Holidays & Festivals

Indian Festival Food Recipes | Indian Festival Vegetarian Food Recipes – Celebrate traditions with a delectable array of festive vegetarian dishes for every occasion.


Gulab Jamun

Desserts, Diwali, Kid-Friendly, Krishna Janmashtami, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Winter Recipes

This tasty dessert is an Indian version of warm donuts floating in warm sweet syrup. Served as a dessert, this is a staple in most parts of India.

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Masala Bell Pepper Curry

Diwali, Gluten Free, Holi, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

Masala Bell Pepper Curry, which is a Hyderabadi-style dish. Hyderabad dishes are very spicy and aromatic. For me, bell pepper curry represents these dishes well. I wanted to do a recipe for a side dish for a more formal get together. I happened to have some extra bell peppers in my fridge, so I decided to experiment with those.

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Makhana Matar Curry

Diwali, High Protein, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

Makhana Matar Curry is a delicious gravy-based dish. This can be a tasty side dish for formal dinner or even a quiet dinner with a few friends. Makhana and matar is made with a spicy tomato and cashew gravy. I like to serve with fresh hot puris or white rice.

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Achari Mathri (Masala Mathri)

Holi, Snacks, Vegan

Achari Mathries, is a traditional staple snack in North India. They are usually served with spicy pickles, but in this recipe I have added mango pickle spices in the dough instead to add a tangy flavor to the mathri itself. With my family, mathries are a must have while travelling, and now with Achari Mathri, we no longer need the pickle, so it becomes one less thing to carry.

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Sabudana (Tapicoa) Bhel, Chaat

Appetizers, Chaat, Gluten Free, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan

Sabudana (Tapioca) Bhel this is a delicious appetizer or also can be served with afternoon tea. Sabudana Bhel or I like to call this chaat is an elegant looking dish, that will sure to impress all your family and friends.

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Gur Para (Punjabi Sweet Snack)

Diwali, Holi, Makar Sankranti, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan

Gur Para is a traditional Punjabi treat. This is made in preparation for festivals such as Holi, Makarshakrantri, and Diwali. Gur Para makes for a great homemade gift because of its long shelf life. It can be stored for up to 2 months in an airtight container. This is a super simple recipe that only requires a few ingredients.

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Roasted Caramelized Makhana

Appetizers, Gluten Free, High Protein, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Snacks, Vegan, Winter Recipes

Caramelized Makhana is the perfect snack for all ages, especially kids. My grandchildren absolutely love this recipe and my youngest even calls it kettle corn. This is not just quick and easy to make, but it is a healthy snack because it is high in protein and has many nutritional values. This recipe is the perfect tea time munchie and will be a hit with everyone who enjoys a sweet and crunchy snack.

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Paneer Malai Ladoo

Desserts, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Kid-Friendly, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy

Paneer Malai Ladoo is a rich and delicious homemade sweet dessert. Paneer Ladoos have a creamy texture and they taste amazing! This dessert is perfect for people with a sophisticated palette and is super easy to prepare.

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Crispy Shakarpara (Almond Biscuit) Recipe

Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan

A traditional tea-time biscuit-like snack often made during festive occasions, shakarpara is the perfect sweet for any gathering. They are deep-fried sugar crisps with almonds and hint of cardamom, which adds to their unique flavor. This is one of those snacks that you won’t be able to stop munching on.

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Baked Vegetable Idli

Appetizers, Breakfast Recipes, Diwali, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Snacks

Baked vegetable Idli makes for a healthy and delicious appetizer or side dish. They are very eye-appealing and great to put out at a gathering for guests to pop into their mouth. They are the perfect addition to any menu because they are so easy to make. Idlies have a unique texture because they are soft but also slightly crisp on the bottom. Baked vegetable idli are best served with coconut chutney if served as an appetizer or with samber if served with the main meal.

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Nariyal Burfi (Coconut Fudge)

Desserts, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Gluten Free, Kid-Friendly, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Quick & Easy, Snacks

Nariyal Burfi is simple and delicious dessert that only requires a few ingredients! It is super easy to make, and you can serve this as sweet snack in the form of candy. I make this burfi with caramelized sugar which gives a nice twist to the burfi itself.

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Paneer Methi (Methi Malai Paneer) Recipe by Manjula

Diwali, Gluten Free, High Protein, Krishna Janmashtami, Paneer (Indian Cheese), Party Recipes, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

Paneer Methi is a delicacy of Northern India. This recipe is paneer with creamy gravy flavored with dry fenugreek leaves known as Fasoori Methi. Paneer Methi is a perfect side dish for formal dinner or even a quiet dinner where you want to impress someone. Any way or time you serve this, it is delicious.

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Aloo ki Kachori

Appetizers, Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Karwa Chauth, Krishna Janmashtami, Lunch Box Suggestion, Party Recipes, Vegan

Aloo Ki kachori is a delicious, spicy, fried puff bread. Aloo Ki kachori can be part of the main meal or it can even be served for breakfast with a hot cup of chai. This kachori also makes a mouthwatering appetizer that can be served with Green Chutney as chaat.

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Pineapple Sandesh (Bengali Sweet)

Desserts, Diwali, Gluten Free, High Protein, Krishna Janmashtami, Low Fat, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Summer Recipes

Pineapple Sandesh is a popular Bengali sweet. This is healthy and delicious dessert and a great dessert for sophisticated people and so easy to make.

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Sooji ka Halwa, Rava Sheera, Suji Halwa

Breakfast Recipes, Desserts, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Karwa Chauth, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri

Sooji Halwa is a traditional but popular dessert. Sooji Halwa is delicious and a welcome treat for guests. I have done this recipe a few years ago and now decided to do another version of Sooji Halwa with little twist, turning this into an exotic Halwa beyond your belief.

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