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Indian Dessert

Sesame Apple CAke

September 28, 2020 By Asha Shivakumar

Thinly sliced sweet apples run through this tender, fluffy and buttery Sesame Apple Cake. This apple cake screams simplicity and comfort, a cake that is not overtly sweet and so so satisfying.

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That abundance mentality vs scarcity mentality. We are human, we want it all. Recognition, success, respect, money – these are all things that most of us dream of having in abundance on a daily basis.

Steven Covey in his book Seven Habits of highly successful people coined this well.

_________”Most people are deeply scripted in what I call the Scarcity Mentality. They see life as having only so much, as though there were only one pie out there. And if someone were to get a big piece of the pie, it would mean less for everybody else.

The Scarcity Mentality is the zero-sum paradigm of life. People with a Scarcity Mentality have a very difficult time sharing recognition and credit, power or profit – even with those who help in the production. The also have a a very hard time being genuinely happy for the success of other people.

The Abundance Mentality, on the other hand, flow out of a deep inner sense of personal worth and security. It is the paradigm that there is plenty out there and enough to spare for everybody. It results in sharing of prestige, of recognition, of profits, of decision making. It opens possibilities, options, alternatives, and creativity.”_____

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Filed Under: Almonds, Bake with Kids, Baking, Cake, Dessert, EGG, Entertaining, Sweet, Sweets Tagged With: apple, Apple Cake, apple dessert, autumn cake, cake, cakes, dessert, indian cakes, Indian Dessert, Nuts cake, sesame cake

Gujiya Pie – Modern take on the traditional

March 17, 2019 By Asha Shivakumar

Gujiya Pie, a modern take on a beloved Indian treat. Gujiya or deep fried hand pies are a quintessential treat for Diwali and Holi. Gujiya Pie is a unique treat that is easy to make and impressive for a party or take to a potluck.

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Gujiya Pie - Modern take on the traditional #gujiya #Indianfusion #IndianpieOne of the most awaited festivals and celebrated throughout India is Holi.  Holi is celebrated in India by the people to get rejuvenated after the months of winter season. People meet, hug, share sweet, play with color, visit their homes together, eat delicious foods, wear new clothes. It a nice way to form a bond, re kindle friendships and camaraderie. It brings out the child in everyone.

It’s a tradition that dates back millenniums. It is the greatest festival of Hindus indicates the triumph of good over evil. It’s a festival that is celebrated over two days and marks the beginning of spring….

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Filed Under: Bake with Kids, Baking, Coconut, Dessert, diwali, Entertaining, Indian, INDIAN SWEETS, Sweet, Sweets Tagged With: diwali desserts, diwali sweet, diwali sweets, gujiya, gujiya pie, hand pies, Holi, holi sweet, Indian Dessert, indian frusion, Indian Sweet, pie, pies, sweet treats

Malpua (Sweet Pancake) with Pistachio Cream(Halwa)

March 4, 2015 By Asha Shivakumar

Malpua (Sweet Pancake) with Pistachio Cream

It’s Holi!!! It’s the Festival of Colors.

I didn’t really experience Holi when I grew up.  We South Indians did not celebrate it.  So, my memories are just seeing few of neighbors running around and dunking each other in color.

That changed though after coming to the States.  It was a Culture Adventure overload.

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Filed Under: Cheese, Dessert, Indian, INDIAN SWEETS Tagged With: Easy Malpua, Holi, Indian Dessert, Indian Sweet, Malpua, Pistachio Cream, Quick Malpua, Sweet

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