Uma's Culinary World

In Indian cuisine, Khoya and Paneer are the most commonly used cheeses. Khoya, also called as Mawa is used for making Mithai (desserts). Frankly, I haven't cooked with khoya yet. But, Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) is something I am quite familiar with.

Ricotta Cheese Pedha / Peda

Easy home made Kesar Pedha recipe made of Ricotta Cheese and milk powder.

Easy Baked Ricotta Cheese Rasmalai

Rasmalai is a popular dessert made of fresh paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Today's recipe is comparatively easy and saves a little time. A baked desi Rasmalai version using Italian Ricotta Cheese.

Whole Wheat Veg Samosa

Samosa, the most loved Indian appetizer with a crisp crust and savory potato stuffing. When you make such fried fast food at home, you get to make some changes to make it healthy. Here are some Whole Wheat Aloo Matar Samosas for you to try at home and savor them as much as we did.

Oven Baked Ricotta Cheese Kalakand / Milk Cake

One of the popular posts of my blog is Microwave Ricotta Cheese Kalakand . For my kiddo, these days I make it in the oven. You might ask why? My little one loves baking with Mommy. The new oven baked Ricotta Kalakand (Milk Cake) Recipe is even better, it has double the cheese, less sugar and tastes yummy. And, if ricotta is not available, paneer is an excellent alternative.