Indian Festival Recipes (Sweet Snacks & Namkin)

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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Sugar/Jeggary Coated Sakkarpare (Khurma)

Sugar/Jeggary Coated Sakkarpare (Khurma)

Servings: Making sugar  syrup time: 8-10 minutes. Making dough time: 4-5 minutes. Frying time: 15-20 minutes. Total time: 35 minutes. “Sugar Coated Sakkarpare” also known as Khurma in some regions; is a classic Indian sweet snack that’s crunchy, golden and delightfully coated with a glossy layer of sweetness. Made with simple ingredients like refiend flour,

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Ahivak Fur/Guna-Muna (Mithilanchal, Bihari Recipe)

Ahivak Fur/Guna-Muna (Mithilanchal, Bihari Recipe)

Servings: Preparation time: 6 minutes. Making dough time:  7-8 minutes. Shaping time: 1 minute(each). Frying time: 10 minutes(each batch). Total time: 25 minutes. “Ahivak Fur/Guna-Muna (Mithilanchal, Bihari Recipe)” is almost lost recipe. Guna-muna holds special cultural importance, when a new bride (dulhan) arrives, she offeres or serves Guna-muna/ with her own hands as a gesture

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