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Fried Modak
Appetizers & Snacks, Desserts & Sweets

Fried Modak

Fried modak is a Maharashtrian variation where the stuffed modak is deep fried rather than steamed. Modak is a sweet dumpling usually stuffed with a coconut and jaggery or sugar filling. The outer shell is made from rice or wheat flour. Traditionally, fried modaks are shaped into small balls or […]

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). […]

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 […]

A vibrant bowl of creamy pumpkin soup with herbs and almonds on an ornate tray.
Desserts & Sweets, Fasting Recipes

Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand)

Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand) is an Indian sweet dish. Mango Shrikhand is made of strained yogurt. Mango Shrikhand is one of the main desserts in Gujarati and Maharashtrian cuisine. Preparation of this dish is very simple. A popular variation of Shrikhand in Maharashtra is Amrakhand, which is Shrikhand blended with mango […]