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Let’s go fly a kite..and celebrate Sankranti

Posted on January 15, 2016 by The Weekend Baker

I’m sure you’ve hummed that along as you watched Mary Poppins, but have you ever flown a  proper Indian kite? Sankranti, which is celebrated mid January, heralds the arrival of Spring in the Indian subcontinent and is a harvest celebration. You … Continue reading →

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Kheer – a creamy rice pudding

Posted on October 26, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

Today we celebrate Kojagari poornima – the full moon day when the Indian subcontinent says goodbye to the monsoon rains and October heat and looks forward to welcoming the cooler months. Kojagari, apparently, comes from the phrase ‘ Ko jagari’ … Continue reading →

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R is for ambe Rava ( Mango infused semolina)

Posted on April 21, 2015 by The Weekend Baker

Sweet shira or semolina is a popular sweet in Maharashtra. This particular variation is usually made at the height of the mango season using the pulp of the Alphonso mangoes. (As if we needed any more excuses to have any more … Continue reading →

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