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Sugar Free Khajoor Dates Coconut Peda

Khajoor Coconut Peda (Sugar-Free)

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Khajoor Coconut Peda (Sugar-Free) — an effortless mithai that comes together in under 30 minutes that’s aromatic with delicate flavors of rose and cardamom! Made with simple ingredients and roasted milk powder for some richness, these are truly the easiest way to celebrate during the festive season! WATCH HOW TO MAKE SUGAR-FREE KHAJOOR DATES COCONUT PEDA: We’ll soak our dates in warm milk and blend into a paste which will be all the sweetness for the peda. Then heat some ghee and milk powder on medium heat and roast until you get this gorgeous golden brown color. At this stage add milk in parts and stir until you achieve this wet dough or wet mawa consistency. Adding milk powder will give depth and richness like mawa to the pedas. Now add in your shredded coconut, the dates paste we made, some ghee, cardamom powder, and rose water. Let this cook for a bit until it comes together and then let sit to cool. Now we can roll them into these cute round pedas, roll them …

Pineapple Coconut Cake Jars

Pineapple Coconut Cake Jars

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Pineapple Coconut Cake Jars — these adorable desserts are going to be the easiest dessert to enjoy this Rakhi! With layers of vanilla cake or biscuits, caramelized pineapples, and delicate whipped pineapple cream, these come out so dreamy and are perfect for entertaining! WATCH HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE JARS: We’ll start by sautéing some fresh pineapple with sugar until just caramelized for one of our layers. Next we’ll make some Pistachio Coconut milk. Bring some coconut milk to a simmer with some sugar, cardamom, and crushed pistachios. In the end we’ll fold in saffron and watch this become so silky and rich! Now it’s time to assemble! For the base I’ve used a vanilla pound cake but you can use any cake of your choice, store-bought would work great if you’re short on time, even rusk or crushed up biscuits would be great! We’ll top this with our Pistachio Coconut milk, fresh whipped pineapple cream, and those beautiful caramelized pineapples. Garnish with some mint and gold sprinkles for extra elegance and enjoy! If …

Orange Vanilla Rice Kheer - Rice Pudding

Orange Vanilla Rice Kheer – Rice Pudding

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Orange Vanilla Rice Kheer — dress up your usual rice kheer (pudding) for a festive Rakhi dessert with this delicious twist! With a rich, creamy vanilla rice kheer base and a fresh vibrant orange jelly, this is an aromatic and colorful treat to share this Rakhi! WATCH HOW TO MAKE ORANGE VANILLA RICE KHEER (RICE PUDDING): We’ll start by simmering our milk with the soaked short grain rice or crushed basmati rice. We’ll also add condensed milk, vanilla extract, and some fresh orange zest. Once this thickens, we’ll fold in some pistachios and set this aside. Then, we’ll make the vibrant orange jelly. Bring orange juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt up to a boil. It’s super important to use fresh orange juice for the next flavor. Stir in a corn starch slurry until thickened and we’re ready to assemble! Add a layer of that silky vanilla kheer and then spread on our orange jelly. Garnish however you’d like, but I used fresh fruits, pistachios, edible flowers, and edible gold foil for an elegant …

Shaved Fruit Chaat

Shaved Fruit Chaat

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Shaved Fruit Chaat – a fun twist on the viral shaved fruit that’s all over Instagram! This is inspired by Delhi fruit chaat which I absolutely love during the summer, and it’s just as sweet, tangy, and colorful! You can use whichever fruits you have on hand! I used a variety of tropical ones like mangoes, peaches, and pineapple. After grating each fruit, keep it in the fridge so it doesn’t melt while you grate the others. To assemble, drizzle some honey on the bottom of a serving glass. Then, add in your shaved fruits. Sprinkle with chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, and red chili powder. Garnish with lime and it’s really that simple! WATCH HOW TO MAKE SHAVED FRUIT CHAAT: Shaved Fruit Chaat – a fun twist on the viral shaved fruit that’s all over Instagram! This is inspired by Delhi fruit chaat which I absolutely love during the summer, and it’s just as sweet, tangy, and colorful! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to …

