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East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

East Indian Christmas: Dukryache Indyal, Thali Sweet

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.

Serve Up Love With Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Guide

Serve Up Love With Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Guide

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

This Valentine's Day, put together a 10/10 meal with just the right liquor, be it a wine or a malt.

Easter recipes: Meen Mappas, Dukra Maas and more

Easter recipes: Meen Mappas, Dukra Maas and more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Easter, the feast of reverence and symbolism, after the austere period of fasting, chimes with the mood of celebration and is all about good food.

5 traditional Christmas recipes

5 traditional Christmas recipes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

What is Christmas without some traditional food?