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Deeply delicious & satisfying 4 ingredient Chocolate Walnut Pudding … gluten free, egg free

Eggless Gluten free Dark Chocolate Walnut Pudding

Chocolate Walnut Pudding ...Chocolate Walnut Pudding ... with just 4 simple ingredients to make a deep, delicious, most satisfying pudding, this gluten free and eggless recipe uses pantry staples and comes together in minutes!

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Butterscotch Pudding

Butterscotch Pudding is yummy dessert made by refrigerating a blend of milk, butterscotch flavors, china grass and sugar. It has a nice rich taste and smooth texture. This recipe is one of those easy desserts that look fancy but actually very simple to prepare. It tastes sweet, creamy and very delicious.

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This pudding does not need long setting time like other desserts. Just one hour in the fridge is enough for it to set nicely. The butterscotch flavor comes out really good and kids love it lot. It is perfect for weekends, small parties or when the guests come suddenly. You can easily plan it last minute also.

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About Butterscotch Pudding

Butterscotch pudding is a milk based dessert set using china grass instead of gelatin. This recipe has a soft set texture and holds shape well. China grass helps the pudding to set nicely and gives a soft jelly like texture. It is commonly used in many Indian puddings and desserts. 

The texture of this recipe is silky smooth and slightly firm, it should not be sticky when you touch it once it is set properly. Milk makes it creamy while the china grass gives structure. Butterscotch chips add little crunch in between which makes it more interesting. You can feel the bits while eating.

The flavor is mild sweet with strong butterscotch taste. It has a nice aroma when essence is added. I feel using essence gives good aroma and color also. If you are using normal white sugar then reduce the quantity a bit. This is not overly sweet so it feels good even after a heavy meal.

Mittu loves to munch butterscotch chips as such just like chocolate chips so apart from using it for recipes I always reserve a small portion for her sake. Puddings are always our family favorite and should I have to mention about this butterscotch pudding?! It was super hit at home, I also shared a portion with my neighbor and they too loved it.

I usually make this when on weekends without too much effort. This recipe is easy to make and does not need the oven also. 

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Butterscotch Pudding Ingredients

  • Milk - I add as it's the base of pudding. It gives creamy texture and richness. You can use full fat milk for better taste.
  • China grass / agar agar - I have used this for setting the pudding. It helps pudding to hold shape well. 
  • Water - I used to dissolve the china grass. It helps in melting it evenly. Do not reduce water too much.
  • Sugar - I have used cane sugar for sweetness. It gives mild caramel taste. You can use white sugar also but reduce little.
  • Butterscotch chips - I have used this for flavor and crunch. I also use some for garnish. You can slightly crush it for better mixing.
  • Butterscotch essence - I have added this for strong butterscotch flavor. It gives nice aroma. Add only after milk cools little.

Why This Recipe Works

  • It is very easy and quick to make dessert.
  • This uses simple ingredients available at home.
  • China grass sets pudding fast without long wait.
  • Butterscotch flavor gives rich taste.
  • It's perfect make ahead dessert for parties.

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How to make Butterscotch Pudding Step by Step

1.Take milk in a sauce pan, then add cane sugar to it.Whisk it well.

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2.Strain to remove any impurities. Boil for 3-5 minutes till its slightly thick.Now switch off, cool down for few minutes, then add butterscotch essence and Set aside.

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3.Cut china grass into thin strips. Add water to it

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4.Boil it until the china grass is completely dissolved. Once dissolved completely, set aside to cool. Take butterscotch chips to a mixer.

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5.Pulse it few times to get a coarse mixture. Add it to milk and mix well.

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6.Now add china grass mixture, I used a metal strainer. Now transfer the milk to a tray.

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7.Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate it for at least and hour for the pudding to set. When you touch the pudding will be non sticky, this shows that the pudding is set well. Cut into squares, sprinkle butterscotch chips and serve chilled.

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Serve chilled.

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Expert Tips

  • China grass - I dissolve china grass fully in water. If not dissolved properly, pudding will not set evenly. I always boil till no strands are seen and it is dissolved completely.
  • Adding china grass - I usually add china grass mixture when it is warm only. If it cools down, it will start setting fast and form lumps.
  • Milk consistency - Do not boil milk too much. Just slightly thick is enough. Over boiling will make pudding heavy.
  • Straining step - I always strain the china grass mixture before adding. This avoids any undissolved bits in pudding.
  • Chilling time - Refrigerate at least one hour. Touch and see if it is non sticky, then it is ready to cut and serve.

