Indian Festival Recipes (Sweet Snacks & Namkin)

Roasting the Poli

Puran Poli – A Sweet Symphony of Tradition and Taste (Maharashtra)

Servings: 4-5 Making dough time: 3-4 minutes. Making stuffing time: 18 minutes. Rolling time:2 minute (each). Frying time: 2-3 minute (each). Total time: 27 minutes. I prepared “Puran Poli” on the occasion of Ardra Nakshatra as a delightful variation to our traditional festive meal. Customary to cook dal poori on this day, which features a […]

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Kanya Poojan Thali During Navratri

Kanya Poojan Thali during Navratri

During the sacred festival of Navratri, Kanya Poojan; the ritual of worshipping young girls as forms of Goddess Durga is  deeply cherished tradition in our home. To honour and serve the nine forms of Devi symbolised by the nine girls, I prepare a special “Kanya Poojan Thali” filled with devotion and sattvik (pure) flavours, completely

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Dal Pakwan (Sindhi Recipe)

Dal Pakwan (Sindhi Recipe)

Servings: 6-7 Dal Boiling time: 12 minutes. Preparation time for Dal: 5 minutes. Seasoning time: 2 minutes. Total time: 22 minutes. Preparation time for Pakwan: 5 minutes. resting time for dough: 20-30 minutes. Rolling and frying time of Pakwan: 2-3 minutes each. Yesterday, I served Dal Pakwan as a starter. Dal Pakwan is a popular

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Panjiri Laddu

Panjiri Laddu

Servings: Preparation time: 18-20 minutes. Binding laddu time: 1 minute(each) Total time: 21 minutes. In our homes, “Panjiri Laddu” holds a special significance during the auspicious festival of Janmashtami, which marks the birth of Lord Krishna. This traditional sweet is lovingly prepared as a part of the bhog (offering) for the Lord Krishna. According to

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Dhania Panjiri /whole Coriander Prasad (Janam Ashtami Special)

Dhania Panjiri /whole Coriander Prasad (Janam Ashtami Special)

Servings: Preparation time: 12-15 minutes. Grinding time: 2 minutes. Mixing time: 2 minutes. Total time: 19 minutes. “Dhania Panjiri” is not only a popular dish during various North Indian festivals but also holds significance in Maharashtra, where it is prepared as Prasad on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti. This festival celebrates the birth anniversary

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