Tag Archives: sweet

Fresh Fig Clafouti

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

French desserts don’t always have to be complicated and daunting, and the Clafouti is a perfect example. Classic custard ingredients are whisked together and then baked up along with fat chunks of whatever fruit is in season. Cherries, pears, plums, … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Shrikhand with Honey-roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Tadka Pasta

Over the years, Diwali has lost its acute edges in our world, and with that, the loudness and garishness have faded, too. The parties have gotten quieter, the firecrackers relegated to a few sparklers lit by our girls to honour … Continue reading →

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Phir Na Maango – Mango Phirni!

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Tadka Pasta

We couldn’t possibly let the season’s last lot of ultra sweet mangoes go without whisking up a fitting goodbye treat. Thick and creamy, this recipe for Phirni handed down through generations has in all possibility been tweaked scores of times … Continue reading →

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Rustle up a Burfi, this Rakhi – Festive Peanut Butter Squares

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

Leafing through a mosaic of childhood memories, you might chance upon instances that are fit for calling forth a smirk, a chuckle, or a tear. Sticky fingers that balled up for a fist fight, jellied laugh lines that morphed into … Continue reading →

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Berry Blast – Red Berry Crumble

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Tadka Pasta

Strawberries and raspberries – sweet, tart and mildly spiced – come together in this berry easy crumble, crunchy and bubbly with buttery-nutty goodness.. Red Berry Crumble (Serves 4) For the berry filling – 6 Medium-sized strawberries 8-10 Raspberries 1 Tablespoon … Continue reading →