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Indian Festival Recipes

A bowl of creamy Sheer Khurma garnished with chopped nuts, sits on a piece of burlap with a spoon inside. The background features a dark surface and a blue cloth.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Sheer Khurma Recipe (Traditional Eid Dessert in 30 Minutes)

A bowl of vibrant Kerala mango pickle placed on a rustic wooden board with burlap, curry leaves, and a blue cloth in the background.

Pickle Recipes

VIndian Vegan

Kerala Style Instant Mango Pickle (Kadumanga Achar)

A black bowl filled with creamy Mango Basundi, is garnished with chopped mango pieces, mint leaves, and nuts on a burlap cloth. A sliced mango and fresh mint leaves rest in the background on a dark surface.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Mango Basundi Recipe

A close-up of two glasses filled with dark red Gajar Kanji, topped with spices, placed on a burlap mat with mint leaves beside them. A small bowl and more mint leaves are in the background.

Indian Beverages

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Kanji Recipe (Traditional Indian Fermented Probiotic Drink)

An open glass jar filled with Thandai Powder blend, topped with cardamom pods, dried rose petals, and a wooden spoon, sits on a rustic burlap mat with scattered spices and rose petals around it.

Spice Mixes

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Homemade Thandai Powder Recipe (Thandai Masala) – Ready In 10 Minutes

A glass pitcher filled with brown Thandai Syrup sits on a rustic tray, surrounded by rose petals. Nearby, a small bowl holds sliced almonds and pistachios, with a glass of creamy thandai garnished with petals in the background.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Syrup Recipe (Make Once, Store for 6 Months)

A plate of golden-brown Vrat Ke Appe served on a banana leaf with green chutney, garnished with a green chili, accompanied by fresh herbs and a glass of chai.

Vrat Recipes

GFIndian Gluten Free

Vrat Ke Appe Recipe (Upvas Ke Appe)

A bowl of creamy brown Thinai Payasam topped with roasted cashews sits on a textured burlap mat, with whole cashews and green cardamom pods scattered nearby.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thinai Payasam Recipe (Foxtail Millet Payasam)

A bowl of spicy Aloo Gosht mutton curry with potatoes, garnished with herbs, served alongside pieces of flatbread, green chilies, lemon wedge, and fresh cilantro on a dark surface.

Mutton Curries

Aloo Gosht Recipe (Mutton And Potato Curry)

A white bowl filled with golden fried Kalakand Wontons, garnished with edible silver leaf and dried rose petals, served with a small container of dark dipping sauce on a wooden board.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Kalakand Wontons Recipe

A metal cup filled with creamy pale yellow Thandai, garnished with rose petals and chopped nuts, sits on burlap. Rose petals and nut pieces are scattered around the cup on a brass tray.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Recipe (Authentic Holi Drink)

A round Thandai Mawa Cake topped with sliced nuts sits on a silver tray. One slice is cut and placed on top, revealing its moist, nut-filled interior. Scattered nuts and rose petals elegantly decorate the tray.

Cakes

Thandai Mawa Cake Recipe

A bowl of creamy Thandai Kheer garnished with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic metal tray with a spoon beside it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Kheer Recipe

A bowl of creamy Thandai Rabdi, garnished with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, sits on a rustic tray with a burlap mat. Scattered nuts and petals adorn the dark background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Rabdi Recipe

A plate of Thandai Shahi Tukda, garnished with chopped nuts and rose petals, served on a rustic plate with a spoon, surrounded by scattered nuts and jute twine.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Thandai Shahi Tukda Recipe

A bowl of creamy Indian Thandai Phirni garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, rose petals, and cashews sits on a decorative metal tray with scattered nuts atop a rustic burlap mat.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Phirni Recipe

A tall glass of creamy Thandai Frappe, garnished with whipped cream, saffron strands, and dried rose petals, set on a textured mat with scattered rose petals and a small bowl in the background.

Indian Beverages

GFIndian Gluten Free

Thandai Frappe Recipe

A bowl of Mughlai shahi tukda, an Indian dessert, featuring fried sugar syrup soaked bread slices topped with yellow saffron milk, garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, and rose petals. Nearby bowls hold dried rose petals and nuts.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Shahi Tukda Recipe (Mughlai Bread Pudding)

A bowl filled with spicy Murmura Namkeen (puffed rice snack), garnished with curry leaves and peanuts, is placed on a decorative tray with a glass of masala chai in the background.

