Mithais – Raihana's Cuisines

Super Easy Puff Pastry Almond and Date Bites

Posted on April 27, 2018

If you have a sweet tooth like me, these date bites are going to hit the spot. Only three ing. and super easy to make. Preheat oven at 400 degrees Ing: 1 box of pastry 1 lb dates a pinch of salt 1 cup sliced almonds 1 egg for egg wash crushed walnuts, sliced almonds, […]

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No Bake Dates Stuffed and Dipped in Chocolate

Posted on April 27, 2018

These are not your original dates, they are stuffed with a delicious filling consisting of coconut, dates, and pistachios . Ing: 30 dates or more that are pitted 2 cups sweetened coconut crushed 1 cup crushed almonds 1/2 cup pistachios crushed 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp black poppy seeds 1 tbsp white poppy seeds […]

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Homemade Rice Pudding or Kheer with Raihana’s Cuisines

Posted on April 27, 2018

A homemade rice pudding that is super easy and super delicious customize it with adding more sugar or less sugar to you liking! Ing: Puri 2 cups flour 3 to 4 tbsp oil salt to taste enough water to bind dough Kheer/Rice pudding 1 cup rice soaked over night 2 cups milk 4 to 6 […]

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Zarda or Jardo or Sweet Aromatic Rice with Almonds and Raisins

Posted on April 27, 2018

This is a very aromatic rice, that has simple ingredients yet a very festive and delicious sweet rice. Ing: 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 cups rice (soaked for about 2 hours) 1 cinnamon stick 6 to 7 cardamon seeds 3 tbsp fennel seeds pinch of yellow color 1/4 tsp saffron 1.5 cups of sugar 2.5 […]

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Baobab Buyu or Mabuyu Candy

Posted on April 27, 2018

Super duper amazing homemade candy made with baobab powder, a little sweet, a little sour and a little spicy! The Baobab powder I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009DJM1XS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl_encoding=UTF8&colid=MWWTE1S1YTE2&coliid=I17GIXVMA1QDIXIng: Sugar Syrup Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup sugar salt to taste cayenne powder depending on how spicy you would like it red food color (optional) pinch of cardamom powder […]

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Homemade Ghee or Clarified Butter with Raihana’s Cuisines

Posted on April 27, 2018

There is nothing like homemade ghee! Ghee is made by clarifying butter, which removes milk solids and leaves pure butter fat. Removing milk solids makes ghee edible for people who have dairy allergies. Because ghee has a high smoke point, it is better than many other cooking oils for frying and cooking at higher temperatures.

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Fresh Mango Fudge or Burfi (Mithaii)

Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

I can never get enough mangos in the summer so I decided to incorporate fresh mangos and burfi or fudge and the end result was absolutely delicious…. Ing: 4 fresh mangos cubed 8 tbsp unsalted butter colored coconut optional for garnish pistachios for garnish 1 cup mango pulp (adjust for sweet taste) 1 cup coconut […]

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Delicious Carrot Halwa In English

Posted on April 26, 2018

Homemade carrot halwa which is super easy to make and super delicous! Ing: 4 cups shredded carrots 2 tbsp ghee 1 tsp cardamom powder 1/4 cups almonds chooped 1/4 cup cashews chopped 1/4 cup pistachios chopped 1/3 cup sugar (might not need all) 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup whipping cream 4 tbsp powdered milk […]

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Motichoor Ladoo Recipe | Simple Homemade Ladoos – Indian Sweet in English

Posted on April 26, 2018

Nothing like homemade ladoos, that not only taste super delicious but is really easy to make with some simple tips! Ing for the sugar syrup 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1/4 tsp crushed cardamom powder pinch of orange food color Boil until candy thermometer reaches 220 degrees 2 to 3 cups of oil to […]

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Almond or Badaam Halwa in English

Posted on April 26, 2018

Delicious almond halwa , that is creamy, rich, and super easy to make this is known as the crown jewel of all the mithais in India. Ing: 1 tbsp ghee or clarified butter 2 cups almonds soaked in water overnight and peeled 2 cups evaporated milk 2/3 cup condensed milk 5 to 7 strands of […]