Planning to host a Diwali party at home? Don’t let your guests leave the party without savouring decadent desserts. Mumbai chefs share dessert recipes perfect for the festive season
While confectioneries are easily available in stores, preparing them at home adds to the fun of the festivities. Photo Courtesy: Novotel Andheri International Airport/Ritual Daily Coffee
Key Highlights
- Indian sweets or classic English desserts, sweet indulgence during festivities is a must
- While confectioneries are easily available in stores, preparing them at home is fun
- If you agree, you have to try these chef-special dessert recipes at home
‘Tis the official season of sinful indulgence. With Diwali and Christmas ready to greet us one after the other, it will be hard to resist mouth-watering sweets and desserts, especially when surrounded by our loved ones. Be it Indian sweets or classic English desserts, sweet indulgence during festive celebrations is a must.
If you are someone who loves to host parties and have guests at home, you cannot go a day without serving them desserts. While confectioneries are easily available in stores, preparing them at home adds to the fun of the festivities. If you agree, you have to try these chef-special dessert recipes at home.
Jalebi Creme Brulee
For making Jalebi
Ingredients
All-purpose flour - 1 cup
Yoghurt - 1 cup
Baking soda - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder (for colour) - 1/4 tsp
Sugar - 1 cup
Water - 1 cup
Oil for frying
Method
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, yoghurt, baking soda, and turmeric powder. Mix until it forms a smooth, thick batter. Let it ferment for two hours in a warm place.
2. In a separate saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat over medium flame until the sugar dissolves and then let it simmer for a few minutes to create a syrup. Set it aside.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan. Fill a piping bag fitted with a narrow tip with the Jalebi batter.
4. Pipe small caviars of batter into the hot oil, forming jalebis. Fry until they are golden brown and crisp. Drain them on a paper towel.
5. Dip the hot jalebi caviars into the sugar syrup, making sure they are well coated. Let them soak for a minute and then remove and set aside.
For making Creme Brulee:
Ingredients:
Large egg yolks - 4
Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
Heavy cream - 2 cups
Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
Extra sugar for caramelising