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 […]
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 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 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 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. […]
