Indian Festival Recipes (Sweet Snacks & Namkin)

Chhath puja kharna Thali

On the second day of Chhath Puja, known as “Kharna.” Devotees prepare and go in a special meal as part of the ritual. After observing a strict fast the entire day without water, devotees break it in the evening with this sacred meal, which is offered as Bhog to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. […]

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Kaju katli(cashew nut sweets)

Servings: Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Making sugar syrup time: 4-5 minutes. Cooking time: 5-6 minutes. Roll & cut dough time: 4-5 minutes. Total time: 19-20 minutes. Kaju Katli, also known as Kaju Barfi, is a popular Indian sweet made from cashews (kaju), sugar, and ghee. A smooth, melt-in-the-mouth texture, it holds a special place in

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Lauki (bottle gourd) ke Dahi-vada/bhalla

Servings: Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Frying time: 6-7 minutes. Frying vada time: 5-6 minutes. Soaking vada time: 15-20 minutes. Serving time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 48 minutes. In India curd (yogurt) is a versatile ingredient: it can use in many dishes as marinade or gravy, above all it is easy to

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Raw papaya halwa

Servings: Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 5-6 minutes. Cooking time: 25-26 minutes. Total time: 42 minutes. Sweet is the memory of our childhood, sweet is the memory of our college life, sweet is the memory of our wedding. Some memories are sweet, especially our Kudankulam memories . Let’s celebrate those memories; one of my

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Balushahi

Servings: Making sugar  syrup time: 8-10 minutes. Making dough time: 4-5 minutes. Frying time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. It is a popular treat during festivals and celebrations across India, known for its indulgent taste and satisfying bite. This sweets is typically garnished with cardamom and dry fruits like pistachios or/ and almonds. It

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