The Hungry Notebook

  Diwali Special Badam Anjeer Rolls Recipe: A Rich and Delicious Homemade Dry Fruit Sweet Diwali is the perfect time to prepare delicious homemade sweets and share them with family and friends. From traditional ladoos to rich dry fruit mithai, festive celebrations feel incomplete without something sweet. If you are looking for a dessert that looks beautiful, tastes rich, and is different from ordinary barfi, Badam Anjeer Rolls are worth trying. These delicious rolls combine the nutty flavour of almonds with the natural sweetness of dried figs. A little cardamom and saffron add a wonderful festive aroma. The best part is that this recipe does not require refined sugar syrup or complicated techniques. The natural sweetness of dried figs forms the base of the filling, while almonds give the rolls their rich texture. Whether you are preparing a Diwali sweet platter or making homemade gifts, these rolls can add something special to your celebration. What Are Badam Anjeer Rolls? Badam A...

 Jaggery Rice Recipe: Traditional Indian Gur Wale Chawal Indian cuisine has many traditional sweet rice recipes that are prepared using simple ingredients and passed down through generations. One such comforting dish is Jaggery Rice, also known as Gur Wale Chawal. Made with rice, jaggery, ghee, cardamom, and dry fruits, this delicious dish combines the natural caramel-like flavour of jaggery with the softness of perfectly cooked rice. Its warm aroma and gentle sweetness make it a wonderful dessert for family meals, festive occasions, and special weekends. Unlike rice pudding, which is creamy and milk-based, Jaggery Rice has separate, tender rice grains coated with a sweet jaggery mixture. The addition of cardamom and nuts makes every spoonful fragrant and satisfying. The recipe is easy to prepare at home, but a few small techniques can make a big difference. Cooking the rice properly, dissolving the jaggery separately, and combining everything gently help prevent the rice from bec...

  Chhena Pastry Recipe: A Soft, Creamy and Delicious Indian-Inspired Dessert Chhena pastry is a delightful dessert that combines the soft, delicate texture of fresh chhena with the creamy richness of a pastry-style treat. Inspired by Indian milk-based sweets and modern bakery desserts, it is a lovely option for celebrations, family gatherings, festive meals, or whenever you want to try something different at home. Unlike traditional flour-based pastries, this version highlights fresh chhena, which is made by curdling milk and separating the curds from the whey. The result is a soft, milky dessert that can be shaped into small pastry-style portions and finished with cream, nuts, or fruit. Important note: The name “Chhena Pastry” can refer to different preparations depending on the bakery or region. This recipe is a homemade, Indian-inspired version—not a claim to represent every traditional or commercial variety. . Preparation Time and Servings Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking ...

  Coconut Halwa Recipe: A Rich, Delicious Indian Dessert Made with Coconut Coconut Halwa is a delicious Indian sweet that combines the natural aroma of coconut with the richness of ghee, the sweetness of sugar, and the delicate fragrance of cardamom. Its soft texture and satisfying flavour make it a wonderful dessert for family gatherings, festive celebrations, and special occasions. Unlike traditional sooji halwa, coconut halwa has a distinctive tropical flavour. Depending on the recipe, it can be prepared using fresh grated coconut, desiccated coconut, coconut milk, or a combination of these ingredients. The recipe shared in this blog uses grated coconut, milk, sugar, and ghee to create a rich, aromatic dessert without requiring complicated techniques. The ingredients are cooked slowly until the mixture thickens and develops a soft, spoonable consistency. You can garnish it with almonds, cashews, or pistachios to add extra texture and make the finished dessert look beautiful. Wh...

  Sheera: The Golden Indian Sweet That Turns Simple Ingredients Into Pure Comfort There are desserts that need a long ingredient list, complicated techniques, and hours in the kitchen. And then there is Sheera. Made with humble pantry ingredients, sheera is one of those Indian sweets that proves you do not need anything fancy to make something genuinely satisfying. The aroma of roasted semolina, the richness of ghee, the sweetness of sugar, and the crunch of nuts come together in a soft, golden dessert that feels equally at home at breakfast, during festivals, or after a family meal. What makes sheera special is its simplicity. It is not trying to be complicated. Its appeal comes from getting a few basic steps exactly right—especially roasting the semolina patiently. This classic Indian dessert is also incredibly adaptable. You can keep it traditional with cardamom and raisins, add saffron for a richer version, or experiment with fruits such as banana or pineapple. Today, we are m...

  Coconut Sweet Roti: A Simple Indian Treat with a Soft, Fragrant Coconut Filling Introduction Some recipes don't need fancy ingredients to feel special. Nariyal Ki Meethi Roti, or Coconut Sweet Roti, is exactly that kind of recipe. Made with a simple wheat-flour dough and a fragrant filling of coconut, jaggery, and cardamom, this traditional-style sweet is wonderfully satisfying. The outside becomes lightly golden while the coconut filling turns soft, aromatic, and deliciously caramel-like as it cooks. What makes this recipe interesting is its simplicity. There is no elaborate cake batter, no complicated syrup, and no long list of ingredients. It is the kind of homemade sweet you can prepare when you want something comforting but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. It also makes a beautiful breakfast, evening snack, festive treat, or warm dessert with a cup of milk or tea. What Is Nariyal Ki Meethi Roti? Nariyal Ki Meethi Roti is a sweet stuffed flatbread made by fillin...