Do you have fond memories of eating the suzhiyan your mother used to make? Or of relishing delicious khubani ka meetha at a wedding? Better still, do you remember how refreshing it was to savour elaneer payasam on hot summer days? India has a range of flavourful desserts that are special to a region or a season. But unfortunately, some of these traditional sweets are now forgotten and no longer made. Truth is, the homemade sweets and desserts that used to delight us as children, have now been replaced by pre-packaged sweets, candies, pastries and chocolates.  

Naturally, children are attracted to these visually appealing fad foods. However, as a parent, it is your responsibility to introduce home-cooked traditional foods and sweets to your children. So, if you are aghast at your child's love of sugary, readymade sweets, why not make her some mouth-watering desserts from your childhood. Yes, preparing traditional sweets will require a lot more effort, but it will all be worth it, when your child asks for more! 

Flip through the pages of the ClipBook to learn about forgotten desserts that you can make at home. This can also be a beautiful way to tell your child about your roots and the foods you used to eat, long long ago. Happy cooking!