Indian Festivals Recipes | Indian festival special dishes https://cookingwithsapana.com/category/recipes-by-occasion/indian-festivals/ Life is all about Good Food Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:14:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/cookingwithsapana.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-path4493.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Indian Festivals Recipes | Indian festival special dishes https://cookingwithsapana.com/category/recipes-by-occasion/indian-festivals/ 32 32 143719591 Murmura Chivda |Puffed Rice Mixture https://cookingwithsapana.com/murmura-chivda-puffed-rice-mixture/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/murmura-chivda-puffed-rice-mixture/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:55:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2015/11/04/murmura-chivda-puffed-rice-mixture/

Crispy and flavorful Murmura Chivda made with puffed rice, peanuts, roasted chana dal, cashews, and aromatic spices. A quick, easy, ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/murmura-chivda-puffed-rice-mixture/feed/ 13 319 Mawa Gujiya https://cookingwithsapana.com/mawa-gujiya/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/mawa-gujiya/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:10:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2013/03/18/gujia-sweet-dumpling/

Gujiya isn’t just a sweet it’s an emotion tied to Holi memories, family bonding, and festive warmth. Making gujiyas at ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/mawa-gujiya/feed/ 0 980 Diwali Special Navratan Mixture https://cookingwithsapana.com/diwali-special-navratan-mixture/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/diwali-special-navratan-mixture/#respond Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:33:57 +0000 https://cookingwithsapana.com/?p=183120

Navratan Mixture is a festive Indian snack made with a medley of nine flavorful ingredients—each adding its own unique taste ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/diwali-special-navratan-mixture/feed/ 0 183120 Sukhdi Golpapdi https://cookingwithsapana.com/sukhdi-golpapdi/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/sukhdi-golpapdi/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:54:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2016/02/18/sukhdi-golpapdi/

Sukhdi (Gujarati Wheat Flour & Jaggery Sweet)A traditional winter delight, perfect for Diwali and beyondIf there’s one sweet that embodies ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/sukhdi-golpapdi/feed/ 13 249 Eggless Mawa Fruit Cake https://cookingwithsapana.com/eggless-mawa-fruit-cake/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/eggless-mawa-fruit-cake/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:36:46 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/?p=20660

This Eggless Mawa Fruit Cake is a rich, moist, and festive treat made with creamy mawa, dried fruits, and nuts ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/eggless-mawa-fruit-cake/feed/ 0 20660 Raj Bhog https://cookingwithsapana.com/raj-bhog/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/raj-bhog/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:47:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2013/10/21/raj-bhog/

If you love traditional Indian sweets, this Raj Bhog aka Stuffed Rasgulla recipe is a must-try! It elevates the classic ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/raj-bhog/feed/ 15 740 Rava Ladoo https://cookingwithsapana.com/rava-ladoo/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/rava-ladoo/#comments Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2014/08/20/rava-ladoo/

Rava Ladoo, also known as Sooji Ladoo, is a popular Indian sweet made from fine semolina (rava/sooji), ghee, sugar, and ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/rava-ladoo/feed/ 9 524 Curd Rice https://cookingwithsapana.com/curd-rice-thayir-sadam/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/curd-rice-thayir-sadam/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:02:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2014/03/05/curd-rice-thayir-sada/

Curd Rice, also known as Thayir Sadam in Tamil or Daddojanam in Telugu, is a traditional South Indian dish made ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/curd-rice-thayir-sadam/feed/ 16 633 Besan Barfi https://cookingwithsapana.com/besan-barfi/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/besan-barfi/#comments Tue, 07 Oct 2025 02:26:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2013/10/27/besan-ki-barfi/

Besan Barfi, rich nutty and melt in mouth- This is the ultimate Besan barfi. Perfectly roasted gram flour, ghee and ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/besan-barfi/feed/ 22 735 Khasta Kachori https://cookingwithsapana.com/khasta-kachori/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/khasta-kachori/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:24:59 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2013/04/04/khasta-kachori/

