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6 Special Foods For Goddess Saraswati

6 Special Foods For Goddess Saraswati

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

On the eve of Saraswati Puja, devotees traditionally prepare a yellow-coloured prasad for the Goddess of Knowledge. The offering can vary from Kolkata's Bhoger Khichuri to Motichoor Ladoos -- each region having their own sacred bhog, but always something yellow, the goddess' fave rang.

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.

'I love having motichoor ladoos during Ganpati'

'I love having motichoor ladoos during Ganpati'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Television actors love the Ganpati festival, and bring home beautiful Ganeshas. They talk about their special celebrations.

How to make Motichoor Ladoos in 10 easy steps

How to make Motichoor Ladoos in 10 easy steps

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

This Diwali, surprise your loved ones with your extra-ordinary culinary skills.

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

Nation in ecstasy: Hockey families dance and rejoice

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

As the final hooter rang through the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, sealing the Indian hockey team's bronze medal triumph, an electrifying wave of emotions swept through the families of the victorious players.

Ganesh Chaturthi recipes: Simple and yummy treats

Ganesh Chaturthi recipes: Simple and yummy treats

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The Elephant God simply loves these delicacies.

Diwali quick-fix recipe: How to make Paan Shots

Diwali quick-fix recipe: How to make Paan Shots

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

You don't need a degree in bartending to make this drink.

Diwali special: Irresistible Milk Cake recipe

Diwali special: Irresistible Milk Cake recipe

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee tells us how to make Milk Cake at home!

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Sonal Gupta shares with us this spicy, yet healthy, recipe for this Diwali

Diwali recipe: Make Nankhatai in 30 minutes

Diwali recipe: Make Nankhatai in 30 minutes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

US-based food blogger Smruti Shah shares this easy-to-make recipe for Diwali

Diwali recipe: How to make Khus Khus Badam Halwa

Diwali recipe: How to make Khus Khus Badam Halwa

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Have you tried it yet?

Love chocolate? Try this Diwali recipe!

Love chocolate? Try this Diwali recipe!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The kids will thank you for this.

Diwali delight: Ashoka Halwa, a Thanjavur speciality

Diwali delight: Ashoka Halwa, a Thanjavur speciality

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Also known as Thiruvaiyaru Halwa, this recipe has its origins in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.

Kaju ni Puri: Butterless, flourless cashew cookies

Kaju ni Puri: Butterless, flourless cashew cookies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Here's how to make butterless, flourless cashew cookies.

Baked Chakli Puris: Guilt-free, healthy Diwali snack

Baked Chakli Puris: Guilt-free, healthy Diwali snack

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Sonal Gupta shares this totally gluten free recipe made from brown rice flour and urad dal flour.

Slurp! Kerala Mutton Stew recipe

Slurp! Kerala Mutton Stew recipe

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

A steaming bowl of this traditional breakfast stew is a perfect start to your day.

Droolworthy! Coconut Banana Malpua recipe

Droolworthy! Coconut Banana Malpua recipe

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Priyanka Mukherjee sent us this easy-to-make Malpua recipe.

Melt-in-your-mouth Gulab Jamun recipe

Melt-in-your-mouth Gulab Jamun recipe

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Reader Sarika Seth Gunjal shares this mouthwatering Gulab Jamun recipe.

Recipe: Gajar ka Halwa... with a twist

Recipe: Gajar ka Halwa... with a twist

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Amarendra Mulye from Mumbai shares this interesting 'Gulab Halwa' recipe with us.

Mishti Bengal: How to make Kancha Golla

Mishti Bengal: How to make Kancha Golla

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Debjani Chatterjee shares the recipes of this delicious Bengali sweet also known as Pran Hara.

Diwali recipe: Punjabi Matthis to go with your evening tea :-)

Diwali recipe: Punjabi Matthis to go with your evening tea :-)

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Nidhi S Raj of Soul And Spice Box shares with us this recipe.

Sweet cravings: Jalebis in a jiffy

Sweet cravings: Jalebis in a jiffy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Reader Sarani Tarafder tells us how to make Jalebis in 30 minutes.

Yumm! Pineapple Corn Chaat recipe

Yumm! Pineapple Corn Chaat recipe

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Reader Tanu Pathak shares this recipe of an unusual yet very sumptuous starter or snacks for Diwali.

Ganesh Chaturthi Special: 5 different but easy modak recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi Special: 5 different but easy modak recipes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Wow your guests with these delicious modak preparations.