This Diwali try fireworks – but in your kitchen! Open your spice box and use every best quality spice to create magic. Yes, this is also the time to bring out the best quality spices from Kerala you picked up on your last trip there! Get cooking and let the aroma of spices dazzle your festivities.
Diwali means good food and homemade delicacies. Some of these are even being followed religiously for several generations! The festival is also believed to bring wealth and good fortune. Today, through this article, we will explore some regional delicacies and experience the wealth of our culture.
Sel Roti looks and tastes nothing like roti (Indian flatbread). It, in fact, is the slimmer cousin of the doughnut! It is made with the paste of rice, sugar, and ghee. Add just a pinch of cardamom powder for that x-factor. The dish is popular in Sikkim and is made during festivals, weddings, etc. It is a simple, grounded, satisfying taste. Do try this in your kitchen this Diwali!
This dish is as magical as Andaman & Nicobar. If you have enjoyed juicy slices of pineapple on the beachside in Andaman & Nicobar, this dish is for you. It is a halwa made with pineapples and sooji (semolina). Add one-quarter teaspoon of cloves powder to give it a dense taste. To make sure the dish tastes best, add the best quality cloves from Kerala!
Kansar is a sweet dish made with broken wheat, sugar, and ghee. Best quality whole spices from Kerala like cloves, Badi elaichi, and star anise must be used in this simple and basic dish to get a punch of flavor. This dish is popular in Gujarat and is made during all festivities. Do pick this dish if you are looking for a healthy alternative for children!
Kashmiri cuisine is known for being rich and aromatic. Shufta is no different. It is a mixture of dry fruits with sugar syrup and spices. Apart from the usual spices like cardamom and saffron etc., cinnamon and black pepper are also added to the dish. This gives it a distinct taste. Legend has it that if you have ever eaten Shufta, its taste will remain on your tongue for a lifetime!
So, try any of the above dishes and experience the richness of our culture as well as the best quality Indian spices! Happy Diwali! ORDER NOW
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