Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun

Oh gulab jamun, sweet little cardamom-scented doughnut holes soaked in a sweet rose syrup. Yes. This is heaven. In my family, I have a kaki (aunt) who makes the most amazing gulab jamun. So fluffy and perfect – she makes it look easy! I remember going to her house once when I was little and she was […]

Kesar Mango and Rose Truffles

Kesar Mango and Rose Truffles

It’s finally Friday! Yay! Here is my last truffle recipe of the week – white chocolate mango and rose truffles. There is no other flavor, to me that screams Indian sweets more than mango and rose water. Especially kesar mangoes. They are literally my favorite thing in the world. Honestly, once you try them, you’ll never […]

Chai Truffles

Chai Truffles

  I never really understood the addiction to chai that most Indian parents have until I became a parent myself. I totally get it. It’s comforting and keeps you awake and ready for the day. Chai was my inspiration for  truffle number 2 from my chocolate box I sent to my husband’s cousin’s wedding party. […]

Coconut Burfi Truffles

Coconut Burfi Truffles

  I got into candy-making and baking pretty early on in high school. The moment I found out I could make my own chocolate, I started making it for every event possible. Christmas, bake sales, birthdays, any excuse to make chocolates. There is this satisfying feeling you get when you pop a truffle out of […]

Kesar Pista Kulfi

Kesar Pista Kulfi

Welcome to Milk & Cardamom! A few days ago I started playing with the idea of re-branding my website so it matched more with what I blog about currently. Pretty Polymath was relevant back when I was obsessed with make-up, fashion, DIY (I’m a mom now, who has time for that!) and so much more! […]

Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer Recipe

Palak paneer is probably the most well known Indian curry. It’s on every Indian restaurant menu and at least one non-Indian tell me how much they love the spinach and cheese curry and want a recipe. I think palak paneer is also a great “starter” curry for those who want to learn how to make […]