When the Parsis first landed in India sometime in the 7th century to escape persecution in Iran, they promised King Jadhav Rana that they would sweeten the Indian community as sugar sweetens milk. That was nearly 1,200 years ago in Sanjan. If that was in Gujarat, in Secunderabad’s Sardar Patel Road, the Iranis have lent […]
Seven Ways to Celebrate
“Nav” (meaning new) + “roze”(meaning day) = “New Day” 2018 Shahenshahi New Year Navroze / Nowruz / Nooruz is on August 17, 2018. Commemorated in a grand and elaborate fashion, preparations for Navroze begin well in advance. Houses are cleaned to remove all the cobwebs and painted new. They are then adorned with different auspicious […]
Falooda – a drink for the hot summer with Rose, Cream and yummy ice-cream
Falooda – a drink for the hot summer with Rose, Cream and yummy ice-cream by Rita Jamshed Kapadia In the Persian language it is called it Faloodeh or Paludeh. The Indian word “Falooda” is a Hindi and Urdu word. Faluda is Bengali as well ! Serves 4 Prep time 15 minutes Cooking time 0 Ingredients […]
Mango Kulfi
By Sheri Jeddy https://www.facebook.com/sheri.jeddy #Dessert # Mango Kulfi I believe if you are going to have a guilty indulgence go all the way. But have small portions. No Egg or Flour, I know there are short cuts but this is a labor of love as my husband loves. 2 liters half and half 2 liters. […]
A Parsi Story: Sugar in the Milk
I would like to take you on a journey into the culture, and nuances of the Parsi Cuisine of India. I would like to present to you the famous Story of Parsi immigration (into India) and their welcome with “Sugar in the Milk”. One of the oldest stories of Sugar and Milk in Parsis (Parsi / […]
India’s Parsi Cuisine
It is no exaggeration to say that Parsis, the Zoroastrians of India, take their food seriously – very seriously. Love of good food and drink plays a central, oftentimes quirky, role in nearly every aspect of our culture. When our babies sit upright for the first time, we celebrate by making them sit on […]
Falooda Ice-cream Mawa Cake
Layered Falooda Ice Cream Cake (cardamom flavored cake layered with falooda ice cream) by Kshama Parikh is an artist and a blooger. Kshama’s blog is KesarLilly.com Kshama also blogs in the Facebook group Foodaholics in Ahmedabad #Parsi #Cuisine The word Parsi means Persian and it is evident that Parsi cuisine is influenced by their Persian roots as […]
Persian Icecream: Does this remind you of Kulfi, Falooda ?
Meet the Man Who Introduced Persian Ice Cream to Los Angeles – Chef, Mashti Shirvani Many frozen dessert trends have come and gone—Froyo, Dippin’ Dots, liquid nitrogen-chilled ice cream, to name a few. However, Persian-style ice cream and sorbets are eternal. At least that’s what it seems like when you are sitting at one of […]
Navroze Mubarak
The Saffron Elaichi Gulab Jamun
The Saffron Elaichi Gulab Jamun !!! by Rita Jamshed Kapadia The Saffron Elaichi flavor tastes so good with the sugary jamun syrup that you do not need to add any other flavor to it. Ingredients 1 cup Milk Powder 1/4 cup Maida 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter 3 – 7 (to your […]