The leaves are changing from emerald green they once were in summer to the most beautiful hues of fall. The golden yellows, chili pepper reds and sunset orange leaves blowing in the cool wind make me yearn for the comforting foods of my childhood. What shall it be – warm chicken soup, or perfectly scrambled eggs smothered in ghee, chicken potpie or just a good old bowl of oats porridge. Porridge has been my pick more often than once, so I thought I’d share it with you. It’s so quick to make and it definitely “hits the spot”. It’s warm, velvety, creamy texture with hints of ghee is just perfect for a day like this. So don’t blame me when you grab a warm cozy blanket, curl up and maybe take a little snooze to the sound of the rustling fall leaves outside your window.
Author Archives: For The Love of Ghee
Chaa – Milky Black Tea

A milky tea concoction is called by several names in India. Chaa is one of them, Chai another and Cha, one more amongst many others. Obviously depending on the part of the country you’re from, there is a name for this sweet milky goodness.
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Gulaab Jambu – with coconut
A couple of weeks ago in preparation for Eid I spent countless happy hours in the kitchen making tonnes of sweet indian delicacies, as well as other baked goodies.First of all I have to explain the different forms of gulaab jambus that I grew up eating. The first being the round glossy brown balls of spongy goodness that are soaked over night in syrup. My Grandmother, bless her soul, used to make the most perfect gulaab jambus this way. Well needless to say, my attempt at making this version did not go so well. Feeling slightly defeated, I decided to make the gulaab jambus I know best. I would describe these as fried oval-shaped dumplings, dipped briefly in syrup and rolled in desiccated coconut.
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Halwo or Falooda – Creamy Milk Dessert
My Mum’s Recipe
I was about to publish this recipe and realized that maybe some of you out there may have no idea what halwo is. I would humbly describe it as a cool, creamy, almost jello-like milk dessert. Maybe in the same family as Panna cotta, an italian dessert, but a lot lighter and creamier.
Raito – Green Chilli Pickle
1 lb long green Serrano peppers
3 tsp sea salt
3/4 tsp turmeric
6 tbsp skinless mustard seeds (Rai-kuria)
3 large lemons, squeeze out the juice
1/8 cup grapeseed oil
Wash the peppers and dry them with a paper towel really well. Make sure to discard any spoiled peppers. Continue reading

