Sabuna aur Sevaiyon ki Kheer /Sago & Vermicelli Kheer

June 5, 2018May 4, 2020 ~ Huma ~ Leave a comment

Sago pearls and vermicelli Kheer aka Sabuna aur Sevaiyon ki Kheer is a delicious milk based cold dessert with the flavors of cardamom. This cold dessert is filling and perfect for summers and for Iftar too. The right amount of sweetness and sago pearls gives a lush flavor balanced by the Vermicelli.

Sabudana aur sevaiyo ki kheer needs a little bit of prep as the sago pearls have to soaked for nearly 2 to 3 hours. Once done they are poured in the boiling milk along with vermicelli. The soaked sago peals gives a richness to this kheer making it light thick in consistency. Continue reading →

Sevaiyo Ka Muzaffar

June 17, 2017June 23, 2017 ~ Huma ~ 2 Comments

Sevaiyo ka muzaffar is a second special sweet prepared from vermicelli on the occasion of Eid.
Well then what is the first ? Well it is Sheer Khurma. I will be sharing the recipe of Sheer Khurma insha allah on last day of Ramadan. Many of the muslim homes prepare this Sevaiyo ka Muzaffar along with Sheer Khurma on the occasion of eid. I have no knowledge how this dish got it’s name Muzaffar but I can guarantee that it is delicious. Full of sweetness and calories too. Now who thinks of calories on festivals. Continue reading →

Halawat Timman/ Sulemani Halwa

February 15, 2017February 16, 2017 ~ Huma ~ 6 Comments

Halawat timman aka Sulemani Halwa is a rice flour based halawa from Iraq. Flavored with middle eastern flavors of rose water and saffron, Halawat Timman is a unique treat for a sweet lovers

I have joined Mena Cooking club. What is that now? Mena refers to the countries in middle east and north Africa. Countries like Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti,Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Morocco,Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen are considered to be in Mena region. I have always been fascinated by the cuisine of this region.

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