Gits Kalakand (Malai Burfi) recipe with a twist

I tried making Kalakand (Malai Burfi) using Gits instant mix. Since my folks are not very fond of dairy sweets, I added fresh grated coconut and cardamom powder to the mix and it turned out to be really delicious! Oh yes, and I also added some orange colour to the preparation so that it doesn't look too much of a dairy product. Not that I recommend using food colours, but once in a while I think it's fine.

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Modak - Meaning in different languages

Modaks (Indian sweet dumplings) are the most important offerings during Ganeshotsav. Modak is believed to be Lord Ganesha’s favorite food. Literal meaning of Modak: Moda means joy... so modak means "one that brings joy".

Modak is known by different names in various parts of the world. Here is the meaning of Modak in various languages:

Modak is called Sweet Dumplings in English
Modak is called Modak in Marathi ;)
Modak is called Modagam in Tamil
In Telugu, the similar sweet offered as prasad is called Undrallu (prepared from rice flour) .
Modak is called Modhaka in Kannada

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Sheer Korma Recipe - Ingredients and Preparation

Sheer Korma is the most important dessert prepared during the festival of Eid. Here's the simple and quick recipe of Sheer Korma made from Vermicilli and dry fruits:

Ingredients for Sheer Korma:

Vermicelli - 1 packet
Milk - 1 gallon
Fresh Cream - 1 cup
Butter - 1 tbsp
Light Brown Raisins, Elaichi (cardamom) powder, Cloves, Cashew nuts, Pistachios, Almonds, Chiroli, Saffron
Rose water - few drops
Sugar as per taste

Sheer Korma Preparation:

Take the butter in pan and fry the vermicelli on low flame until brown. Add sugar and fry a bit. Slowly add milk and stir continuously until the preparation comes to a boil.

Add Light Brown Raisins, Cloves, Cashew nuts, Pistachios and Almonds. Keep stirring until a thick and soft consistency. Now add cream, rose water and charoli and cover for 5-10 minutes.

That's it! Garnish with saffron and cardamom powder before serving.

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Different types of Modaks - Kakdi Modak / Cucumber Dumplings

Here's a simple and easy to prepare Kakdi Modak / Cucumber Dumplings recipe during the festive Ganesha season. Also check out the various types of Modaks in this video.

Kakdi Modak / Cucumber Dumplings recipe video:



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Modak in Different Languages

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