indian desserts

The Indian cookbook author Raghavan Iyer experienced his first Thanksgiving, in Minnesota, in the early 1980s. “Coming from a land of spice, I thought, ‘Man, how boring,’" he recalled. He shared this recipe for squash dumplings in a creamy tomato sauce spotted with cashews and raisins, a bright and spicy dish welcome on any table, any time of the year. In a pinch? The sauce and dumplings can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated separately.

Try this coconut and walnut baklava for layers of crispy pastry, a melt in your mouth filling, all finished with a saffron and rose syrup.

Figs, Date & Nut Bars (Anjeer-Khajoor Burfi)

Gulab jamun Tiramisu has layers of rose flavored mascarpone topped with coffee soaked gulab jamun and dusted with cocoa powder!

Soft melt in the mouth laddu made with freshly grated coconut, roasted semolina with the heavenly essense of cardamom and saffron.

Layered Carrot Halwa Coconut Burfi Bars are two of my favorite Indian desserts combined into one delicious moist and chewy bar! They are portable, look sersiously impressive and make for the perfect edible gift for the holidays. Vegan Dairyfree Glutenfree Nutfree option

For a sweet holiday treat that is naturally sweetened, try my Whole Wheat Date Ladoo recipe. A wholesome vegan twist on a traditional Indian sweet made with whole wheat flour, almond flour, nuts, and dates! Soy-free + Gluten-free option.

Anjeer roll

Quinoa Jaggery Ladoo

East millets laddu recipe/Ladoo using ragi,thinai,kuthiravali,saamai,varagu,kambu adding jaggery.

Easy Bhuna Masala Sauce for Indian curries. 1 Pot 30 Minute Masala Sauce. Bhuna means roasted. Use this roasted masala simmer sauce for quick curries. Add non dairy milk or cashew cream or yogurt. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe

Toasted Coconut Balls - Toasted Coconut Cardamom Ladoo. Soft balls of coconut, coconut milk, cardamom and coconut sugar to celebrate Indian festivals. 4 Ingredients. 20 mins. Use other flavors of choice. | VeganRicha.com