Spiced Sweet Potato and Whole Wheat Bundt Cake

Some bakes feel like they arrive at just the right moment, and this Spiced Sweet Potato and Whole Wheat Bundt Cake was one of them. I had some sweet potato waiting to be used, and with the days turning cooler, I found myself craving something warm, cosy, and […]

Wholewheat Orange and Pistachio Cake

I made this Wholewheat Orange and Pistachio Cake the other day — simple, wholesome, and full of gentle flavour. It’s the kind of cake that feels right for everyday baking — light, soft, and just sweet enough to bring a bit of brightness to an ordinary day. The […]

Spiced Apple and Banana Wholewheat Cake with Walnuts and Dates

This rustic and wholesome spiced apple and banana wholewheat cake with walnuts and dates that I made a couple of days ago is something you need to try. It is super easy to make and full of spicy warmth, perfect for this autumn, or any time of the […]

Apple and gur (jaggery) halwa

There’s something quietly magical about desserts made in the heart of autumn — warm, fragrant, and full of comfort. This Diwali, I ended up making a last-minute addition to our festive table: a simple apple and gur (jaggery) halwa, gently spiced with cardamom and scattered with dried fruits […]

Moong dal, Badam and Gur burfi

If there’s one thing I truly believe, it’s this: the best part of any festival is the food. And when it comes to Indian festivals, we really do go all out — each region bringing its own magic to the table, quite literally. This year, I made Moong […]

Coconut sandesh

I made these Coconut Sandesh last week for Lokkhi Puja, but I’m only getting around to sharing them now—and honestly, they’re too good not to post. These delicious treats came together so quickly, were not overly sweet, and were such a hit, I knew I had to write […]

Peanut & gur besan burfi

As the festive season rolls in, there’s something incredibly comforting about the aroma of roasted besan and melting jaggery wafting through the home. One of my favourite ways to celebrate is by making traditional sweets from scratch — and this Peanut & Gur Besan Burfi is a true […]

Baked apricots

These baked apricots were made a couple of weeks ago. We had quite a few fresh apricots bought from the farmers market, and they were luscious. Although we did enjoy them as they were, I baked a few of them to enjoy as a quick and easy dessert. […]

Mango ripple frozen yogurt

I made this Mango Ripple Frozen Yogurt a couple of days ago, when the heat had reached that point where even the mangoes at the shop were starting to wrinkle. You know it’s hot when the fruit looks more exhausted than you do. You know the type — […]

Banana and oats bread with chocolate and peanuts

This banana and oats bread with chocolate and peanuts is very easy to put together. It is made using all good ingredients. It is not overly sweet, with the sweetness coming only from natural, unprocessed sugars. As this bread is made with oats, it is also a great […]