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Lehsun Ki Kheer Recipe | Rare Traditional Rajasthani Garlic Kheer ❤️ #reels #rajasthan #viral #dessert #garlickheer

Lehsun Ki Kheer (Garlic Kheer) is a rare traditional Indian dessert associated with the regional food traditions of Rajasthan. ❤️ What makes this unusual kheer fascinating is its main ingredient — garlic!

To prepare this traditional Lahsun Ki Kheer, garlic cloves are repeatedly boiled and rinsed to mellow their strong flavour and aroma. Full-fat milk is then slowly reduced until rich and creamy, sweetened with sugar, flavoured with cardamom, and finally cooked with the softened garlic cloves. A simple garnish of almonds and pistachios completes this unusual dessert.

For this food film, we have imagined the recipe being prepared slowly at a traditional Banjara-style camp in the Rajasthan desert, surrounded by rustic utensils, a glowing sunset and distant camel caravans — celebrating the atmosphere and culinary heritage of Rajasthan.

If you enjoy discovering rare Indian recipes, forgotten traditional foods, regional Indian cuisine and lesser-known desserts from different parts of India, Follow @chapter_cuisine for more food stories. ❤️

Ingredients:
Garlic cloves • Full-fat milk • Sugar • White vinegar or food-grade alum (for treating the garlic) • Cardamom • Almonds • Pistachios taken in Bikaner-The Smart City by @chapter_cuisine

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Apricot-Walnut Dumplings 🥟 | खुबानी-अखरोट के मोमोज | A Delicious Sweet Treat! #reels #dessert #viral #food #foryou

Sweet, nutty, and absolutely irresistible! 🥟✨

Discover the delicious combination of Apricot (खुबानी) and Walnut (अखरोट) in these delightful Apricot-Walnut Dumplings (खुबानी-अखरोट के मोमोज).

Made with the fruity sweetness of खुबानी (Khubani) and the rich, nutty goodness of अखरोट (Akhrot), these sweet dumplings are a unique treat for dessert lovers! 🌰

Whether you love experimenting with new recipes or exploring creative desserts, these Apricot & Walnut Dumplings are worth trying!

Would you try these खुबानी-अखरोट Dumplings? Let us know in the comments! 👇 taken in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh by @chapter_cuisine

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Pilpilwa Recipe | A Forgotten Sweet of Purvanchal |Gud-Kali Mirch filled Delight #reels #viral #forgottenrecipescookbookclub #uttarpradesh #traditional

Pilpilwa is a lesser-known traditional sweet from Purvanchal, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, especially associated with home kitchens in and around Ghazipur district. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this old-style delicacy has a beautiful balance of sweetness and warmth from black pepper (kali mirch).

Pilpilwa is prepared using गेहूं का आटा (whole wheat flour/atta), घी (ghee/clarified butter), गुड़ (jaggery/gud), काली मिर्च (black pepper), ताज़ा नारियल (fresh coconut) and किशमिश (raisins). A firm wheat dough is filled with a mixture of crushed jaggery, black pepper, grated coconut and raisins, carefully sealed into small balls and slowly fried in ghee until beautifully golden and khasta (crisp). Break one open while it is still warm, and the melted gud inside makes it even more special.

In parts of Purvanchal, particularly Ghazipur, Pilpilwa has traditionally been prepared in homes around occasions such as Ram Navami. Like many regional recipes passed from one generation to another through family kitchens rather than cookbooks, it is becoming increasingly difficult to come across today.

You may hardly find a Pilpilwa recipe on ⁠@Instagram , because very few people seem to make or document it anymore. With time, dishes like these can quietly disappear from everyday kitchens — which is exactly why I wanted to bring this traditional Purvanchali recipe to The Saffron Hours.

If you know Pilpilwa from your childhood, family, village, or by another local name, do share your memories in the comments. ❤️

And if you would like the complete Pilpilwa recipe with exact ingredients and measurements, leave a comment below — I’ll share it with you.

