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🍌 Save this post for an easy eggless dessert this spring! This banana Biscoff pudding is so creamy and smooth—the texture lands somewhere between a pudding and a mousse. Light, airy, and absolutely perfect for Mother’s Day. 💐 I topped mine with melted cookie butter and brûléed bananas (highly recommend!). You can make it as a single pie or serve it in cute little cups like I did! What are you doing for Mothers Day this weekend?! 👇 Comment “pudding” and I’ll DM you the recipe!

🌌 Unplugged and unbothered at @constellationcreek ⛰️Throwback to last year’s adventure where the mountain air was fresh, the stars were bright, and the memories were even better. I love the crackling campfires, splashing in the ice-cold streams, taking quiet hikes, listening to giggles and dance parties put on by Elara, and staring at the sky full of stars late into the night. There’s nothing like being surrounded by nature to reset your soul and help you relax. I’ve always found being out in nature healing. Being surrounded by nothing but trees, streams, and sky - it’s nature’s therapy at its finest. My heart is ready for a summer filled with these moments of peace, presence, and family time! Who else finds their reset button in the wilderness? Are you planning any camping/glamping trips this summer?

🍝 If there were one food I could eat forever, it would be pasta. It’s so comforting and the perfect vehicle for vegetables, cheese, and all things good! My dream vacation is to carb-load my way through Italy with pasta being my main choice of carb! I make my pasta bolognese with TVP, aka texturized vegetable protein, and a couple of veggies. TVP is a high-protein meat substitute made from defatted soy flour that has been cooked and dried to create a chewy, meat-like texture. A standard 1/4 cup serving provides roughly 15–21 grams of protein once rehydrated! Comment “ PASTA” for my high protein vegan spaghetti bolognese recipe and a link to my favorite TVP! Bonus: the sauce is amazing in lasagna or even sandwiches!

This earl grey and lemon economy cake is inspired by my absolute favorite vintage cookbook, the Settlement Cookbook. The original Economy Cake recipe was designed to be a budget-friendly cake, as it uses just one egg, water and a handful of pantry staples. Comment “RECIPE” to get the full recipe sent to your DMs 🍰 @milkandcardamom   #earlgreycake #cakerecipe #tasteofhome

🍍🥥 I’ve been obsessed with piña coladas since I was a kid—most of my family doesn’t drink, so virgin mocktails were always a big deal at weddings and family parties. But whenever we made them at home, something was always off... and now I know why. You need to use cream of coconut! Not coconut milk or coconut cream! That’s the secret to that rich, sweet, tropical flavor we all love! This virgin piña colada is creamy, frosty, and seriously tastes like summer in a glass. Who else grew up loving these too? ☀️👇 Comment “PINA COLADA” for the recipe!

💾 SAVE for the easiest way to impress (and win over every auntie at the party)! “It’s not too sweet.” IYKYK—that’s the highest compliment you can get from an auntie at any family gathering. 🙌🏽 Homemade whipped cream is the move if you want that perfect balance—light, fluffy, just sweet enough, and 100% better than anything from a can or tub! I’m sharing all the tips on my blog: how to flavor it, adjust the sweetness, swap out sugars, and make it ahead without it turning sad and soupy or prevent it from becoming butter! Comment “WHIPPED CREAM” and I’ll shoot over the link! Makes 2 cups: 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp (or to taste) powdered sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract Add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk until you reach soft or stiff peaks! Make sure not to overmix otherwise it’ll turn into butter! For more detailed recipe hit up my blog!

🇲🇽 🇮🇳 Comment “TACOS” for the recipe! Happy Cinco de Mayo! If you ask any Indian person what one of their favorite cuisines is, I can guarantee that most would say Mexican! It’s flavorful and delicious, and there are a lot of similarities between Indian and Mexican cuisine! With this in mind, I mashed together two of the dishes I love- tacos dorados de papa, aka fried tacos with potato filling, and aloo paratha, which is a flatbread filled with a spiced potato mixture. First, I started with tortillas. @masienda sent me a ton of masa harina, so I decided to try to make my own tortillas. Now, don’t you have to do this-get those store-bought tortillas! I learned from my friend @chefclaudiasandoval that tacos dorados are typically served with a salsa roja or consomme, so I made a tomato chutney consomme! I added all the ingredients that would be in a traditional consomme and let that simmer, then I blended it up and added the Indian spices! For the filling, I went with a traditional aloo paratha filling plus some cheese! I gave them a quick pan fry until they were crispy and golden and then served them up with the tomato chutney consomme, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled onions, sour cream, and avocado. These tacos dorados de aloo are so crispy and crunchy, and they literally bring together two of my favorite cuisines! You can click the link in my bio to get the recipe, OR comment “tacos” and I’ll DM you the link! What other desi Mexican fusion dishes are you tried or made?

