There is a wonderful tale behind this royal dessert. Scholars trace its creation centuries ago to a marriage alliance between the royal kingdoms of Krishnanagar and Burdwan, two areas within West Bengal.

Chena poda (baked cottage cheese) is a sweet dish from the state of Orissa, India. The literal meaning of chena poda is burnt cheese; chena is cottage cheese and poda means burnt.

In a heavy, medium saucepan, combine the milk, rice, sugar, ginger and orange zest. Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and add the bean to the saucepan

1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream 9 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped, divided 1 teaspoon mild curry powder ½ cup mango puree

Squeeze the condensed milk into a bowl and beat in the rosewater and pistachios.  Lightly whip the cream until it holds its shape

Ingredients:1 cantaloupe, seeded and pulp scooped out 5 or 6 fresh mint leaves 1 Tb honey pinch of cayenne pepper or sliced red chilli pepper 1 cup plain yogurt and milk/soy milk