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In the hustle and bustle of the corporate world, office parties provide a much-needed break for employees to unwind and bond. Neetu and Chef Smit, a dynamic duo known for their creativity and flair, were recently tasked with organizing one such event. The brief was clear: create an atmosphere that's chill, relaxed, and brimming with fun, games, greens, good food, and drinks.

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chef & host - Ajay Chopra | Zee Zest

Parsi Falooda is a layered summer dessert / drink. This Parsi cold dessert originated in Iran and now has become an integral part of Indian dessert scene.This dessert / drink is made with various layered ingredients like milk, ice cream, vermicelli and rose syrup. Actually, all the ingredients are assembled in a layered manner in a tall glass. Basil seeds or sabza seeds give it a unique crunch and taste.This thick, luscious, creamy layered drink is feast for the eyes and great for satisfying your tummy’s sweet cravings.

Parsi Falooda is a layered summer dessert/drink that is extremely popular in India. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe for this perfect summer treat.

Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe for Parsi Falooda, a creamy summer drink.

Watch Parsi Falooda recipe by Chef Ajay Chopra

Parsi Falooda

Soak the sabja in water for an hour.

In a bowl, mix together milk and condensed milk.

Take a tall glass, put the soaked sabja at the bottom of the glass, pour some rose syrup over it, sprinkle chopped pistachios and almonds over it. Then layer it with falooda and ice cream.

Repeat this process to fill the glass.

Pour the remaining milk mixture over it and garnish with chopped nuts and rose syrup.

Papad Pickles Aur Pyaala

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Kheer Kadam Brigadeiro is a scrumptious combination the Bengali Kheer Kadam and the Brazilian Brigadeiro. Kheer Kadam is a traditional Bengali sweet made from chenna. The chenna balls (danedar) are soaked and cooked in sugar syrup. The Brazilian Brigadeiros are balls of chocolate sweets. Here chef Akanksha puts the chenna balls in flattened khoya covering and then rolls them in roasted desiccated coconut, pistachio crumb, chocolate ganache or sprinkles. Kheer Kadam Brigadeiro are luscious and delicious and simply amazing.

Kheer Kadam Brigadeiro is a clever and delicious combination of a Bengali sweet and a Brazilian sweet. Chef Akanksha Khatri brings this unique recipe to your kitchen. 

Treat Yourself To Chef Akanksha Khatri's Tasty Kheer Kadam Brigadeiro Recipe On Zeezest. Indulge In A Fusion Of Textures And Flavors Crafted To Delight Your Taste Buds.

Kheer Kadam Brigadeiro Recipe by Chef Akanksha Khatri | ZeeZest

Kheer Kadam Brigadeiro 

Knead the chenna and make a soft dough. 

Divide the dough into small portions and roll it into small balls. Keep them aside.

In a pan, heat water and sugar. Bring it to a roaring boil. 

Now, add the prepared balls in the sugar water and allow it cook for 15 mins with the lid. 

Meanwhile, to prepare the outer layer, mix grated khoya and powdered sugar in a bowl till thoroughly combined. 

Now remove the soaked danedar from the sugar syrup mixture using a strainer. Squeeze out excess syrup. 

Now, prepare flat circles, resembling a small disc from the khoya mixture and keep them aside. Add in the prepared danedar in the flatten khoya (outer layer) and secure it. 

Once done, coat it with either roasted desiccated coconut, pistachio crumb, chocolate ganache or sprinkles.

Refrigerate these danedar for about an hour, and serve cold. 

Chef Akanksha Khatri's Kheer Kadam Brigadeiro is a delicious combination of two sweets. 

Meetha Toh Banta Hai

Kheer Kadam Brigadeiro

 Akansha Khatri

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Ashwagandha Til Ladoo is made with Ashwagandha and Til (Sesame Seeds). Ashwagandha is highly revered in Ayurveda and is believed to be a rejuvenator. It is also known to increase strength and stamina. Sesame seeds have healthy fats, which are necessary for the body.This simple yet healthy dish is easy to make.Ashwagandha Til Ladoo will satisfy your craving for sweets and will also make you feel rejuvenated.

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo is a unique sweetmeat made from Ashwagandha, an incredibly healthy medicinal herb. Chef Kunal Kapur shares the recipe in detail.

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo will satisfy your craving for sweets and will also make you feel rejuvenated.

Watch Ashwagandha Til Ladoo recipe by Kunal Kapur

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo

In a pan, lightly roast 1 cup khoya. set it aside for some time until it cools down.

