Coconut is a versatile ingredient used in many Indian sweets. For Ganesh Chaturthi, we have compiled a special list of easy-to-make coconut sweets. Here's a wide range of options to choose from.

Pinni Laddu is a beloved Indian sweet offering numerous health benefits. This traditional treat, made with ghee, atta, ...

¼–½ cup sliced or chopped roasted, unsalted pistachios (See note below) ¼–½ cup sliced or chopped roasted, unsalted almonds (See note below) 1) Grease 2–3 shallow pans. (You can use different size ...

IMAGE: A Narendra D Modi cut-out seen on a laddoo. Photograph: Ritik Jain/ANI Photo Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together. And laddoos really ...

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During Navratri, South Indian cuisine offers a variety of sattvik dishes perfect for fasting. Recipes like Sama Rice Upma, Kootu with Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato Payasam provide nutritious and delicious ...

For Vijaya Selvaraju, Diwali celebrations while growing up in the suburbs of Toronto centered around her mother’s home cooking — namely, the sweets. “My mom has a South Indian catering business, and ...

A fragrant, long grain rice cultivated in India, characterized by grains that become fluffy and do not stick together when cooked. A high-protein, high-fiber legume that is a staple in Indian cuisine, ...

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