Indian Snacks

VIndian Vegan

Murmura Namkeen Recipe (Murmura Chivda)

A brass bowl filled with golden, bite-sized Shankarpali, with a few rose petals scattered on top, placed on a rustic tray with a cloth in the background.

Indian Snacks

Shankarpali Recipe (No Fail, Crispy, Flaky)

A bowl of jowar khichdi garnished with fresh herbs, served alongside crispy papad and slices of lemon, chopped cilantro, and broken papad are scattered on a dark surface in the background.

Millet Recipes

GFIndian Gluten Free

Jowar Khichdi Recipe (Shorgum Khichdi)

A plate of crispy Kuttu Ke Pakore served with green chutney and a bowl of white yogurt, garnished with fresh coriander and green chilies, on a dark background.

Indian Snacks

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Kuttu Ke Pakore Recipe (Buckwheat Fritters)

A bowl of creamy makhana raita garnished with whole makhana, chopped fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of red chili powder, set on a rustic surface with loose herbs and makhana around.

Raita

GFIndian Gluten Free

Phool Makhana Raita Recipe (Foxnut Raita)

A bowl of South Indian rava pongal garnished with curry leaves, roasted cashews, and spices, with pieces of crispy papad kept on the side.

Indian Breakfast

Rava Pongal Recipe (Sooji Pongal)

A bowl of spicy Keema Kaleji curry garnished with a green chili and lemon wedge, surrounded by pieces of flatbread and fresh cilantro on a rustic dark background.

Mutton Curries

GFIndian Gluten Free

Keema Kaleji Recipe (Mutton Mince And Liver Curry)

A bowl of Sooji Halwa, garnished with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, sits on a rustic wooden board, with a spoon and a small dish of rose petals nearby.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Sooji Halwa Recipe (Soft, Fluffy, & Ready in under 30 minutes)

A bowl of brown Sakkarai Pongal garnished with cashew nuts and raisins, placed on a rustic mat with cardamom pods and cloves scattered around.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sakkarai Pongal Recipe (Chakkara Pongal, Sweet Pongal)

A bowl of Barley Khichdi topped with fresh herbs sits on a wooden board, surrounded by green chilies, cilantro, and crisp papad pieces, set against a rustic blue background.

Rice

Barley Khichdi Recipe

Make these light, soft, and fluffy Gingerbread Pancakes this holiday season. These are loaded with warm winter flavors and come together in under 30 minutes.

Global Breakfast

Gingerbread Pancakes

Make this perfectly sweet and creamy Starbucks Copycat Gingerbread Latte at home in just 10 minutes. This drink is full of festive flavors and can be made hot or iced (gluten-free, vegetarian).

Global Beverages

GFGlobal Gluten Free

Gingerbread Latte

Baileys Hot Chocolate is nothing but your classic hot chocolate spiked with Baileys (Irish cream liqueur). This rich, creamy, and chocolaty drink comes together in just 5 minutes using simple ingredients.

Global Beverages

GFGlobal Gluten Free

Baileys Hot Chocolate

Bourbon hot chocolate served in a cup.

Global Beverages

GFGlobal Gluten Free

Bourbon Hot Chocolate Recipe

2 Minute Microwave Gingerbread Mug Cake screams holiday. This eggless dessert for one is loaded with warm winter flavors and comes together in just 2 minutes. Make it to bring some holiday cheer this season!

Cakes

Gingerbread Mug Cake

Made with real ingredients, this rich, creamy, and delicious, Instant Pot Hot Chocolate gets ready in under 10 minutes. Make this gluten-free drink for cold winter evenings.

Global Beverages

GFGlobal Gluten Free

Instant Pot Hot Chocolate

Kahlua hot chocolate served in a mug.

Global Beverages

GFGlobal Gluten Free

Kahlua Hot Chocolate Recipe

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

GFIndian Gluten Free

Carrot Milk (Gajar Ka Doodh)

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)

Spiced fruit bake served in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Global Desserts

GFGlobal Gluten Free

Spiced Fruit Bake Recipe

This spicy Roasted Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup has become my new fall favorite. Make it in under an hour for a hearty meal (vegan, gluten-free).

Soups

GFGlobal Gluten FreeVGlobal Vegan

Roasted Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

This creamy Savory Pumpkin Hummus gets ready in under 10 minutes and makes for a great fall-flavored party appetizer. Serve it with pita bread or nachos for a yummy treat (vegan, gluten-free).

Dips

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Savory Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

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