Can you think of a better gift than a platter of chocolate coconut modaks for family and friends this Ganesh Utsav?
Chef Abinas Nayak uses rice and walnut in his recipe for Rice Coconut Laddoos to give this Indian sweet a special new taste.
While fancy varieties of modaks have found their way onto festive menus, nothing beats the joy of having the traditional steamed dumplings with coconut and jaggery filling.
A sweetened khoya-filled flaky pastry, folded into a square envelope and sealed with a clove. Then the little pocket is deep-fried in ghee and steeped in a saffron-infused sugar syrup.
Want to feature almonds in a dessert? Here's some inspiration.
This paneer in a thick, silky, yoghurt-based gravy is food blogger Sangita Agrawal's favourite dish.
This curry is Bethica Das' take on an old Bengali recipe.
A healthy version of the traditional rice pudding, which can be had even for breakfast.
Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
This desi fudge features pumpkin and cottage cheese.
This tasty curry is great with a warm bowl of rice, chapattis, butter naans or tandoori rotis.
While the filmmaker didn't vouch for the authenticity of the dish, he did vouch for the taste.
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Loaded with ghee, sugar and walnuts, this dessert is as sinful as it gets.
These recipes are a treat to enjoy, especially over the weekends.
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Executive Chef Ishika Konar of the Atmantan Wellness Centre, Pune, shares his healthy recipe.
Make your celebrations more satisfying with this nutty gujiya.
Cottage cheese balls dunked in thickened, sweetened milk.
Bethica Das tweaks a popular dish with amazing results!
Spicy Mutton Kheema always makes for a satisfying meal.
International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.
This interesting Mangalorean dish can be eaten with coconut chutney, Fish Gassi or Chicken Gassi.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
This recipe make take a little extra effort, but it is worth the time and energy invested.
An option for people who love sweets that are healthier.
Chicken Ghee Roast goes well with neer dosas, steamed rice, dosas, appams, idiyappams, plain biryani or chapattis.
Nothing spells summer like a big, generous platter of aamras puri.
Bookmark this recipe to add to your Christmas menu. When you bite into the chops Jenny D'Souza promises you will experience 'heaven on earth'.
Walnuts sing in this dessert that will soon find its way into your favourite winter recipes' list.
Golden, deep-fried gulab jamuns in a pastry basket of rabdi are the perfect treat for any Indian festival.
No better way to end an elaborate Onam Sadya than with a bowl or two of payasam.
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