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Orange Vanilla Rice Kheer - Rice Pudding

Orange Vanilla Rice Kheer – Rice Pudding

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 …

Thandai Mahalabiya With Rose Jelly

Thandai Mahalabia With Rose Jelly – Middle Eastern Milk Pudding

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 …

Moong Dal Paneer Pakoda

Moong Dal Paneer Pakoda

Moong Dal Paneer Pakodas (lentil fritters) are a fun addition to a traditional dish that I have been enjoying since my childhood on Makar Sankranti, the kite festival. Pair the crisped-to-perfection fritters with freshly made cilantro-mint and chili-garlic chutneys for a festive, texture-filled way to beat the winter weather!