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Indian Festivals and Their Traditional Foods
A festival-by-festival guide to traditional Indian foods, from Diwali sweets and Holi gujiya to Onam sadhya, harvest dishes and Eid feasts.
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Indian Celebration Food
Festival, wedding and temple foods from India.
Diwali Dinner Recipes and Menu
Plan a Diwali dinner with drinks, starters, mains, breads and sweets. Includes the five days of Diwali, a sample vegetarian menu and make-ahead tips.
Food at Hindu Weddings
What is eaten at a Hindu wedding: ritual foods, pre-wedding event menus, regional meals, vegetarian customs and what guests can expect to be served.
Indian New Year Food Traditions
Explore Indian New Year food traditions by region, from ugadi pachadi and puran poli to Vishu sadya, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi, plus date notes.
Indian Temple Food Recipes
Learn about Indian temple food and make it at home: prasad, naivedyam and langar explained, plus simple recipes for sakkarai pongal, pulihora and more.
Indian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Ideas
Build an Indian-inspired Thanksgiving menu with tandoori turkey, masala sides, vegetarian mains, chaat and desserts, plus a sample menu and make-ahead tips.
Indian Wedding Food List
A practical Indian wedding food list covering starters, chaat, vegetarian and non-veg mains, breads, desserts and menus for each wedding event.
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