Follow @thesaffronhours for more forgotten Indian recipes, traditional regional food, heirloom recipes and stories from India’s old kitchens. taken in Ghazipur by @chapter_cuisine

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Dhaniya Panjiri Recipe | Janmashtami Prasad | Krishna Ji Ka Bhog❤️🎂✨ #reels #janmashtami #viral #iskcon #india

Celebrate Shree Krishna Janmashtami with this traditional Dhaniya Panjiri, a simple and aromatic Janmashtami bhog prasad prepared with roasted sabut dhaniya (whole coriander seeds), desi ghee (clarified butter), makhana (fox nuts / lotus seeds), dhaage wali mishri (rock sugar), badam (almonds), kaju (cashews), kishmish (raisins), pista (pistachios), elaichi (green cardamom) and kesar (saffron), finished with delicate rose petals and fresh tulsi leaves (holy basil).

In this traditional recipe, whole coriander seeds are gently roasted and then hand-ground on a sil batta (traditional Indian grinding stone). The freshly ground dhaniya is slowly roasted in desi ghee before being combined with roasted dry fruits, makhana, finely powdered mishri and aromatic cardamom. The prasad is finally garnished with pistachios, saffron and rose petals, with tulsi leaves added at the very end before offering the bhog to Shree Krishna.

Dhaniya Panjiri, also known as Dhaniya ki Panjiri, is closely associated with Krishna Janmashtami celebrations and is prepared as a traditional bhog or prasad for Lord Krishna in many homes. The fragrance of roasted coriander, ghee and cardamom makes this humble recipe especially beautiful for the festive night.

From the devotional atmosphere of Mathura, Vrindavan and Gokul to Krishna temples and ISKCON Janmashtami celebrations around the world, Janmashtami is filled with bhajan, kirtan, fasting, midnight celebrations and lovingly prepared Krishna bhog. This food film is our little celebration of that tradition—the quiet process of preparing something by hand and offering it to Kanha, Laddu Gopal and Shree Krishna with love. ❤️

Follow @thesaffronhours for more traditional Indian recipes, regional food stories, festive recipes and cinematic food films.

Radhe Radhe. Jai Shree Krishna. 🙏 taken in Mathura Vrindavan by @chapter_cuisine

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Mandua Biscuits / Ragi Cookies Baked on a Pahadi Chulha🍪 | Himalayan Cookies #reels #cookies #viral #biscuit #fingermillet

Mandua Cookies, baked the Pahadi way. 🏔️🍪

Made with mandua atta (ragi flour / finger millet), jaggery, ghee, cardamom and walnuts, these rustic biscuits bring the warmth of the Himalayas into every bite. Instead of a modern oven, we slow-bake them over a traditional Pahadi chulha — surrounded by the quiet simplicity of an old mountain home.

Known across India by many names, mandua or ragi is a traditional millet. You may know it as nachni / nachani in Marathi-speaking regions, ragi in Kannada, ragulu in Telugu, and kel varagu in Tamil. Whether you search for ragi millet, ragi finger millet, ragi powder, mandua millet, mandua ka atta or simply finger millet, it is an ingredient deeply connected with traditional Indian food cultures.

Ragi and mandua are naturally sources of dietary fibre and can be used in everything from sprouted ragi, sprouted ragi flour and malted ragi preparations to rotis, porridges, cookies and biscuits.

These are not your usual chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chips or Oreos. Their beautiful earthy brown colour comes naturally from ragi mandua flour, while jaggery adds sweetness and walnuts give every cookie a rich, nutty finish.

From the Himalayas and Pahad to the Ghats, millets have a place in regional food traditions across India. This is our little Pan-India celebration of an ancient grain — transformed into delicious cookies while keeping the soul of traditional Pahadi cooking alive.

A simple, comforting and high-fibre millet bake made slowly by the fire. ❤️ taken in Almora, Uttarakhand by @chapter_cuisine

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Misal Pav Recipe | Famous Maharashtrian Street Food | मिसळ पाव रेसिपी | Indian Street Food Film

Misal Pav Recipe 🌶️ | Learn how to make Maharashtrian Misal Pav – a spicy, flavourful and iconic Maharashtra street food served with soft pav, farsan, onions and lemon.

This Misal Pav recipe brings together a delicious sprouted matki usal with spicy misal gravy/tarri, topped with crunchy farsan, finely chopped onions, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon, served alongside pav.