Baked Puran Poli Rolls

Baked Puran Poli Rolls

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Puran Poli Rolls — a quick version of a classic recipe, roll your leftover rotis with a rich, fragrant filling made with chana dal, jaggery, saffron, cardamom, coconut, and nutmeg! Baked or airfried until golden brown and garnished with rose petals and edible gold foil, making homemade puran poli has never been this easy and elegant! WATCH HOW TO MAKE BAKED PURAN POLI ROLLS: Puran Poli Rolls — a quick version of a classic recipe, roll your leftover rotis with a rich, fragrant filling made with chana dal, jaggery, saffron, cardamom, coconut, and nutmeg! Baked or airfried until golden brown and garnished with rose petals and edible gold foil, making homemade puran poli has never been this easy and elegant! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on …

Banana Bread Bundt Cakes

Mini Banana Bread Bundt Cakes

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Banana Bread Bundt Cakes — soft and decadent, let’s give classic banana bread an adorable makeover! With a silky chocolate ganache and fresh fruits for a burst of freshness, these mini bundt cakes are a picture-perfect way to sweeten up brunch this Mother’s Day! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MINI BANANA BREAD BUNDT CAKES: Mini Banana Bread Bundt Cakes — soft and decadent, let’s give classic banana bread an adorable makeover! With a silky chocolate ganache and fresh fruits for a burst of freshness, these mini bundt cakes are a picture-perfect way to sweeten up brunch this Mother’s Day! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Mango Kalakand Cake

Mango Kalakand Cake

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Mango Kalakand Cake — a bright, fruity twist to the Indian sweet, this kalakand cake is ready to welcome the festival of colors! With classic notes of cardamom and saffron paired with refreshing mango to complement the richness, this is bound to be a hit at any Holi party! WATCH HOW TO MAKE MANGO KALAKAND CAKE: Mango Kalakand Cake — a bright, fruity twist to the Indian sweet, this kalakand cake is ready to welcome the festival of colors! With classic notes of cardamom and saffron paired with refreshing mango to complement the richness, this is bound to be a hit at any Holi party! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me on and share your creation with me!

Thandai Mahalabiya With Rose Jelly

Thandai Mahalabia With Rose Jelly – Middle Eastern Milk Pudding

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Thandai Mahalabia With Rose Jelly — a Holi-inspired twist on a quintessential Middle-Eastern dessert, this silky milk pudding features notes of aromatic rose and floral thandai! Served cold with a creamy, mouse-like consistency, mahalabia take simple pantry staples to make and lets you make an eye-catching mithai for Holi that’s equally simple! Mahalabia (Mehalabya) is enjoyed in countries such as Egypt, Turkey, and Greece, each with its own variations. Typically it’s made with rose and orange blossom water, but I decided to give it a desi-spin. And it’s no surprise that the subtle, sweet flavors of thandai give this dessert a whole new dimension of flavor! WATCH HOW TO MAKE THANDAI MAHALABIA WITH ROSE JELLY: Thandai Mahalabia With Rose Jelly — a Holi-inspired twist on a quintessential Middle-Eastern dessert, this silky milk pudding features notes of aromatic rose and floral thandai! Served cold with a creamy, mouse-like consistency, mahalabia (mehalabya) take simple pantry staples to make and lets you make an eye-catching mithai for Holi that’s equally simple! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step …

Strawberry Tiramisu

Strawberry Tiramisu

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Strawberry Tiramisu — decadent, airy, and bright, this is a guaranteed way to steal someone’s heart this Valentine’s! With layers of vanilla whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and coffee-dipped ladyfingers, this is a no-bake dessert that’s ready to impress! Tiramisu is one of my favorite deserts, and this version brightens it up with a fruity twist. With butter notes from the coffee and tartness from the strawberries cutting through the rich whipped cream, balance is this tiramisu’s speciality! WATCH HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU Strawberry Tiramisu — decadent, airy, and bright, this is a guaranteed way to steal someone’s heart this Valentine’s! With layers of vanilla whipped cream, juicy strawberries, and coffee-dipped ladyfingers, this is a no-bake dessert that’s ready to impress! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for step-by-step videos. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? Don’t forget to tag @naturallynidhi on Instagram and hashtag it #naturallynidhi. You can also post your pictures to my facebook page. I’d love to hear how the recipe turned out and what you think in the comment section below. Find me …