Then add 1/2 cup roasted white sesame seeds powder, 1 tsp cardamom powder, 1 tbsp chopped pistachio, 1 tsp ashwagandha powder, 3-4 tbsp jaggery powder and mix it properly.

Make laddoos from the mixture and garnish it with mixed dry fruits. Ashwagandha til laddoos are ready to serve.

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo is a sweetmeat made from Ashwagandha, a healthy medicinal herb. 

Food Veda

Ashwagandha Til Laddoo

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Ghevar is a traditional Rajasthani sweet that is made during the rainy season especially on the occasion of Rakshabandhan and Teej. It is generally topped with flavourful thick milk or rabdi. Here chef Akanksha tops the traditional honeycomb patterned ghevar with Dulce De Leche, a caramelised milk from Latin America and caramelised bananas. So, this dessert is a delicious combination of ghevar and Banoffee pie (a combination of bananas, cream and caramelised milk).The intercontinental dessert, Mini Ghevar with Dulce De Leche Cream and Caramelised Bananas, is to die for.

Mini Ghevar with Dulce De Leche Cream and Caramelised Bananas is a heavenly combination of a traditional Indian sweet and Banoffee pie. Chef Akanksha Khatri shares the recipe for this uniquely creative dessert.

The intercontinental dessert, Mini Ghevar with Dulce De Leche Cream and Caramelised Bananas, is to die for. 

Watch Mini Ghevar with Dulce De Leche Cream and Caramelised Bananas recipe by Chef Akansha Khatri

Mini Ghevar with Dulce De Leche Cream and Caramelised Bananas 

In a pressure cooker, place the condensed milk can and fill it with sufficient water to submerge the entire can. Close the lid and cook for 1 whistle.  Remove and let it come to room temperature. 

To make the sugar syrup, add sugar and water in a pot and cook on a medium flame, till the sugar dissolves. Cook till it reaches one string consistency. 

To make the Ghewar batter, add ghee in a parat and with the help of 2 ice cubes start creaming the ghee till it is white and fluffy.

When done, add the refined flour and mix till combined.

Transfer this mixture in a bowl and gradually keep adding milk to make a runny batter. The batter should be smooth and in a pouring consistency.

Now, heat ghee/oil in a deep pan on high heat and place a small round mould in the pan. 

Once the oil is heated; using a ladle, pour the batter from a height of at least 6-7 inches. Pour the batter little by little in a constant flow into the centre of the mould. The batter will sizzle up and spread immediately. Wait for a minute and then pour another ladle full from top in the centre of the mould. 

Pour hot ghee into the mould. When it’s golden brown, carefully insert the stick in the centre of the ghevar and take it out of the mould.

Set the ghevar aside on an absorbent paper. 

Take out 3 tbsp of prepared Dulce De Leche in a bowl.  Whisk it nicely and fold in some Whipped Cream. 

In a sauce pan, add butter/ghee and the sliced bananas. Add brown sugar and cook till they are nicely glazed and caramelized.  

Dip the prepared ghewar in sugar syrup take it out immediately and place it on a plate.

Pipe dollops of Dulce De Leche on the ghevar, along with some whipped cream. 

Place the caramelized bananas next to the piped dollops and serve immediately. 

Mini Ghevar with Dulce De Leche Cream and Caramelised Bananas is a heavenly dessert.

Akansha Khatri

Mini Ghevar With Dulce De Leche Cream And Caramelised Bananas

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Besan Ka Sheera is a unique but healthy recipe. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria makes this sweet dish from her father’s recipe. It is made with besan (Gram Flour), milk and ghee. It is enriched with lots of dry fruits and cardamom powder and ginger powder.This delicious dessert is used as a home remedy for cold and cough in Punjabi households.

Besan Ka Sheera is a traditional dessert in a liquid form. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shares the recipe in detail.

Chef Pankaj Bhadouria's Besan Ka Sheera is a traditional dessert in a liquid form. 

Watch Besan Ka Sheera recipe by Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Besan ka Sheera

Grind pistachios, almonds and cashew nuts along with cardamom powder, dry ginger powder into a powder.

Heat ghee in a pot and add gram flour. Saute until besan changes colour and becomes fragrant. 

Switch the flame off and add the dry fruit powder. Saute it in the ghee and switch on the flame.

Add water, sugar and milk and mix well. 

Let the sheera simmer for 3 to 4 minutes and serve hot.

Indian Food Classics

Besan Ka Sheera

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Stay updated on the latest AI breakthroughs from Midjourney’s animated image model and Lovart’s all-in-one design agent to a revealing MIT study on ChatGPT’s effect on the brain and Microsoft’s Copilot Vision for Edge.

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