Serving and Storage

Serve this pudding chilled for best taste. It tastes really good after proper chilling too. You can just cut them into squares or serve in cups as you like. Sprinkle the butterscotch chips on top before serving also. Store leftover in the fridge. It stays good for two days only.

FAQS

1.Can I skip the butterscotch chips?

Yes you can skip it if not available. But chips give nice crunch so taste will be little different.

2.Why my pudding did not set properly?

This happens mostly if the china grass not dissolved fully or quantity was less, dissolve it completely in boiling water.

3.Can I use gelatin?

Yes you can use gelatin but method and quantity will change. China grass is vegetarian option and works well here.

4.Can I make this in advance?

Yes you can make it few hours before serving. Keep it refrigerated till serving time.

5.Is this pudding very sweet?

No it is mildly sweet. You can increase or reduce sugar based on your taste.

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Butterscotch Pudding Recipe

Butterscotch Pudding is yummy dessert made by refrigerating a blend of milk, butterscotch flavors, china grass and sugar. It has a nice rich taste and smooth texture. This recipe is one of those easy desserts that look fancy but actually very simple to prepare. It tastes sweet, creamy and very delicious.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican
Keyword agar agar recipes, butterscotch recipes, dessert recipes, milk recipes, pudding recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Refrigerating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 211kcal
Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 5 gms china grass
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sugar I used cane sugar
  • ¼ cup butterscotch chips + few for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon butterscotch essence

Instructions

  • Take milk in a sauce pan, then add cane sugar to it. Whisk it well.
  • Strain to remove any impurities.
  • Boil for 3-5mins till its slightly thick. Now switch off, cool down for few minutes, then add butterscotch essence and set aside.
  • Cut china grass into thin strips. Add water to it.
  • Boil it until the china grass is completely dissolved. Once dissolved completely, set aside to cool.
  • Take butterscotch chips to a mixer. Pulse it few times to get a coarse mixture.
  • Add it to milk and mix well. Now add china grass mixture ,
  • I used a metal strainer. Now transfer the milk to a tray.
  • Cover with aluminium foil and refrigerate it for at least an hour for the pudding to set. When you touch the pudding will be non-sticky, this shows that the pudding is set well.
  • Cut into squares, sprinkle butterscotch chips and serve Butterscotch Pudding chilled.

Notes

  • China grass - I dissolve china grass fully in water. If not dissolved properly, pudding will not set evenly. I always boil till no strands are seen and it is dissolved completely.
  • Adding china grass - I usually add china grass mixture when it is warm only. If it cools down, it will start setting fast and form lumps.
  • Milk consistency - Do not boil milk too much. Just slightly thick is enough. Over boiling will make pudding heavy.
  • Straining step - I always strain the china grass mixture before adding. This avoids any undissolved bits in pudding.
  • Chilling time - Refrigerate at least one hour. Touch and see if it is non sticky, then it is ready to cut and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Dates paan recipe

Dates paan recipe – Must try paan recipe for this festival season. No cook dates paan recipe using betal leaves | Vethalai, gulkand, and other easily available ingredients.

Usually, I make one paan dish for all my guests when I host any big gatherings at home. This year, when we had Maha Periyava Paduka Pooja at home, I made this Dates paan for my guests. It was a huge hit among all. Our friend who runs a restaurant here got so impressed, asked me to make dates paan for a big event hosted at their restaurant. Yet another huge hit.

I also made this for Varalakshmi Pooja and everyone loved it. As Navaratri is approaching, I thought of sharing this recipe with you all. So that you can make this for the guests. All you need is good-quality dates, tutti frutti, gulkand, and store-bought Mukhwas. You can make this in advance and store it in the refrigerator.

Jeyashri’s kitchen has a huge collection of Navaratri recipes. Check out Navaratri Combo recipe for guests, Navaratri sweets and snacks combo, Navaratri neivedyam combo, Navaratri neivedyam combo ideas

Also check out our other Paan recipes for this festival season, Paan ladoo, Paan ice cream, paan phirni, Paan shots

Dates Paan
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Dates paan recipe

No cook paan leaves stuffed dates paan, perfect for the festival season
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Festival recipes, Navratri recipes, paan leaves,
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 18 pieces
Author Jeyashri suresh

Ingredients

  • 3 paan leaves | vethalai| betel leaves
  • 18 Pitted dates
  • 2 tbsp gulkand | rose petal jam
  • 2 tbsp tutti fruiti
  • 2 tbsp mukhwas | mouth freshner

