Desserts

74 recipes

Pressure-Cooker Bread Caramel Pudding

A nostalgic, custardy pudding made with simple pantry staples and a golden caramel base—steamed gently in a pressure cooker for a silky texture and easy weeknight dessert.

Moong Dal Payasam (Cherupayar Parippu Payasam)

A rich, traditional Kerala payasam made by simmering roasted moong dal with jaggery and three layers of coconut milk until silky and fragrant. It’s fragrant with cardamom and dry ginger and finished with crisp fried coconut and cashews.

Carrot Payasam (Carrot Kheer)

Silky, lightly spiced carrot payasam made with cashews and milk — a comforting Indian dessert that chills beautifully and is perfect for festive nights or a cozy treat.

Kerala Unniyappam (Karolappam)

A beloved Kerala sweet: small rice-and-banana fritters with crisp, caramelized edges and a soft, tender center. These karolappam are lightly spiced with cardamom and fried in ghee or coconut oil for authentic flavor.

Arrowroot Halwa with Banana and Coconut

A quick, comforting halwa made from arrowroot and jaggery, studded with sweet banana and fragrant coconut. It sets firm enough to cut into pieces and makes a lovely traditional dessert any time.

Rava Ladoo (Semolina Sweet Balls)

Quick, aromatic Indian sweet made from roasted semolina, ghee, and sugar — perfect for Diwali gifting or a festive treat that comes together in 30 minutes.

Crispy Cardamom Apple Fritters

Light, crisp fritters flavored with warm cardamom make a delightful breakfast or a sweet treat—ready in minutes and perfect with a cup of tea.

Carrot Halwa (Gajar Halwa)

A warm, richly spiced carrot pudding made with milk, ghee, and nuts—comforting on its own or dressed up for special occasions. This simple method yields a silky, deeply flavored halwa you'll be proud to serve.

Classic Vanilla Fruit Custard

A silky vanilla custard tossed with fresh fruit—quick to make, chilled to set, and perfect for a light dessert any night of the week.

Chemba Ari Unda (Kerala Rice and Jaggery Balls)

A traditional Kerala sweet snack of roasted rice, jaggery and coconut rolled into tender, lightly sweet balls. Crunchy notes from the roasted rice and warm jaggery make these perfect with a cup of tea.