Indian Festival Recipes (Sweet Snacks & Namkin)

Winter Special Sesame Gulgula (Goolgoola)

Winter Special Sesame Gulgula (Goolgoola)

Servings: Preparation time: 6-8 minutes. resting time: 30-40 minutes. Frying time: 8-10 minutes (each batch). Total time: 18 minutes. In my version of gulgula, I mixed sesame seeds in dough and deep-fried them in ghee (clarified butter) which made the taste truly awesome. The sesame seeds added a rich, nutty crunch, while frying in ghee […]

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put directly in the buttermilk.

Dahi Vada (Bihari Style); A Forgotten Gem of Simplicity

Servings: 6-7 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 5-6 minutes. Frying time: 7-8 minutes(each batch). Arranging time: 2 minutes. Total time: 16 minutes. “Bihari Dahi Vada” is a refreshing and light variation of the classic Indian dahi vada, known for its subtle yet tangy flavour. In this traditional version, small vadas made from mung dal

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Orange (Mandrin) Rice with Cranberry

Orange (Mandrin) Rice with Cranberry

Servings: 2 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 15-16 minutes. Total time: 26 minutes. “Orange (Mandrin) Rice with Cranberry” is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the natural citrusy sweetness of oranges with the gentle tartness of cranberries. I served my family Orange Rice paired with Royal Grilled Paneer on

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Khoa Til Hearts (Sesame & Khoya Delight)

Khoa Til Hearts (Sesame & Khoya Delight)

Servings Preparation time: 6-7 minutes. Frying time: 5-6 minutes. Mixing and shaping time: 6-7 minutes. Total time: 20 minutes. “Khoa Til Hearts (Sesame & Khoya Delight)” are a cozy winter sweet that brings together the nutty warmth of roasted sesame (til) and the creamy richness of khoa. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this

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Meethepare/ Sakkarpare

Meethepare/ Sakkarpare

Servings: Making sugar  syrup time: 3-4 minutes. Making dough time:6-7 minutes. Frying time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 31 minutes. “Meethe Pare that taste like old memories and new celebrations.” Sakkarpare, also known as Meethepare, is a traditional Indian sweets deep rooted in North Indian households, especially in regions like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where it

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