If you’re searching for Misal Pav Recipe, Maharashtrian Misal Pav Recipe, Authentic Misal Pav, Mumbai Street Food, Maharashtra Street Food, Matki Misal Recipe, Spicy Misal Pav, Misal Curry, Misal Tarri, मिसळ पाव or How to Make Misal Pav at home, this recipe is for you.

Misal Pav is one of Maharashtra’s most loved dishes and is enjoyed in different regional styles across Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Kolhapur. Every version has its own character, from flavourful misal to fiery spicy tarri.

✨ In this recipe:
• Misal Pav
• Matki Usal
• Spicy Misal Tarri / Rassa
• Farsan
• Onion & Coriander
• Fresh Lemon
• Soft Pav

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, evening cravings or whenever you’re craving spicy Indian street food.

Watch till the end for the final Misal Pav plating ❤️

Kindly follow @thesaffronhours for aesthetic Indian recipes, regional Indian food, street food recipes and beautiful food films. ✨
#reels #misalpav #marathifood #maharashtra #india taken in Pune, India by @chapter_cuisine

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Kaju Katli Recipe ✨ | Easy Kaju Ki Barfi | Cashew Nut Katli | Indian Sweet #reels #kaju #kajukatli #recipe #food

Learn how to make the classic Kaju Katli Recipe, one of India’s most loved traditional sweets. ✨ This smooth, rich and melt-in-the-mouth Kaju Ki Barfi is made with the irresistible flavour of cashews and finished in the iconic diamond-shaped pieces we all know and love.

Also known as Kaju Barfi, Cashew Nut Katli, Cashew Katli, Cashew Burfi or Kaju Ki Barfi, this traditional Indian sweet is loved for its delicate cashew flavour, soft texture and beautifully simple appearance.

This Easy Kaju Katli Recipe takes you through the preparation step by step, capturing every satisfying stage of making this classic Indian mithai. If you have been searching for a Kaju Katli Recipe, Kaju Ki Barfi Recipe, Kaju Barfi Recipe, Cashew Nut Katli Recipe or an easy Indian sweet recipe, this video is for you.

Kaju Katli is a timeless Indian sweet enjoyed during celebrations, festivals and special occasions. It is especially popular as a festive mithai for Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, weddings, family celebrations and gifting. Whether you call it Kaju Katli, Kaju Barfi, Kaju Ki Barfi, Cashew Katli or Cashew Burfi, that rich cashew taste makes it one of the most iconic Indian mithai recipes.

This short food film focuses on the beautiful process, textures and satisfying transformation of simple ingredients into perfectly shaped Kaju Katli. If you enjoy Indian sweet recipes, traditional Indian mithai, easy dessert recipes, satisfying cooking videos, aesthetic food videos, food ASMR and recipe shorts, you’ll find plenty more to explore here.

Follow @thesaffronhours for aesthetic recipes, Indian food, traditional sweets, global dishes and beautifully crafted food films. 🥰

Made some Kaju Katli for you too @instagram taken in Taj Mahal by @chapter_cuisine

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Dahi Jalebi ❤️| A Match Made in Heaven Crispy Jalebi with Creamy Dahi ✨ #reels #viral #dahi #jalebi #dessert

Crispy, golden and freshly made Dahi Jalebi served with thick, creamy hung curd — a simple yet irresistible traditional Indian combination! 🤤❤️

Watch fresh jalebi being prepared the traditional way, from fermented jalebi batter and perfectly shaped spirals to crispy golden jalebis fried until crunchy and briefly dipped in warm saffron-cardamom sugar syrup. Finished with pistachios and kesar, these hot, syrupy jalebis are served alongside cool, thick and creamy hung curd (dahi) for the perfect contrast of crispy, creamy, sweet and slightly tangy flavours.

Inspired by the nostalgic charm of an old Delhi mithai shop, this Dahi Jalebi recipe brings together the atmosphere of traditional Indian halwai shops, fresh morning jalebi, desi sweets and classic Indian street food. taken in Old Delhi by @chapter_cuisine

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Mango Sticky Rice, But Make It Charred 🥭 | Rainy Day Dessert #reels #viral #mangostickyrice #foryou #food

There’s something irresistible about mango sticky rice — soft, glossy sticky rice, creamy coconut, and ripe golden mango coming together in one comforting dessert. This version adds a little twist: Charred Mango Sticky Rice, where fresh mango is gently caramelised before being paired with warm coconut-infused rice.

