Indian Festival Recipes (Sweet Snacks & Namkin)

Nimki/mathri /namak pare

Servings: Preparation time: 10 minutes. Rolling & making shape time: 2 minutes(each) Frying time: 10 minutes(each batch). Total time: 22 minutes. When my son was in the  college hostel, we used to send “Nimki (Mathri or Namak Pare)” along with the monthly snack packages from home. It became a small token of love packed in […]

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Raj kachori (Royal chat from Rajasthan)

Servings: 5-6 Boiling time: 15-20 minutes. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 3-4 minutes(each). Serving  time: 2-3 minutes(each). Total time: 32  minutes. “Raj Kachori; often called the Royal Chaat of Rajasthan” truly lives up to its majestic name. This grand and colourful dish is a delightful explosion of flavours and textures in every bite. A large,

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Mishti doi/ sweet yoghurt (with saffron and green cardamom flavour)

Servings: 6-8 Preparation time: 2 minutes. Boiling time: 15-20 minutes. Caramelized time: 2 minutes. Curd setting time: 5-6 hours. Refrigerator time: 2 hours.(minimum) Total time: 24 minutes. “Mishti doi/ sweet yoghurt (with saffron and green cardamom flavour)” is a world renowned is a classic Bengali delicacy known for its rich, creamy texture and naturally sweet, caramelized

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Sweet pongal

Servings: 5-6 Preparation time: 9 minutes. Cooking time: 25 minutes. Total time: 34 minutes. May you harvest new opportunities this Pongal!! The Pongal is served on banana leaf and offered to the ‘Sun God’ before sharing it with family, friends, neighbour’s and relatives. Sugarcane, coconut and banana are also offered. A Special puja are performed

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Eggless Date Cake

Servings: Preparation time: 10 minutes. Preparing batter time: 10-12 minutes. Baking time: 40-45 minutes. Total time: 67 minutes. Christmas is coming and it’s time to make Christmas feast and cake. Nothing is better than homemade cake. Taste of this homemade “Eggless Date Cake” is really superior and worth putting effort. So decorate your home with

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