Indian Jaggery Rice Pudding (Vellam Payasam) Recipe

The Soulful Sweetness of Vellam Payasam: My Mom’s Jaggery Rice Pudding There are some dishes that transport you back in time, to the comfort of a familiar kitchen and the loving hands that prepared them. For me, Vellam Payasam is one of those culinary anchors. I can vividly recall the aroma of jaggery and cardamom … Read more

Khejur Gur Er Paayesh (Rice Pudding) (Begnal, India) Recipe

Khejur Gur Er Paayesh: A Symphony of Date Palm Jaggery and Rice Pudding The scent of warm milk and sweet spices is one that instantly transports me back to my childhood, to the bustling kitchens of Kolkata during winter. While I’m not a native Bengali, my travels have gifted me a deep appreciation for the … Read more