us with warm, soft Kesari. I took one bite, and I was hooked! Years […]

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Easy Unniappam Recipe : A Classic Kerala Snack

Unniappam, small sweet rice dumplings, is a popular snack and dessert in Kerala. Though its exact origin remains unclear, many believe Unniappam originated as a religious offering, or prasadam, in temples. Cooks prepare it using rice flour, jaggery (unrefined sugar), ripe bananas, and fry it in a mix of oil and ghee. The optional addition […]

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Gothambu Pradhaman: An Authentic Broken Wheat Dessert

Gothambu Pradhaman also called as Gothambu Payasam is a classic dessert in Kerala, made with ingredients that every household has on hand—broken wheat, jaggery, and coconut milk. The name “Pradhaman” means “that which stands first,” a fitting title because this dessert often takes the spotlight in traditional Kerala feasts. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion […]