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    Ultimate Guide to Indian Festival Foods (55+ Recipes!)

    Sweets are an integral part of festival celebrations. Here are some authentic recipes that we make to celebrate festivals like Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, and Ganesh Chaturthi just to name a few. From the classic rice pudding to mom's traditional rava laddo andย ukadiche modak get ready to dive into dozens of irresistible desserts!

    With so many festivals celebrated in India, there is a recipe for each one and has a special significance. Here is a list of my favorite festival recipes to celebrate with my family!

    • chicken biryani in a serving platter with raita bowl on the side,
      Better Than Restaurant Chicken Dum Biryani
    • khasta samosas served with fried green chilies and chutneys.
      My Mom's Signature Punjabi Samosa Recipe
    • My Signature Samosa Chaat Recipe
    • Mango Shrikhand served with Puri
      Mango Shrikhand (Aamrakhand) Easy No Cook Indian Dessert
    • ragda patties served in a white plate with a bowl of curry on the side.
      Ragda Patties | Ragda Pattice
    • Sheer Khurma in 2 white bowls
      Sheer Khurma
    • A collage of colorful Indian dishes with the text 40+ Holi Recipes, Ministry of Curry displayed in the center.
      50+ Holi Recipes
    • thandai phirni served in bowls
      Thandai Phirni - Creamy, Chilled & Packed with Flavor!
    • Thandai served in 4 cups garnished with rose petals and pistachios
      Authentic Thandai with Homemade Masala Powder
    • badam burfi in a tray
      Quick & Easy Badam Burfi
    • Puri in silver plate with potato bhaji and pickle
      Puri - Fried Indian Bread
    • Bhogichi Bhaji in a white bowl
      Instant Pot Bhogichi Bhaji | Mixed Vegetable Curry
    • Bhogi chi bhaji served in a white bowl
      Bhogichi Bhaji | Mixed Vegetable Curry
    • Tilachi Poli in a black plate with ghee on the side
      Tilachi Poli (Sweet Sesame Parathas)
    • til chikki in a silver tray
      Til Chikki | Sesame Crisps
    • tilachi vadi in a black plate
      Tilachi Vadi | Sesame Burfi
    • Til Laddu in a silver platter
      EASY Til Laddu
    • Pomegranate Mojito {Sweet, Tangy, and Ready to Wow!}
    • Motichoor pistachio pastry bites garnished with pistachios and dried rose petals in a silver tray
      Motichoor Pistachio Pastry Bites
    • rava ladoo
      Rava Coconut Laddu
    • kaju makhana burfi in a silver platter.
      Makhana Cashew Burfi (Festive Sweet Made Easy!)
    • chirote garnished with pistachios in a platter
      Chirote
    • malai laddus garnished with pistachios and rose petals.
      Quick & Easy Malai Laddu {5 Ingredients}
    • Mom's Foolproof Shankarpali Recipe
    • Besan laddu served in small brass plates
      Mom's Besan Ladoo
    • karanji in a platter
      Rose Coconut Karanji
    • rpse lassi garnished with dried rose petals
      Rose Cardamom Lassi
    • Pineapple Sheera in 2 white bowls witk a cup of tea
      Mom's Pineapple Sheera Recipe | Pineapple Kesari
    • sheera in silver bowls along with spoons
      Sheera {Quick & Easy Sooji Halwa Recipe}
    • kisar malai modak and Peda garnished with saffron and pistachios.
      Malai Modak with Ricotta | Quick Indian Sweet
    • rice kheer served in 3 silver bowls
      Instant Pot Rice Kheer | Rice Pudding
    • sattu laddu stacked in a platter.
      Momโ€™s Sattu Laddu with Dates
    • stacked pieces of kalakand
      Easy Kalakand (3 Ingredients to Pure Bliss)
    • mango burfi garnished with pistachios and saffron
      Mango Coconut Burfi
    • Jalebi - Crispy. Sweet. Irresistible
    • mango tiramisu in a serving bowl and individual plates
      Mango Tiramisu
    • Kashmiri Pulao garnished with nuts and fruits
      Kashmiri Pulao {Nutty, Fruity, and Fragrant}
    • oats laddu in a white platter
      Oats Pistachio Laddu
    • heart shaped gujiya bites garnished with pistachios.
      Gujiya Hearts (Flaky, Fun, and Full of Flavor!)
    • carrot halwa cheesecake jars
      Gajar Halwa Cheesecake Jars {Easy Indian Fusion Dessert}
    • pomegranate spritzer garnished with roasemary and lime
      Pomegranate Rose Spritz
    • Dahi vada served in a plate
      Dahi Vada | Dahi Bhalle (With No Fry Option)

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    Hi, I'm Archana: a former software engineer, now a full-time blogger. I am a mother of two boys who share my love for food and cooking. Words I love to hear are, โ€œMom, whatโ€™s for dinner?โ€ The same words I say to my mom every time we speak. I live in the greater New York City Area with my husband and sons.

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