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Janamashtmi Recipes

Janmashtami is celebrated with much enthusiasm as the birth of Lord Krishna. Traditional recipes have been made in every household; here you would find these with easy instructions. So celebrate this Janmashtami in a special way.

Also check out these fasting recipes, “no onion and no garlic” recipes and also some other festival recipes.

Kakdi Koshimbir (Khamang Kakdi) is a simple Maharashtrian salad prepared from cucumber, yogurt, peanuts, coconut, and a few other simple ingredients. Here is how to make it.

Salads

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Kakdi Koshimbir (Khamang Kakdi)

Carrot Kheer (Gajar Ki Kheer) is a creamy Indian dessert made using fresh winter carrots and milk. Serve it chilled or warm for an after-dinner dessert or any special occasion (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Carrot Kheer (Gajar Ki Kheer)

Badam Panjiri (Almond Panjiri) is a North Indian sweet dish prepared with almond flour, ghee, powdered sugar, and nuts. It is a slight variation of the classic panjiri that is made using wholewheat flour. Make it using my easy recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

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Badam Panjiri

Roasted Makhana is an instant snack that can be served any time of the day whenever hunger strikes. Here is how to make these at home (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Snacks

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Roasted Makhana (5+ Flavors)

Chikoo Kheer (Sapota Kheer) is a creamy Indian dessert made using milk, fresh chikoo, sugar, and dried nuts. Serve it for festivals, special occasions, or vrat day (Hindu fasting).

Indian Sweets & desserts

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Chikoo Kheer (Sapota Kheer)

Badam Sharbat (Almond Sharbat) is a refreshing Indian beverage made using almonds, sugar, and saffron strands. Make it this summer to beat the heat!

Indian Beverages

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Badam Sharbat (Almond Sharbat)

Mango Basundi is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Make this Indian sweet using fresh or frozen mangoes for a yummy treat.

Indian Sweets & desserts

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Mango Basundi

Pineapple Basundi is a delicious fruity twist on the classic basundi recipe. Serve it for festivals and special occasions. Here is how to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

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Pineapple Basundi

Vrat Ke Appe (Upvas Ke Appe) is an instant breakfast dish that can be had for vrat days (Hindu fasting). Here is how to make these.

Fasting

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Vrat Ke Appe (Upvas Ke Appe)

Farali Arbi Fry (Vrat Wali Sookhi Arbi) is a stir-fry made using taro roots that can be served for vrat (Hindu fasting days). Make this easy recipe using simple ingredients (gluten-free, can be easily made vegan).

Veg Curries

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Farali Arbi Fry (Vrat Wali Sookhi Arbi)

Kesar Makhana Phirni is a delicious twist on the classic Phirni recipe where instead of rice, roasted makhana (foxnuts) are added to milk. It is a perfect recipe to make for festivals, special occasions, and vrat (Hindu fasting days). Here is how to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Kesar Makhana Phirni

Makhana Raita is a refreshing Indian side dish that can be served with any Indian meal. It is also vrat (Hindu fasting days) friendly. Here is how to make it.

Raita

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Makhana Raita

Saffron Milk (Indian Kesar Doodh) is a traditional Indian beverage where milk is flavored with saffron. Lots of dried nuts and fruits are added to give it a crunch and make it healthier.

Indian Beverages

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Saffron Milk (Indian Kesar Doodh)

Orange Kheer (Santre Ki Kheer, Bengali Komola Kheer) is a delicious Bengali-style milk pudding flavored with fresh oranges. It is a great Indian dessert to make for festivals and special occasions.

Indian Sweets & desserts

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Orange Kheer (Bengali Komola Kheer)

Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi) is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Here is a simple recipe to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi)

Carrot Milk (Gajar Doodh) is an Indian beverage where cooked carrot puree is added to milk and flavored with cardamom. This drink is made especially in winters when fresh red carrots are available.

Indian Beverages

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Carrot Milk (Gajar Ka Doodh)

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