Parsi Persian Mawa Cake
Parsi Mawa Cake. Recipe for whole mawa cake or as cupcakes.
Pastry filled with Cream or Malai Khaaja
Malai Khaaja are a treat in India, missing these in USA, I made these and they are slightly different, but they do satisfy the malai khaaja craving! Recipe Ingredients 1 heavy cream carton. Small size of 8 oz. 1 tin evaporated milk 1 lb. Mava / Khoya 3 tsp Sugar or to taste 1 tsp […]
Mawa Kulfi / Ice Cream
Mawa Kulfi / Ice Cream 2 litres full fat milk1 tin condensed milk1 cup sugar (as required- Sweetness)1/2 kg Mawa (khoya)1 cup finely chopped pistachio1/2 cup finely chopped almondsKesarElichi powderJaifal powder Method Boil the milk and add in sugar , kesar and nuts then reduce a little on slow flame and stirring it in short […]
Irani Choi or Chai ( Spice Masala Chai)
Serves 6 Ingredients Spice ingredients for one pot of tea: 1/2 of a star anise star 10-12 whole cloves 7 whole allspice or 1/4 tsp ground allspice powder *See photo below 1 heaping teaspoon of cinnamon bark (or 2 short sticks) 7 whole white peppercorns 1 cardamon pod opened to the seeds Other ingredients: 1 […]
Marzipan Boi (Fish shaped Dessert)
This fish shaped dessert is very popular among the Indian Parsi community. It is molded in the shape of a fish because the fish is a symbol for fertility and good luck. It can be sliced and eaten as dessert. Storage Instructions: Can be kept outside for 2 or 3 days, refrigerated for a couple […]
Ravo
Parsi Ravo Recipe
Saffron
Yes, saffron is considered both a spice and a herb, often called a “herbal spice,” because it comes from the flower’s stigmas (spice part) but is used extensively in traditional medicine like other herbs, offering color, flavor, and health benefits. While technically a spice from the Crocus sativus flower, its powerful medicinal uses, aroma, and use in herbal […]
Cold Foam Dudh Na Puff (Milk froth)
Parsi Style Dudh Na Puff (Milk froth) Cold Foam Serves 3-6 glasses Recipe for Cold Foam Dudh na Puffs Ingredients 2 Cups Milk 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 drop Rose essence (optional) Method Boil milk to a full boil. Add sugar and boil for 5 minutes Cool and refrigerate overnight in covered airtight glass bowl Add […]
Pistachio Kulfi
Pistachio Kulfi Serves 6 to 8. Make ahead – Kulfi stays in freezer for a long time. Ingredients: 16 oz. whipping cream 1 can (14 oz.) evaporated milk 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 2 tbs. pistachio pieces 1/2 tsp. pistachio flavoring 2 drops of green coloring (optional) Method: Blend all ingredients a […]
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 / […]
Parsi Daitra
Cookbook: Vividh Vani (Gujarati) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1724202332
Healthy Patrani Machchi
A healthy Patra-Ni-Machchi recipe, only with some mustard oil to give flavor. Pomfret wrapped in a tangy marinade and steamed in a banana leaf. Ingredients 1 fresh pomfret (medium sized)Banana leaves For Marinade: 4 Tbsp curd 1/2 Tbsp turmeric Some chopped garlic 1 1/2 Tbsp mustard oil Chilli flakes 1/2 Tbsp salt Half lemon, […]
Happiness comes with food
Lemon Shortbread Cookies https://parsicuisine.com/lemon-hortbread-cookies/ ParsiCuisine.com Published Author of Parsi Cuisine Cookbooks on Amazon. Rita is a Parsi Zoroastrian, living in USA and cooking Parsi Foods and software development for this website. Rita has maintained this website since 1999. With roots from Ahmedabad, Navsari, Mumbai, Surat, India. Rita has created recipes that work in USA, UK, […]
Recipe of an Indian soft cheese made at home with Rennet. Topli na Panir
Indian Parsi soft cheese
Masala Chai ( Spiced Tea)
A cup of tea shared with another person is known to create a new karma each time. So next time you have a cup of tea with someone, have good thoughts, and share good words. Health value: Antioxidant Removes Headaches, Muscle aches, soothes and relaxes. Ingredients: 2 cups water 4 tea bags, black tea 2 […]