Hello there

I would like to have a go at making some Indian sweets, but I have some Indian neighbours who say that they're really difficult to make at home. Is this true? Anyway, I'm going to have a go anyway, so I would appreciate it if you could perhaps let me know of any recipes that are quite easy to start off with.

Thanks very much

Amanda

Hi Amanda, from what I've read on here there are some that are quite straightforward and some that are almost impossible to get right. I'm sure Mamta will point you in the right direction the next time shes on the board.

I dare say you could use the "search" link to find the sweet recipes on here (click the check boxes for Indian and Dessert to refine the search).

Shrikhand looks pretty easy to do. It's nice with dried fruit in it and it's great to eat in the summer. Mamta has a very simple recipe but this lady lulu has good one on her blog:

http://lulumanhattan.blogspot.com/2005/12/how-to-make-shrikhand-at-home.html

lulu is spot on, this stuff, if made properly is sooooooo nice.

Sanjay

Hello Amanda

It depends on which sweet you want to make and whether you want to use traditional methods or quick ones, as I often do. As Steven AskCy has suggested, go to the search facility on this site, tick Dessert and Indian. then take a look at what is there and then let me know what you want to make. I will tell you how easy or difficult it is.

If you want to make a Barfi/Burfi (various flavours), of which there are hundreds of varieties, go to Burfi and its Variations, Quick, Condensed Milk Version. This is a very quick method of making all sorts of Burfies. I often make Almond Burfi this way and it is always loved by everyone.

Gulab Jamun with Powdered milk, the dark red sweet balls in syrup that are often served by Indian restaurants, are very easy to make. It is even easier to if you can buy Gulab Jamun Mix (say Gits brand or similar) and just follow the instructions on the packet. This will give you very good results. Carrot Halwa or semolina Halwa are also very easy to make. Bear in mind that Indian Halwas are quite different from Middle Eastern Halwa.

Mamta

Thanks for all the replies. It's good to know that at least some of the Indian sweets are easy to make at home. Barfi are my favourite Indian sweets so far (although I haven't tried that many different ones) so I will be having a go at the quick condensed milk recipe and I'll try the other recipes suggested too as soon as I can and let you know how I get on.

Amanda