🥕 Comment “GRANOLA” and I’ll send you the recipe! I gave gajar ka halwa a healthy twist with granola! Gajar ka halwa is a Indian dessert made by cooking grated carrots down in ghee and sugar until they’re tender and spicing it with cardamom! It’s a such a simple and comforting dessert and as much as we’d like to *think* it’s super “ healthy”, I thought it could be better! This granola hits all the right notes - crunchy, slightly sweet with tons of nuts and a hint of cardamom! It’s super easy to make - just toss everything in a bowl, add your sweetener and bake! If you haven’t made your own granola before - you should definitely give it a try! #milkandcardamom #granola, easy breakfast, Indian fusion

🧈 What’s better than butter? Makhan! Aka cultured butter! It’s way more flavorful and is my butter of choice when I’m craving butter and bread! Makhan is usually made with buffalo milk, but I opted for a high-quality Jersey cow heavy cream which is easier to find! It’s so simple, you just inoculate heavy cream with yogurt bacteria and then churn it! When I was younger, my mom would smother my morning bhakri (whole wheat flatbread) with Makhan and fold it in half like a butter taco with some chai, and I was in heaven! What’s your favorite way to enjoy makhan?! P.S. You also get fresh buttermilk with this recipe, which you can use to make biscuits, kadhi, chaas, or pancakes. Comment “MAKHAN” and I’ll send you the recipe!

Who knew cupcake decorating could be this easy? 🧁 @milkandcardamom   #cupcakedecorating #bakinghacks #tasteofhome

💐Let’s be real shopping for gifts for Desi moms can be hard- but I got you! I’m sharing items I’ve given my mom in the past that she’s loved with you guys! All of these gifts fit into the category of ” she probably wouldn’t spend the money on it for herself BUT she’d probably would really appreciate it” 😂 Comment “MOM” and I’ll send you my Mother’s Day gift guide!

Paad Pill Dill Pickles aka PPDPs loading…. 😂 I have a good feeling about this one lol 😂 decided to actually go ahead and try my unhinged pickle idea and make the Hawaban Harde pickles -Hawaban Harde or what I like to call them, paad (fart) pills, are pellets of Ayurvedic ingredients that help with gassiness and digestion! I grew up eating them after meals and they have a salty sour taste! It’s definitely an acquired taste but my family loves them! They reminded me of pickle brine after trying Super Duper Burger pickles so I decided why not mash them up? I’ll share how the experiments turns out soon! 😂 who knows it might actually be good!

Hey there! 👋🏾 Figured I’d re-introduce myself for any new folks! I’m Hetal, the face behind @milkandcardamom! ✨ I’m a cookbook author, dessert lover, and all-around flavor enthusiast. If you love bold flavor combinations, sweet treats, and all things desi (with a twist!), you’re in the right place! A little about me: 🍪 I have written 2 cookbooks- Milk & Cardamom- which has my famous Gulab Jamun Bundt Cake recipe and Desi Bakes, a cookbook all about Indian-inspired desserts! 🎥 You’ll catch me sharing easy, drool-worthy recipes (and probably making a mess in the kitchen). I was also a contestant on MasterChef Season 6, where I first showcased my love for blending Western and Indian flavors! 🌿 I’m a vegetarian who’s always on the hunt for the best bites around the world. I travel often with my family, and I love taking you guys along with me! 👩🏾‍🔬Before becoming a full-time food creator, I worked in healthcare as a revenue cycle consultant, and prior to that, I worked as an analytical chemist (I have a degree in Biochemistry!). For those who’ve been here a while, you know my dessert game runs DEEP. Comment “DESSERT” and I’ll shoot all my absolute favorite recipes to your DMs! What desserts would you like to see recipes for? 📸of me: @amanda.kamppinen

GIVEAWAY DAY 2 We’re super excited for Day 2 of our Mother’s Day Giveaway! Today, we’re teaming up with the talented @milkandcardamom to bring you a show-stopping Kadak Chai Panna Cotta! We’re putting our own spin on this recipe with a sprinkle of our Sona Saffron - the perfect addition to any chai! To enter: Follow both @satyablends and @milkandcardamom Like this post Tag a friend (or 2 for extra entries!) #SatyaBlends #DesiBakes #MothersDayGiveaway #KadakChaiPannaCotta #SonaSaffronSpice #GiveawayTime #Collaboration #FoodieFun

✨ Because Pani puri is LIFE! THIS is the whole point of existence. Everything else is just filler between pani puri sessions. Comment “PANI PURI” to get my khatta meetha and cilantro mint pani recipes in your DMs!

🎂 Elara is officially 9! From her Let it Go days to now belting Broadway tunes around the house non-stop (who needs Spotify when you have Elara, right?), she’s the true star of our family. No matter how tall she grows, she’ll forever be my baby girl. Happy 9th Birthday to our little theater queen! Here’s to another year of watching you grow, create, and shine in your own special way. The world is so lucky to have your light in it!

🍜 Save this recipe for a quick weeknight dinner! The secret is in the sauce: a combination of sesame paste, peanut butter, and chili crisp creates the perfect balance of nutty, spicy, and slightly sweet flavors that make dan dan noodles so addictive. These Vegan Dan Dan Noodles are my go-to for when I want something quick, cozy, and flavor-packed! Made with a mix of mushrooms, a creamy, nutty sauce, and ready in under 30 minutes. Recipe is on the blog! 💬 Comment “NOODLES ” and I’ll DM you the link! rust me—you’re gonna want to put this sauce on everything 😍 #milkandcardamom #easyveganmeals #easymealideas, vegetarian, easy dinner idea