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Chandrakala – Chashnivali Mawa Gujiya – Holi Special

March 27, 2021 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Holi, the festival of colors- gets celebrated with great pomp and joy in North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. While the daytime celebrations are colored with rang and gulal, the evenings are enjoyed with Folk songs and food. Folks songs like – “Fagua” played on dhol and manjira reverberates the atmosphere along with pleasant aroma of Gujiyas.

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How to Make Matar Karanji |Matar Karanji recipe

January 30, 2019 by Pranay Singh Leave a Comment

Matar Karanji

A quintessential Maharashtrian savory snack that resembles North Indian Gujiya in its appearance but minus sweet filling. These crisp and delicious Karanjis are stuffed with a savory filling of fresh green peas, fresh Coconut and some basic Indian spices.

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Gujiya-Mawa Gujiya Recipe-How to make Gujiya

November 25, 2018 by Pranay Singh Leave a Comment

Mava Gujiya

Gujiya is a popular Indian Mithai, that is made in various food cultures of India and is known by varied names- Gujiya in Uttar Pradesh, Perukiya in Bihar, Karanji in Maharashtra, Kajjikaya in Andhra Pradesh and Ghughra in Gujarat.

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Thekua-How to make Thekua-Chhath special recipe

November 12, 2018 by Smita Singh 2 Comments

Thekua

As soon as the Diwali’s hustle & bustle settles down, the people especially from Bihar get ready to rejoice the much awaited ChhathPooja. Chhath is an important festival in Hindu religion. Celebrated mostly in Bihar and Nepal’s Mithila, Chhath Puja is dedicated to the worship of the Sun god and his wife Usha. Devotees perform the puja to thank the Sun god for supporting life on earth and also to seek his blessings.

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Filed Under: All recipes, Chhath Puja recipes, Diwali recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes

Kala Jamun-How to Make Kala Jamun

November 9, 2018 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Kala Jamun

Kala Jamun is a popular Indian Mithai made especially during the festivities of Diwali. Kala Jamun is a delicious and interesting variant to a more popular Mithai-Gulab Jamun.

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Maharashtrian Sheera recipe-Suji Ka Halwa recipe

October 24, 2018 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Sheer-Suji Ka Halwa

Sheera is a Popular dessert or an Indian Mithai that has a significant part in a Maharashtrian cuisine. It also has an important role in Cuisines of neighboring states like Karnataka, Gujarat and several other Indian states where it is known by different names.

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How to Make Milk Cake

October 18, 2018 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Milk Cake

Milk Cake is an Indian Mithai that is very popular in northern states of India like Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana. The recipe is quite similar to Kalakand and is often known as Ajmeri Kalakand.

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Bombay Karachi Halwa-Microwave recipe

June 1, 2018 by Smita Singh 1 Comment

Bombay Karachi Halwa

Bombay Karachi Halwa, also popularly known as corn flour Halwa is a humble Indian Mithai made with few simple and easily available ingredients.

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Filed Under: All recipes, Dessert, Diwali recipes, Dussehra Recipes, Holi Special, Microwave, Ramadan recipes Tagged With: Dessert, Diwali, Dusshera, Holi, Mithai

Lauki Halwa-Dudhi Halwa-Bottle Gourd Halwa

December 15, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Lauki Ka Halwa-Dudhi Halwa

If one has to describe India, in few words, it can be stated as a land of festivals and food. So if you get an opportunity to have a look at a Hindu Calendar, don’t be surprised if you see a majority of dates highlighted in Bold and red color (That’s how a date bearing any sort of significance is highlighted).

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Filed Under: Dessert, Diwali recipes, Dussehra Recipes, Fasting/Upwas recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Navratri recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes Tagged With: Bottle Gourd, Dessert, Khoya

Chawal Ki Kheer-Khoya Aur Chawal Ki Kheer-Chhath Puja special recipes – Rice Kheer

October 25, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Chawal Ki Kheer

Food has always been pivotal to human existence. The history of human evolution can be traced and understood through several different studies. Food has played a significant role in this evolution and has been more than a medium of sustenance.

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