Inspired by the much-loved Thai mango sticky rice, this Charred Mango and Coconut Sticky Rice combines glutinous rice with creamy coconut, juicy fruit and lightly toasted flaked coconut for a rich yet refreshing tropical dessert.

The recipe starts with glutinous rice mango preparation rather than ordinary Rice, Brown rice or everyday Chawal. Choosing the best rice for mango sticky rice is important — glutinous sticky rice creates that signature soft, chewy texture that makes mango & sticky rice recipe combinations so satisfying.

The rice is steamed until tender, then gently infused with sweetened coconut milk. Ripe mango indian varieties or any sweet, fragrant aam can work beautifully. Different Types of mango will give slightly different sweetness and aroma, so choose a ripe but firm fruit. Unlike raw mango, ripe aam’s natural sweetness works perfectly here. From fruit growing on a mangotree to the final golden slices on the plate, mango remains the star.

The mango slices are lightly charred until juicy with delicate caramelised edges, then served alongside the creamy mango rice. A little coconut sauce and toasted coconut complete the plate. taken in Phuket, Thailand by @chapter_cuisine

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Traditional Chhena Poda Bites | Odisha’s Caramelised Cheesecake | Indian Dessert #reels #cheesecake #odisha

“Experience the soul of Odisha with these Caramelised Chhena Poda Bites 🤎. Often called India’s original roasted cheesecake, Chhena Poda is made by caramelizing fresh paneer (chhena) with sugar and green cardamom(ilaichi/elaichi)until it develops a beautiful golden-brown crust.

In this video, I’ve given a modern, bite-sized twist to this traditional classic, keeping the authentic smoky flavor intact. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet mid-day treat! ✨

Ingredients used:
Fresh Chhena (Paneer)
Sugar (for caramel & sweetness)
Cardamom powder
A touch of Suji (Semolina) for texture
Ghee

Made outdoors beside a flowing stream, with nothing but the sounds of cooking and nature. 🌿

A little bite of Odisha’s culinary heritage, captured as a slow cinematic food film.

🎧 Sound on for the full ASMR experience.
#like #save taken in Simlipal by @chapter_cuisine

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Golden Bananas on Saffron Rabri ✨ | Ghee-Caramelised Banana Dessert | #reels #viral #dessert #coast #rabdi

Golden, ghee-caramelised bananas served over thick, creamy Kashmiri kesar rabri — a simple yet luxurious Indian dessert made beside the coast. 🌊✨

For the rabri, full-fat doodh (milk) is slowly reduced at home until naturally rich and creamy, then infused with original kesar / Kashmiri saffron (jafran), elaichi and sugar. Unlike an instant rabdi recipe, this is slow-cooked milk rabdi, allowing the doodh to naturally develop the traditional rabri texture. Add pistachios for a delicate dry fruit rabdi finish.

Ripe Cavendish banana slices are gently caramelised in desi ghee until beautifully golden around the edges while remaining soft inside. You can use good-quality cow ghee or A2 ghee; regular ghee such as Amul ghee can also work. This recipe uses ghee rather than butter for its distinctly rich Indian flavour.

The result? Golden caramelised bananas over silky kesar rabri — creamy, fruity, warm and indulgent, with pistachio and genuine saffron strands on top.

India has an incredible variety of banana fruit, from Cavendish and Robusta banana to Elaichi banana, Nendran banana, Red banana and even unusual Blue Java bananas. While green banana is wonderful for savoury preparations and banana chips, this dessert needs a ripe, firm sweet banana that caramelises beautifully. Banana flowers aren’t used here, and unlike banana ice cream, the star is the contrast between warm caramelised fruit and creamy rabdi.

If you’ve been searching for rabdi recipe at home, rabri recipe, milk rabdi, dry fruit rabdi, kesar rabri, Kashmiri kesar, saffron desserts, banana recipes or desi ghee desserts, save this one. 🤍

🎧 Sound on for the coastal cooking ASMR — gentle waves, sizzling ghee and slow rabri-making.

Note: Rabdi/rabri price varies depending on where it is purchased; this video shows a homemade rabri-based dessert rather than store-bought rabdi. taken in Kumarakom Backwater by @chapter_cuisine

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