Indian Festival Foods

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 and 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!

Quick & Easy Badam Burfi
Easy Kalakand (3 Ingredients to Pure Bliss)
Dahi Vada | Dahi Bhalle (With No Fry Option)
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Halwa
Instant Pot Rice Kheer | Rice Pudding
Mango Coconut Burfi
Fig Walnut Halwa
Fried Modak | Mom's Recipe with 3 Delectable fillings
Puran Poli | Sweet Lentil Flatbreads
Ragda Patties | Ragda Pattice
Instant Pot Carrot Makhana Kheer
Instant Pot Dudhi Basundi
Chicken Biryani
Mom's Besan Ladoo
Tilachi Poli {Sweet Sesame Parathas}
Puri - Fried Indian Bread
EASY Til Laddu
Bhogichi Bhaji | Mixed Vegetable Curry
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Pistachio Ice Cream Cake
Rose Coconut Karanji
Thandai Kalakand
Mango Thandai
Gulkand Seviyan Kheer | Vermicelli Pudding
Mango Shrikhand | Creamy Mango Yogurt dessert
Til Chikki | Sesame Crisps
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Pineapple Sheera | Pineapple Kesari
Easy Shankarpali | Shakkar Para
Rava Coconut Laddu
Instant Pot Undhiyu
Sheer Khurma
White Chocolate Bark with Cardamom
Instant Pot Ven Pongal
Jalebi - Crispy. Sweet. Irresistible
Chirote
Tater Tots Chaat
Pakatali Puri
Instant Pot Bhogichi Bhaji | Mixed Vegetable Curry
Narali Bhath | Sweet Coconut Rice
Saranachi Puri {fried flatbread with sweet stuffing}