Whether you’re baking fluffy pancakes, crusty sourdough bread, a tender chocolate cake or crispy yet gooey cookies, one ingredient plays a silent but powerful role: leavening agents. These unsung heroes are responsible for the rise, lightness and texture in baked creations. But what exactly do they do and how do they work? Leavening agents are…
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UNDERSTANDING THE OVEN AND ITS ROLE IN BAKING
When people think of baking, they often imagine pretty cupcakes, cookies, or a fluffy loaf of banana bread. But if there’s one silent hero behind every successful bake, it’s the oven. As bakers—whether beginner, home-based, or professional—we tend to focus a lot on ingredients, measurements, and techniques, but forget the one tool that brings it…
EGGLESS ATTA CHOCOLATE CAKE IN BLENDER
This atta chocolate cake is all about ease, comfort, and indulgent flavor—made effortlessly in a blender and finished with a luscious nutty glaze. The batter comes together in just minutes, using everyday ingredients like whole wheat flour, ghee, cocoa powder, and a dash of vinegar for that perfect rise. There’s no creaming, whisking, or sifting—just…
PRODUCTS AND BRANDS THAT I USE FOR BAKING
As someone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen testing and perfecting recipes, I’ve come to realise that the quality of ingredients can make a world of difference in baking. From flours and sugars to chocolates and leavening agents, the brands I choose aren’t just about labels—they’re about consistency, taste, and trust. In…
REFRESHING MANGO SAGO
Mango sago has become my ultimate go-to every summer—it’s more than just a dessert, it’s comfort in a bowl. It starts with a chilled mix of mango milk and a splash of condensed milk, poured over ice for that instantly refreshing hit. But what makes it truly addictive are all the textures tucked inside—soft, chewy…
POMEGRANATE YOGURT CLUSTERS
Pomegranate Yogurt Clusters — little bites of joy that balance tart, sweet, creamy, and crunchy in one perfect mouthful. Juicy pomegranate seeds are folded into creamy yogurt, then frozen into clusters that crackle with every bite. They’re refreshing, fun to eat, and feel like a dessert, even though they’re secretly healthy. I love making a…
UPSIDE DOWN MANGO CHEESECAKE
There’s something incredibly nostalgic about mangoes for me. Maybe it’s the way summer always smelled like ripe mangoes in the house growing up—or how every family gathering somehow ended with mangoes being passed around the table, sliced and ready. So when I say I love mangoes, I really mean it. And this Upside-Down Mango Cheesecake?…
TYPES OF CREAMS & THEIR USES
Cream is a vital ingredient in dessert-making, adding richness, texture, and flavor to a variety of sweet treats. Whether you’re whipping up a delicate mousse, frosting a cake, or creating a luscious ice cream, choosing the right type of cream is essential. The Indian market offers a variety of creams, broadly classified into fresh cream,…
