Indian Festival Recipes (Sweet Snacks & Namkin)

Chhath Pooja Thekua

Chhath Pooja Thekua

Servings: 2 Preparation  Dough time: 7-8 minutes. Preparing raw Thekua time: 8-9 minutes. Frying time: 10-12 minutes(each batch). Total time: 29 minutes. Chhath Puja, once primarily celebrated in Bihar, has now gained widespread popularity across India and even internationally. This ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, symbolizes gratitude and reverence for the […]

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Namkin shaankh (festival namkin)

Servings:  Preparing dough time: 7-8 minutes. Preparation  time : 8-10 minutes. Deep frying time: 18-20 minutes. Total time: 38 minutes.  Namkin have so many varieties “Namkin shaankh (festival namkin)”, is a delightful snack popular in the state of UP,  Bihar and various parts of India.  The result is a puffed and crispy texture can be

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Dalia(Broken wheat)Halwa (Lapsi)

Servings:  Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 4-5 minutes. Cooking time: 10-15 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. I Prepared “Dalia (Broken wheat) Halwa (Lapsi)” first time on the auspicious occasion of my friend’s son’s wedding. It was a meaningful gesture as it was offered to her family deity. Family members and guests appreciated the recipe.

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Badam katli (Almond sweets)

Servings: Soaking time:3-4 hours. Preparation time: 10-15 minutes. Making sugar syrup time: 4-5 minutes. Cooking time: 10-12 minutes. Roll & cut dough time: 4-5 minutes. Total time: 37 minutes. Most notable the special occasion of Deepawali is at our door step and we are in dilemma what to prepare? Now a days due to adulteration,

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