Festivals in India are all about celebration, food, prayer, and family get together, not necessarily in that order. Diwali also called as Deepavali in many parts of India, is one festival, where you try and relax the leash on your temptation to stay away from all the calorie-dense sweets and savouries. You step out for a stroll during Diwali and you can smell the divine aroma of sweets and savouries wafting through the tiny streets that you didn’t know existed and can’t be sure to find in Google maps either.
Here are some recipes carefully curated together, that you can indulge in cooking for you and your family, snapping your mapped-out, perfectly-planned eating routine for a day, because, it is Diwali. This Diwali, light lamps and let go of all the fears and grudges you’ve been clutching on, and wish for health, happiness and cook some of these delicious recipes that bring joy. Remember, a healthy body is one that constitutes a happy stomach, happy mind, happy soul and a happy you!
It’s easy to get bored eating the same old biscuits over the evening tea. Why not try something traditional and delightfully tasty? Here’s an amazing namak pare recipe which promises...
Karanjiis a favorite Indian dessert prepared across the country, especially on the occasion of Diwali. In fact, it is synonymous with the festival itself, such is its following! Karanji is...
A spicy version of the regular boondi, karaboondi is a traditional Indian snack made during festivals, specially Diwali. The vibrant colours, crispy boondis, crunchy nuts and curry leaves together make...
Butter murukku is an Indian snack that is famous for its crunchiness and crispiness. It is especially relished during the festive seasons. Interestingly, the recipe derives its name from the...
Here is a recipe for a traditional Indian cookie, called nankhatai. Nankhataiis a short-bread biscuit made from whole wheat. With ‘Nan’ meaning bread and ‘Khatai’ meaning biscuit, the sweet Indian...
Chiwda is a popular savory delicacy across India. Made during festivals and especially during Diwali, the bright and crispy chiwda makes for a great savory snack to balance out the...
The sweet shankarpali recipe is an important part of the traditional Maharashtrian or South Indian cuisine. These sweet flour biscuits shaped as diamonds are both crispy and flavorful! These are...
A delightful variation of the traditional south Indian murukku, the crispy ribbon pakoda is a festival delicacy and makes for a perfect evening snack as well. Also known as olapakoda,...
Nevris also known as Karanji and gujiya is a festive delicacy across India. Goan nevrisis especially relished during the eve of Christmas and Diwali. Nevris are deep-fried dumplings with a...
The recipe makes wonderful makai chiwda or cornflakes chiwda which is both crunchy and flavorful. It is an extremely popular snack in India, especially during festivities. Chiwda makes a great...
