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Empanada FAQ

Read this FAQ for everything you need to know about Argentinian empanadas.

What are empanadas?

An empanada is a baked or deep-fried turnover stuffed with many different types of fillings, which can be savoury or sweet. Sweet empanadas are filled with dulce de leche or dulce de membrillo (quince paste) or dulce de batata (sweet potato paste.) I still can’t decide which sweet filling I like the most.

A different repulgue for each filling

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Rajasthani Sweets and Snacks

As much as Rajasthan is famous for its beautiful palaces, majestic forts and colorful folk dances, the state is also a food lover’s paradise. As I write this post, my heart is longing for all the Rajasthani sweets I have grown up eating!

Rajasthani cuisine has a variety of delicious and lip smacking sweets and snacks. So, if you have a sweet tooth, try out “Makhaniya Lassi” or “Mawa ni Kachori“; if you are a brave heart and cannot resist spices, then go for either “Bikaneri Bhujiya” or “Mirchi Bada”.

If you are not aware of any of these, don’t worry. Just read on :-

Makhaniya Lassi

Made up of sweetened yogurt, with a dollop of cream, this is my personal favorite. A pinch of saffron here and butter there – the drink is ready.

Makhaniya Lassi is a cool drink to beat the extreme summer temperatures. For added flavor, a host of dried fruits are sprinkled on the top.

The Lassi is easy to prepare at home – takes a few minutes and is generally had after the meal. Photo credit

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