Sweet Dishes

A modak is a sweet dumpling that is very popular all over India. A modak recipe is also one of the essentials in many Hindu religious ceremonies like Ganesh Chaturthi. A modak can be of various flavours. The most popular among ...

Payasam is a traditional South-Indian sweet dish that is made with milk. It is very similar to kheer from Northern India. The names and method of cooking are slightly different. As Onam festival is going on, you can try this traditional ...

Onam is a special festival that is celebrated in Kerala. Malayalees mark this festival with zest, rituals, feasts, games and fairs. Onam is celebrated for 10 (Thiruvonam) or 12 (Chatayam) days. Different and special delicacies are made to celebrate the state ...

There can be no Janmastami celebration in a Bengali household without a bowl of Shinni that is offered to Lord Krishna. Shinni is basically a kind of mixture made with milk, fruits and some flavours. Check out the recipe....

Rabri is a sweet delight for Janmasthami. The creamy texture of a rabri will give a melt in mouth experience. Give a treat to the taste buds of your loved ones with this Indian sweet recipe. Click here...

Rabri is an ideal recipe for this Janmashtami. The most special part of this Indian sweets recipe is that its ingredients are very simple. This rabri recipe derives its subtle flavours from a food incense named kewra water. You just have ...

Til Ladoo is a very delicious Indian sweet dish made with sesame seeds (til). You can use either jaggery or sugar syrup to make til laddoos. You can prepare this sweet dish in very less time and serve your guests. Click here to see the recipe...

Gopalkala is a popular dessert recipe that is named after Krishna himself. Needless to say that Gopalkala is one of Lord Krishna's favourite foods. Even if you decide to prepare Gopalkala an hour before the puja, it will be ready on time. Click to read the recipe...

Kesar pista kheer is mainly popular for its lovely aroma and flavour. Made with milk, this is a yummy sweet dish. The main ingredients that adds to the fine blend of flavours in this Indian dessert are kesar (saffron) and pista (pistachios). Click here to try this kheer recipe...

Kesar Peda is a soft and lip smacking Indian sweet dish. This sweet is made with milk or mawa. Sprinkle few strands of saffron (kesar). Peda is an all time hit sweet dish for Janmashtami as Lord Krishna loves to eat sweets made with milk. Click here to make the recipe...

Kalakand is a milk sweet dish that is commonly prepared to offer Krishna. It is nice to prepare Kalakhand even on Krishna janmashtami as all the clay pots can be filled with white sweet dish that look like butter filled pots ...

Janmashtami is a special occasion in Hinduism. On this day, the birth of Gopala or Kanha (little Lord Krishna) is celebrated worldwide. On this day, the idol of bal Krishna is decorated with flowers, lights, toys and sweets are offered. On ...