Instructions

  • I used this mixed mukhwas for this
  • In a bowl add the mukhwas, you can add sweetened fennel seeds, jeera mittai, supari
  • I used 4 varieties
  • Add 2 tbsp tutti fruiti
  • Add 2 tbsp Gulkand | Rose petal jam
  • Wash the paan leaves well and pat dry them. Take out the stem part and finely chop it. I used 3 medium sized paan leaves, do not add more
  • Mix well
  • Filling is ready
  • Take one pitted dates
  • Stuff little filling into it
  • Close it
  • Repeat for the rest
  • Dates paan is ready

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Notes

1. You can add finely chopped or pulsed nuts and seeds to this dates paan filling. 
2. This can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
3. I have once added slightly crushed M & M and skipped the mukhawas. Kids enjoyed this version.
4. Use firm dates for making this dates paan recipe.
  • I used this mixed mukhwas for this.
Dates paan
  • In a bowl, add the mukhwas
  • I used 4 varieties
  • Add 2 tbsp tutti frutti
  • Add 2 tbsp Gulkand | Rose petal jam
  • Add 3 finely chopped paan leaves.
Dates paan
  • Mix well
  • Filling is ready.
Dates paan recipe
  • Take one pitted date
  • Stuff a little filling into it
Dates paan
  • Close it
  • Repeat for the rest
  • Dates paan is ready.
Dates paan

Notes:

  • You can add finely chopped or pulsed nuts and seeds to this dates paan filling
  • This can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
  • I have once added slightly crushed M&M and skipped the mukhawas. Kids enjoyed this version.
  • Use firm dates for making this dates paan recipe.
Dates Paan

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Vegan Dark Chocolate Chickpea Pudding … fuss free, no bake & very delicious!

Vegan Dark Chocolate Chickpea Pudding

Vegan Dark Chocolate Chickpea Pudding ... adding protein to desserts is often not very difficult if you just stretch your imagination a little! Dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert, these desserts made with chickpeas will win your heart.

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5 delicious eggless Black Forest Cake inspired desserts … best of summer!

Eggless Black Forest Inspired Desserts

The quintessential Black Forest Cake has got easy enough elements to play around with, and takes well to add ins like a dark chocolate ganache etc. And as always, the outcome is always spoon licking or bowl licking if not finger kicking good! Here are a few reimagined eggless black forest cake ideas to keep you busy through summer!

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3 ingredient delicious, bright, cheerful Eggless Mango Mousse

Eggless mango Mouuse

Eggless Mango Mousse ... 3 ingredients, light and airy, so delicious, bright and cheerful, making the most of the mango season. Mangoes are of course the best part of the Indian summer and here's one of the simplest ways to celebrate this luscious fruit. Just three simple ingredients and a quick eggless recipe where the longest wait is for the mousse to set. The wait is so worthwhile because that first spoonful is light as a cloud, so refreshing!

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Eggless Strawberry Mousse … fresh & exciting. Make it for Mother’s Day!

6 ingredient Eggless Strawberry Mousse Recipe

Eggless Strawberry Mousse ... this is the simplest, most delicious fuss free mousse you'll ever make. This dessert is light, it's flavourful and bursting with the sweet tang of the seasons best strawberries. It also requires very few ingredients and it has great body. It's a beautiful dessert for Mother's Day 🌸!

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Lotus Biscoff Dessert Shots … literally the sweetest kind of dessert!

Lotus Biscoff Dessert Shots Recipe

These small serve dessert shots with an overload of everything Biscoff are quite the perfect dessert. They pack a punch of flavour in petite portions to offer a sweet fix without too much guilt! I love how special they make you feel, how mouth watering and attractive they look and how fun they are to create.

