In Takkies and T's

Gulab Jamun It goes without saying that a Diwali or Eid platter is incomplete without Gulab Jamuns. Gulab Jamuns are just classic amongst an assortment of sweatmeats at every festivity or prayer offering. The easiest way to describe a Gulab Jamun is “it is an Indian doughnut” but indeed a decadent doughnut! Just one Gulab Jamun will satisfy any sweet craving as it is loaded with sugar from the use of condensed milk all the way to being dunked in the sugar syrup – this is the truly authentic way to prepare this delicious sweetmeat! Store bought Gulab Jamuns sold per kilo, are pricey.   Sometimes a price would indicate that it would be a daunting task to prepare, but the method to prepare Gulab Jamuns is really easy and the ingredients used can be found in just about every grocery cupboard in an Indian household. Here is my mum’s recipe which I have adapted for a smaller quantity. Followed to the end, my Gulab Jamuns turn out perfect every time! Gul...

Hungarian Tart  Hungarian Tart Hungarian Tart is a good example of a golden oldie … its goes back generations and remains a favourite in households across diverse cultures internationally.  There are many names to this delicious tart, but it is more commonly known as “Jam Tart”. Many will agree that it is often one of the favourite tarts found amongst the sweetmeats and savouries set in colourful platters, which are exchanged by family and friends during Diwali, Eid and other festivals.    I would never forget Jam Tarts. I helped my mum bake Jam Tarts as a child and my job was to grate the dough over the jam before it went into the oven.  I was told by mum that it was a very important job, and so every time we baked Jam Tarts, I would wait anxiously to grate the dough with pride! Jam Tart is a really tasty, easy to bake tart, not to mention that it can be ready in just 45 minutes from the preparation t...