Papaya Lassi (Papita Lassi)

1 cup ripe papaya, diced and mashed well
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups chilled water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
Few sprigs peppermint
I ...

Rasmalai (Indian Cheese Dessert)

2 (15 ounce) containers Ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup Carnation milk powder
8 to 10 cardamoms
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 cup half-and-ha ...

Badam Cake

1 cup very finely powdered almonds
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ghee

Soak almonds for one hour. Drain. Remove the skins and grind into a thick smooth paste, adding minimum water....

Cashew Nut Fudge (Kajoo Barfi)

Raw cashews are available at health food stores. Rose water is available at pharmacies and specialty food stores. Almonds, pistachios or walnuts may be substituted for the cashew ...

Gulab Jamun (Milk Balls in Sweet Syrup)

A traditional Indian dessert, these spongy milk balls are soaked in rose scented syrup. They are delicious with fresh cream, Kulfi, ice cream etc. Sprinkle gold-leaf on ...

Almond Cream Fudge (Badaam Barfi)

3 cups almonds, blanched and peeled
2 cups half-and-half
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons ghee
2 sheets edible silver leaf (optional)

Put almonds in th ...

Badam Kulfi (Ice Cream with Almonds)

1 cup almonds
1 (16 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (16 ounce) can evaporated milk
16 ounces whipping cream
1 pinch cardamom powder (optional)
Sugar to ...

Jallebis (Sweet "Pretzels")

Jallebis are made in India only by professionals in pans 2 to 3 feet across!

1 package yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rice fl ...

Traditional South Indian Christmas Cake

In India's Kerala state, Christians buy or make Christmas cakes to give away.

4 ounces diced orange peel (candied or plain)
1 1/2 cups golden raisins
1/2 cup ...

Foamy Coconut Fudge (Narial Barfi)

Use only freshly-grated coconut. For a combination flavor, add 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted chopped cashew nuts with the coconut.

3 cups freshly-grated coconut
2 c ...