Khasta Kachori is an incredibly delicious savoury snack usually made during Holi festival in Northern India. There are numerous ways ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/khasta-kachori/feed/ 24 944 Instant Kalakand https://cookingwithsapana.com/instant-kalakand/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/instant-kalakand/#comments Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:46:50 +0000 https://cookingwithsapana.com/?p=182836

Kalakand Here is our recipe for Popular Indian Sweet Kalakand. Kalakand is a very rick milk cake and is known ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/instant-kalakand/feed/ 1 182836 Rasgulla | Bengali Roshogulla (+Video) https://cookingwithsapana.com/rasgulla-bengali-roshogulla/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/rasgulla-bengali-roshogulla/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2016/04/21/roshogolla/

Rasgulla/Roshogulla Rasgulla/Rasagulla or Roshogulla is a popular Indian syrup-based dessert made with round balls made from chenna and cooked in ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/rasgulla-bengali-roshogulla/feed/ 14 201 Strawberry Karachi Halwa (+Video) https://cookingwithsapana.com/strawberry-karachi-halwa-video/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/strawberry-karachi-halwa-video/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:21:12 +0000 https://cookingwithsapana.com/?p=182759

As the festivals are approaching, what could be better than to try a new and exciting sweet dish, a variation ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/strawberry-karachi-halwa-video/feed/ 6 182759 Coconut Ladoo (+Video) https://cookingwithsapana.com/coconut-ladoo/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/coconut-ladoo/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:39:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2015/10/04/coconut-ladoo/

Coconut ladoo is very easy to make and has a unique nutty and flaky taste. There are few ways to ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/coconut-ladoo/feed/ 11 337 Delhi Style Aloo Chaat https://cookingwithsapana.com/delhi-style-aloo-chaat/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/delhi-style-aloo-chaat/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2021 01:58:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2013/06/09/delhi-style-aloo-chaa/

Deli style aloo chaat Crispy deep fried potatoes coated with chaat masala, mango powder, chilli powder. Drizzled with lemon juice, ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/delhi-style-aloo-chaat/feed/ 7 882 Homemade Potato Chips https://cookingwithsapana.com/home-made-potato-chips/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/home-made-potato-chips/#comments Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:25:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2013/04/14/home-made-potato-chips-wafers/

Homemade Potato Chips I know making potato chips at home sounds daunting but believe me, it is not as difficult ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/home-made-potato-chips/feed/ 34 930 Thandai Chocolate Mousse (+Video) https://cookingwithsapana.com/thandai-chocolate-mousse-video/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/thandai-chocolate-mousse-video/#respond Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:11:46 +0000 https://cookingwithsapana.com/?p=181850

What is Thandai? Thandai is a refreshing drink made in the Indian subcontinent during the months of spring and summer. ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/thandai-chocolate-mousse-video/feed/ 0 181850 Kaanji (+Video) https://cookingwithsapana.com/kaanji-fermented-carrots-drink/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/kaanji-fermented-carrots-drink/#respond Tue, 16 Mar 2021 05:44:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2013/03/13/kaanji-fermented-black-carrots-mustard/

What is Kaanji? Holi festival is near and summers are ready to arrive. In India, one cannot imagine the festival ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/kaanji-fermented-carrots-drink/feed/ 0 991 Nan Khatai (+Video) https://cookingwithsapana.com/nan-khatai/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/nan-khatai/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:46:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2013/06/09/nan-khatai-indian-shortbread-cookies/

Nan Khatai Nankhatai or Nan Khatai are Indian shortbread biscuits made with all-purpose flour, gram flour, and semolina. The word ... continue reading

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]]> https://cookingwithsapana.com/nan-khatai/feed/ 25 883 Rava Kesari https://cookingwithsapana.com/rava-kesari/ https://cookingwithsapana.com/rava-kesari/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:45:00 +0000 http://cookingwithsapana.com/index.php/2015/02/26/rava-kesari/

What is Rava Kesari? Rava Kesari is a famous sweet dish of South India, normally served not only as a dessert ... continue reading

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