Tag Archives: deepavali

Festival of Lights

Posted on November 11, 2015 by andy

Festival of Lights or Deepavali/ Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated across the world. There are several reasons why this we celebrate this festival…. Goddess Lakshmi’s birthday – hence she is worshipped Return of Pandavas from exile – from … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Gulab jamun

Posted on October 25, 2014 by andy

  Bhai phota (in Bangla) or Bhai Duj (in Hindi), is a festival for all brothers, in this country. A Hindu festival, celebrated on the second day after Deepavali. Sisters pray for a long, healthy and prosperous life for their … Continue reading →

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Polenta Cake

Posted on October 25, 2014 by andy

Being an Indian, my knowledge about Polenta and the numerous things that it can be made into, is limited to the extent that i could write it on the back of a stamp 😉 Then one day i came across … Continue reading →

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Nariyal barfi – Coconut fudge

Posted on October 22, 2014 by andy

Since i promised mom that i will make something traditional 😛 so here’s an attempt 😀 This is a neat and cheat recipe 😀 😛 Mom makes loads of such traditional sweets during Durga Puja and Deepavali………and i am her … Continue reading →

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Mocha cake with buttercream

Posted on October 22, 2014 by andy

I cook a lot of traditional food, but I am not a traditionalist 😀 My mom remains confused over this statement of mine 😉 According to her, traditional sweets and snacks should and will be made during festivals. I disagree … Continue reading →

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