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Quinoa Oats Energy Bars

Crunchy energy bars made with wholesome goodness of quinoa, oats, bran, almonds cranberries, honey and peanut butter! Yields about 14-3 inch bars Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa, raw 1/2 cup oats, raw 2 cups oat bran 2 cups wheat bran 4 cups crunchy peanut butter 1 cup honey 2 cups cranberry 2 cups almonds, sliced DirectionsIn a large open pan, on medium heat, dry roast quinoa, oats, oat bran

Fruit and Nut Protein Bars

These breakfast/snack bars are made with whole oats, wheat bran, almonds, raisins an coconut glued with peanut butter! Yields: 15 large squaresIngredients:2 cups oats2 cups wheat bran2 cups whole almonds, pulsed to crumbs2 cups raisins2 cups crunchy peanut butter1 cup honey2 cups coconut flakes2 tsp gheeDirections:Warm the dry oats and bran in a microwave, on high heat for 3 minutes. Set

Berry, nut and bran bars

Soft crumbly bran bars and easy on your teeth, unlike oats. Crushed nuts, berries and dates are a great addition.  Yields about 24-2 inch squares Ingredients 1 cup oat bran1 cup wheat bran1 cup dates, pitted and pureed1/2 cup honey1 cup cranberries1 cup almonds, pulsed to a crumbly texture1 cup sunflower seeds Directions Dry roast the nuts, seeds, oat and wheat bran,

GIL-E-FIRDAUS

               Gil-e-firdaus, a classic Dakhni dessert from the kitchens of Hyderabad has its presence in wedding feasts, celebrations and gatherings. A luscious and melt in the mouth dessert made with Sabudana, bottle gourd, khoya, cashew paste and milk. I remember having this dish during my stay in Hyderabad, I fell in love with this kheer instantly. This divine dessert can be served chilled or warm and traditionally served in earthen bowls, which lends an earthy taste. Hence the name GIL-E-FIRDAUS, meaning clay of paradise. 

         This classic dessert Gil-e-firdaus is commonly known as Kaddu ka kheer/ Kaddu ki kheer, as Bottle gourd is known as Kaddu in Hyderabad. As The holy month of Ramadan sets in, the intoxicating aroma of Haleem, Kababs and various desserts linger in the air around the bustling streets of Hyderabad. This divine Gil-e-firdaus a.k.a Kaddu ki kheer is also sold in the small eateries and stalls on the streets. It’s rich and luscious consistency makes it absolutely irresistible. 

The addition of khoa(khoya), cashew paste, and simmering sabudana and bottle gourd in full-fat milk makes it utterly creamy and divine.We have used Sabudana and kaddu(bottle gourd) here, but some add finely ground basmati rice as well to make it aromatic and more creamier. But simmering everything on low flame for longer period time is the key for this divine pudding. 

Ingredients needed to make GIL-E-FIRDAUS

  • Bottle gourd
  • Sabudana / Tapioca pearls
  • Full fat milk
  • Sugar
  • Cardamom powder
  • Khoya
  • Nuts

How to make this dessert VEGAN?

Substitute the full fat milk with plant based milk like coconut milk/soy milk/almond milk. And also substitute the Khoya with Cashew paste or Almond paste to get that rich consistency. 

Let’s get into the recipe now, before that check out more desserts from my blog.

Basava Kajjam

Kanda gadda Bakshalu

Pappu Bakshalu

Badusha

Pala poorilu

Godhuma thalikala paasham

Aanapakaya shegala paasham

Kesar mewa phirni

Gajar ka halwa

Healthy Sabudana payasam

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GIL-E-FIRDAUS

A classic Hyderabadi dessert made of Bottle gourd, sabudana, milk, milk solids and enriched with nuts.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Telangana
Keyword Festive food, Indian desserts, Pudding
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Shravani Abhishek

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bottle gourd peeled and grated. Discard the seeds and core.
  • ½ cup Sabudana / Tapioca pearls
  • 1 litre Whole milk / Full fat milk
  • ¼ cup Khoya / Milk solids
  • cups Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Cashew paste
  • 1 pod Cardamom
  • ½ tsp Cardamom powder
  • ¼ cup Water

Instructions

  • Wash and Soak the sabudana pearls for 1 hour.
  • Soak the cashews in warm water and keep aside.

Let's prep for the dessert

  • Peel the bottle gourd, cut into halves, scoop out the core and grate it into thick shreds.
  • Take a large mixing bowl, add cold filtered water and add the grated bottle gourd shreds to it. Squeeze the juice out of it and drain the water.
    Repeat washing the grated bottle gourd shreds for one more time until water runs clear.
    Note : This step helps in preventing the curdling of milk when we add bottle gourd.

Let's start cooking GIL-E-FIRDAUS now!!

