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Gujarati Handvo
Appetizers & Snacks

Gujarati Handvo

Gujarati Handvo is believed to have originated in the Kutch region of Gujarat. It is a popular vegetarian Gujarati snack or side dish. It is made from a batter consisting of rice, split lentils, and vegetables. The batter is fermented before cooking. When cooked, handvo is almost cake-like in texture. […]

Panchamrit or Panchamrut Recipe
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Panchamrit or Panchamrut Recipe

Panchamrit also known as a Panchamrut, it is a mixture of five foods – milk, yogurt, honey, ghee, and sugar – that is used in Hindu and Jain worship, puja, and abhisheka (consecration ritual). It is often offered during pooja (prayer ritual) and then distributed as prasad (blessed food offering). […]

Dhaniya Panjari Recipe
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Dhaniya Panjari Recipe

Dhaniya Panjari is a famous Indian sweet mixture, served as a prasad that is often made during Hindu festive occasions and offered to God. It is a Ayurvedic sweet dish from the Indian subcontinent which is specially prepared for Krishna Janmashtami festival. It is an energy-dense mixture made with a […]

Kesar Elaichi Peda
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Kesar Elaichi Peda

Kesar Elaichi Peda also known as a Kesar Penda in Gujarati. It is a delightful Indian sweet that boasts a perfect blend of flavors and textures. This traditional dessert is crafted by milk, sugar and milk powder or milk solid, cooked until it gets thicken into a rich, creamy consistency. […]

Nankhatai
Desserts & Sweets

Nankhatai

Nankhatai is a beloved Indian shortbread cookie that is a perfect tea-time snack. With a buttery, crumbly texture and a hint of cardamom flavor, these cookies are sure to please. While the recipe for nankhatai is simple, there are many variations that can be made to customize the cookie to […]