As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, hotels and restaurants across Delhi and other states are rolling out a diverse array of special offerings. These include themed culinary festivals showcasing regional Indian cuisines, fusion menus, live music performances, and attractive discounts. From royal Wazwan feasts to contemporary global blends and staycation packages, establishments are providing unique experiences for patrons to commemorate the occasion over the long weekend.
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India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.
A sumptuous meal of Dal, Bati, Churma or Jodhpuri Kabuli pulao, followed by a lip-smacking dessert of Bikaneri ghevar or Jodhpuri mawa kachauri.
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A raseela aloo that incorporates nutritious drumsticks.
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Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
A healthy recipe with coriander seeds and nuts.
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The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.
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With crisp edges and a soft centre, these malpuas are are improved by the addition of fruit.
A quick dessert that's creamy and yummy.
While the days are still not that warm, nourish your soul with two unusual khichdis.
Something sweet to celebrate the 'Pran Prathishta' ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya today.
Also known as Thiruvaiyaru Halwa, this recipe has its origins in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.
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Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.
Alu cutlets, with a mildly sweet centre, are an unusual variety of sweet-salty snacks.
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Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee shares the recipe of the yummy Milk Kalakand. Enjoy!
Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.