  • Heat a Saucepan, add full fat milk, one cardamom pod and bring to a boiling point. Then reduce the flame to low.
  • In a small mixing bowl add khoya and a cup of hot milk to it. Mix it thoroughly until khoya completely incorporated well.
  • Heat a thick bottomed pan, add grated bottle gourd, water. Close the lid and cook for 10 min on low flame until bottle gourd turns tender.
  • When the water dries up, mash the bottle roughly and sauté again till the water dries up completely. Keep this aside.
  • To the boiled milk, add soaked sabudana(drain the water). Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes on low flame till the sabudana turns translucent and tender.
  • Add cashew paste, milk mixed with khoya mixture to the milk and sabudana. Give it a good Stir thoroughly to prevent the formation of lumps.
  • Remove the cardamom pod from the milk and then add in sautèed bottle gourd mixture, sugar and give it a good mix.
  • Reduce the flame to a low flame and cook until the kheer thickens up and keep stirring continuously to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Once the kheer thickens, turn off the stove and let the kheer cool down to room temperature.
  • Serve chilled or warm GIL-E-FIRDAUS / Kaddu ki kheer by sprinkling some chopped nuts on the top.

Notes

  • You can add in tiny pinch of edible green food color to give the dessert a traditional look.
  • This dessert tastes best when served chilled. 

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BASAVA KAJJAM

Basava Kajjam, a divine dessert and one of the ancient recipes from the Land of Telangana. Tiny wheat flour balls cooked in milk and creamy moong dal, sweetened with jaggery and topped with roasted nuts. Any Celebration is incomplete without a nice sweet dish to relish, and this dessert is just the one to brighten your day. The people of Telangana savor a special porridge/pudding kind of preparation made of moong daal, wheat flour, milk, sugar and dry fruits. This delicious dish has a nice rich aroma that is enhanced with the use of fresh ghee.

 Making the godhuma pindi undalu, tiny wheat flour balls requires huge amount of patience. The basava kajjam is a pasta porridge that is made fresh and it can be made within an hour. The undalu is the main player of the game, a tad high patience is required to say the least. Each grain of undalu is molded from a mixture of whole wheat flour individually using nothing but bare hands. 

More about Basava kajjam 

Basava kajjam is an age-old traditional dessert prepared using Moong dal, whole wheat flour, milk, jaggery and nuts. And what makes this dessert special is the mini wheat flour balls, we call them as undalu. Traditionally they are shaped as tiny balls similar to the size of split moong dal. Making these tiny wheat flour balls requires huge amount of patience, but trust it is all worth it. Just a tablespoon of this dessert will take you back to your grandma’s kitchen. 

This traditional dessert is absolutely comforting, and nourishing, each spoon of this dessert feels like a warm hug. Even though I’m from Telangana, I have never tasted or heard about this dish until my dear friend Chandana has shared her heirloom recipe with me. She was sweet enough to share the details of the recipe and allowed me to share it with you all. Please do checkout her Instagram page, she’s a passionate cook and has immense love for her culinary heritage of Telangana.

She told me that her Grandma used to make this dessert specially for her in her childhood. And that this dessert is traditionally made on festivals like Maha Shivaratri and Bathukamma as an offering to the deity. Also I have done a little research on this regional delicacy, where some people call this dish as BASAVA GARJANAM. With the rustic Telangana dialect, the name could have been slowly settled as BASAVA KAJJAM. 

Ingredients needed for BASAVA KAJJAM

  • Moong dal
  • Whole wheat flour
  • Jaggery
  • Milk
  • Nuts
  • Ghee

How to prepare this Dessert?

Initially we need to soak the lentils for about an hour or two, which helps in cooking the lentils quickly. In the meanwhile we need to make a firm dough of whole wheat flour. Rest the dough for 30 min, later make tiny balls/undalu using dry flour and keep aside. 

Now we need to cook the wheat flour balls in the boiling water, add soaked moong dal and cook until the wheat flour balls are 90% cooked. Add in jaggery, milk and cook for 5 more min. Later roast some nuts in ghee and add it to the cooked moong dal and wheat flour balls. Basava Kajjam is all ready to Serve now.

Is this dish VEGAN ?

You can make this dish VEGAN-FRIENDLY by substituting the regular cow milk with plant based milk. Skip roasting the nuts in ghee and add them directly while cooking the wheat flour balls.

And if you have GLUTEN INTOLERANCE, I would suggest you to use gluten-free flour to make Undalu/balls.

Checkout more traditional festive foods and more Telangana delicacies.

