Traditional Celebration Foods You Must Include In Your Menu

By Bhavana Verma

Modak

A classic filled dumpling cooked by either steaming or frying.

Motichoor Laddoo

The decadent ball of sweet boondi brimming with sugar syrup.

Puran Poli

A sweet bread delicacy from Maharashtra in which wheat dough sheets are filled with sweet Bengal gram paste.

Kheer

The iconic sweet dish made with a milk cream base and cooked rice is flavored with aromatic spices and nuts.

Pongal

The rich aromatic Pongal cooked with, moong dal, rice, jaggery, and ghee gives a burst of flavor with a wholesome bite.

Kozhukattai

This famous South Indian dessert is made with rice flour wraps and a dry fruit stuffing.