Desi Bakes

85 Recipes Bringing the Best of Indian Flavors to Western-Style Desserts

By Hetal Vasavada

Hetal Vasavada has wowed her followers all over the world with vibrant, colourful sweets that meld traditional Indian flavours with Western baking techniques. Desi Bakes offers a new world of over-the-top glamour and bling to home bakers and industry pros alike who wish to build on their knowledge of Indian flavors and traditions.
 
Hetal’s newest book brings decorating inspiration, and recipe adjustments for gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan treats to an audience looking to create eye-catching mithai, sweets, shared on special occasions, and explore traditional Indian holidays through a new lens. Think Saffron Madeleines, Masala Chai Semifreddo, and Kesar Pista Cream Puffs. Learn what to bring to a friend’s Diwali celebration, how to use leftover besan ki burfi in Muddy Buddies or Crispy Rice Treats, and how to mirror beautiful Indian textiles with icing on cookies.
 
From cookies, to cakes, to puddings, frozen desserts, and even drinks, Desi Bakes brings vivid colour and spice to all the sweet moments in life.
In Stock
$49.99 RRP
ISBN
9781958417317
Publish date
01 October 2024
Category
Food & Drink
Format
Hardback
Page count
256
Weight
1169 grams
Dimensions
254 x 203 mm

About the author

Hetal Vasavada grew up in New Jersey in a family of wonderful Gujarati home cooks who raised her on chai, cardamom-spiced shortbreads, and sweet puddings. After a cross-country move, Vasavada started to recreate the flavors of her childhood—this time in her own style—which eventually landed her a spot on Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef, where she was the show’s first Hindu vegetarian contestant. Vasavada is the author of Milk and Cardamom, a successful Instagram channel (@milkandcardamom), a Blog and online pop-up bakery, and is a contributor at Bon AppétitFood & Wine, Eater, Cherry Bombe, Food52, and more.

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