Godhuma thalikala payasam

Kanda gadda Bakshalu

Pappu bakshalu

Nuvvula bakshalu

Vadapappu bellam panakam

Godhuma Nooka sheera

Shegala payasam

Sattu Pindi

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BASAVA KAJJAM

A divine and delicious moong dal and wheat flour balls porridge, which is sweetened with jaggery. An age-old recipe from the Land of Telangana.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, Telangana
Keyword Bathukamma special, Porridge, Telangana cuisine
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 4 Servings
Author Shravani Abhishek

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Split moong dal
  • ½ cup Whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup Jaggery
  • cup Milk
  • ¾ cup Water
  • ½ tsp Cardamom powder optional
  • 2 tbsp Ghee optional
  • 1 tbsp Melon seeds optional

Instructions

Prepping

  • Wash and soak the moong dal for about an hour.
  • Take a mixing bow, add whole wheat flour, add water gradually and knead to make soft dough. (Similar to the Indian roti dough)
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 mins.

Make the Tiny wheat flour balls

  • Take a wide plate and sprinkle some dry wheat flour on it. Now take a handful of dough at a time, take a tiny amount of dough to the size of moong dal/coriander seed and roll into a ball.
  • Now place the rolled tiny wheat flour ball on the plate with dry flour.
  • Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
    Note : You can skip this time-consuming process by rolling the dough into flatbread and then cut into diamonds.

Let's make BASAVA KAJJAM now!!

  • Heat a saucepan, add water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  • Now add in rolled tiny wheat flour balls, soaked and drained moong dal and give it a good mix.
  • Cover the pan and let them cook on a medium flame until the moong dal is fully cooked. This will take around 15 min.
  • Now add in milk, grated jaggery, cardamom powder (if using) and cook until everything is cooked thoroughly.
  • Heat a small pan, add ghee and once its hot add in melon seeds and fry for 30 secs. Add these roasted melon seeds to the cooked BASAVA KAJJAM.
  • BASAVA KAJJAM is done and it's all ready to be served. Dig in and enjoy.

Notes

  • You can skip the rolling of wheat flour balls and instead roll the dough into flatbread and then cut into diamonds using knife or pizza cutter.
  • If you want a vegan version, substitute the Regular milk with Plant based milk or you can just totally skip adding it. Also, do not roast the melon seeds in ghee, instead add them while boiling the moong dal.

 If you’ve tried this recipe, please share your valuable feedback in the comments below. Also you can Tag your photo and share it with #mycurryveda on Instagram @mycurryveda  or on Facebook . Also follow @taste.of.telangana on Instagram for more traditional recipes, culture and stories.

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Greek Ekmek Kataifi using Custard Powder

Ekmek Kataifi is a delicious chilled dessert recipe from Greece made with layers of syrupy shredded pastry, creamy custard, whipped cream and chopped nuts. An easy make-ahead dessert that will feed at least 8 adults or in our case, two sweet-toothed adults for 4 days 😄 
Greek Ekmek Kataifi using Custard Powder

Bulbul Yuvasi Baklava (Nightingale Nest)

Call it a nightingale nest or bracelet, these are light and crispy bite-sized baklavas that are easily addictive. Bulbul Yuvasi can be filled with your favourite nuts or chocolate or spreads. They look so pretty that you would think it is tricky to make, but trust me - these are so easy to shape and bake. 
A tray of Bulbul Yuvasi Baklava (Nightingale Nest) filled with nuts and chocolates

Sweet Kataifi Truffles

Easy cardamom flavoured sweet kataifi truffles made with ghee roasted kunafa dough and chopped nuts in warm sweetened condensed milk. An easy dessert made with just five ingredients in less than 15 minutes! 
Sweet Kataifi Truffles

Rocky Road | Chocolate & Marshmallow Squares

Rocky road is an easy and delicious no-bake fudge-like chocolate treat stuffed with biscuits, marshmallows, nuts and sometimes even dried fruits. What I have shared here is a rocky road recipe without condensed milk. You can add anything and everything you like to have on it. From seeds, nuts, peanut butter, Turkish delights, mnms, Maltesers, etc. It is yours to customise your rocky road exactly the way you like.
Rocky Road | Chocolate & Marshmallow Squares

Blackberry Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream

With just a few simple ingredients, this blackberry chocolate no-churn ice cream recipe makes a yummy cold treat. Don't have blackberries? You can replace blackberry with any other berry of choice and the best thing is this recipe works great with fresh or frozen berries! Not your usual one bowl and whisk method, this recipe does involve a bit of work but you will not regret it! Trust me.
Blackberry Chocolate Ice Cream

November 2021: Updated the contents, recipe and images of this post which was originally published in 2015.

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