Diwali Foods

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Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil as well as hope for mankind for the future. It is celebrated in India by lighting a variety of different lamps and by setting off fireworks. It is also celebrated ... more »

How to Make Karanji for Diwali

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Karanji is a sweet dumpling stuffed with coconut, almonds and raisins. It is a traditional dessert in India, used in the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. It is observed over a 5-day period between late October and early ... more »

How to make BESAN KE LADOO

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Heat the ghee in a pan. Add the gram flour and fry it on a low flame stirring continuously till brown. Once it is browned, let it cool. Add powdered cardamom and sugar. Mix well. Add chopped almonds and raisins. Shape into ladoos and serve... more »

How to Make Instant Chai Spice

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Chai is an Indian spiced milky tea that has become an instant hit in the Western world, both warm and iced... more »

How to Make Jalebi for Diwali

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Jalebi is a sweet Indian dessert made of deep fried dough. It is often used in celebration of the Hindu festival, Diwali. Diwali is the 5-day Hindu festival of lights that typically falls in either late October or early November. The formal and ... more »

How to Make GULAB JAMUN

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Method Make the dough by combining the milk powder, Bisquick, butter. Add just enough whole milk to make a medium-hard dough. Divide the dough into 18-20 portions. Make balls by gently rolling each portion between your palms into a smooth ball. ... more »

How to make Samosa

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For cover: 1 cup plain flour (maida) 2 tbsp. warm oil water to knead dough.. more »

How to Make Shakkarpare Rabri for Diwali

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Shakkarpare is a sweet, fried dough dessert commonly found in Indian cuisine. Rabri is a thickened, sweet milk, flavored with nuts, also a staple Indian dessert item. Both are sweet and delicious and used to celebrate the traditional Hindu ... more »

How to Make Doodh Peda for Diwali

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Doodh peda, also called Pala Kova, is a sweet dessert item found in Indian cuisine. It is a traditional food used to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali, also called Deepavali, the festival of lights. Diwali is the celebration of the triumph ... more »

How to JALEBI

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Method Mix the flour, semolina or rice flour, baking powder, curd and 3/4th cup of the water in a bowl (preferably a ceramic bowl). Mix well with a whisk. Mix well and then add remaining water and 1/8th tsp. of saffron powder, and whisk until ... more »

How to Make Malpua for Diwali

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Malpua is an Indian dish similar to a pancake with syrup. It is traditional fare for Diwali, also known as Deepavali, the Hindu festival of lights. Deepavali celebrates the triumph of good over evil and Man's hope for the future. It is celebrated ... more »

How to Make Soan Papdi for Diwali

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Soan Papdi is an Indian dessert dish made for the Hindu celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil and is observed symbolically by lighting lamps and setting off fireworks. It is also observed ... more »

How to Make Gujia for Diwali

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Gujia is a sweet Indian dumpling, filled with an almond and raisin mixture. It is a traditional dessert used in the celebration of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. This 5-day celebration generally begins between the end of October and the ... more »

How to make RASMALAI

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Method Mix the cheese with sugar and little cardamom powder and spread out on a baking tray. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until it sets. It should not get brown. Remove from oven, cool at room temperature and cut into 2" squares. ... more »

How to Make Wheat Laddu for Diwali

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Wheat laddu is kind of sweet fried dough, which is used as a traditional dessert for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The Diwali festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is celebrated with the lighting of lamps and of fireworks. ... more »

How to make Kalakand (Milk Burfi)

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Method Boil half the milk and add the citric solution as it comes to boil Switch off gas. Once the chenna settles sieve through muslin cloth, press out excess water, take in a plate and press down. Do not knead. Put the remaining milk in a heavy ... more »

How to Make Almond Seera for Diwali

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Diwali, more traditionally known as Deepavali, is a 5-day Hindu festival that usually begins in either late October or early November. It is called the Festival of Lights, and it celebrates the victory of good over evil and hope for Mankind. It ... more »

How to Make Coconut Burfi

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Method Prepare syrup with sugar and water to 2 1/2 thread consistency. Use method as shown in introduction. Warm coconut in heavy saucepan, pour in the syrup. Stir well and cook till soft lump forms. Spread in a greased plate. Cool. ... more »

How to make KESAR KAJU BURFI

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Method Soak the cashewnuts in water for 3 hours.Drain the water and ground the cashewnuts,finely. In a pan mix sugar and cashewnuts,and roast on low heat,stiring constantly. Mix saffron and orange color in it.roast till done. On the rolling ... more »

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