Dussehra Recipes | 85 Dasara Festival Recipes
One of the most important Hindu festivals, Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami culminates the 9-day festivities of Navratri. Dussehra Festival is also the 10th or last day of the Bengali Durga Puja festival. Dussehra falls on Thursday 2, 2025 this year. Post which, people will begin with the preparations for Diwali on October 21, 2025. This is another significant Hindu festival. As you gear up for the Dussehra preps with a lot of fervour, here’s a list of 85 Dasara Festival Recipes that’s going to take the festivities a notch higher. There’s something for every palate in this collection.
Significance of Dussehra Festival
Dussehra Festival or Dasara marks the end of Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations in their respective regional locations in India.
The word ‘Dussehra’ is a culmination of 2 Sanskrit words ‘dasha’ meaning ‘ten’ and ‘hara’ meaning ‘defeat.’ When put together, the word literally means ‘removal or defeat of ten.’
It was Bhagwan Ram who defeated the 10-headed demon king Ravana on this day. Thus, signifying the victory of truth over evil and giving the true meaning to this word.
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This festival is thus meaningful for the current times as well. It inspires everyone to follow the path of dharma, truth and righteousness. It reminds us that in the end, truth always wins.
When speaking of in terms of the Durgotsav or Durga Puja celebrations in the eastern, north eastern and some southern parts of India, Dussehra is popular under the sobriquet Bijoya Dashami.
In this context, this day is dedicated to celebrating Goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura.
Although the significance changes, but the essence of both remain the same. That is, the Gods and Goddesses fought evil in order to restore and safeguard dharma as well as prove that it is truth, and only truth which is the ultimate conqueror.
Since this victory was also achieved on the 10th day of the lunar Hindu calendar month, it came to be known as Vijayadashami. ‘Vijaya’ meaning ‘victory’ and ‘dashami’ meaning ‘on the tenth.’
Just like any other festival, Dussehra celebrations are also quite incomplete without good food.
So, to make it easier for you, I am sharing a personalized compilation of simple, yet brilliant Dussehra Recipes in this post. These will surely make your celebrations much more than amazing!
More on Dasara Festival
Dasara Festival is celebrated under different names and with various rituals all over India, with much fanfare.
But the ones that take place in Mysore in Karnataka, Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are noteworthy. In Kullu region, the celebrations last for 7 days.
Whereas, in North and South India, the festivities are marked by melas (shopping fairs) and Ramlila – a traditional dramatic enactment of the life of Bhagwan Ram with the burning of huge effigies of Ravana along with his brothers Kumbhakarna and Meghnadh on the day of Dussehra. Thus, signifying their defeat, and victory of good over evil.
No matter which region you are in, you can’t really complete the celebrations of Dasara Festival without indulging in some fabulous festive fare.
Since this day is for celebrations and festivities, there are no set or defined rules for choosing a particular recipe to be made on this day. You can actually prepare any recipe that you and your family, friends are fond of.
85 Dussehra Recipes
This post of 85 Dussehra Recipes will make it all the more easy for you to decide on a delicious Dussehra menu. Since this festival is also about diversity, so is this signature collection of Dasara Recipes.
I have handpicked and created this selection keeping in mind the ease with which a particular recipe can be prepared at home during these busy times.
This 85 Dussehra Recipes compilation is also super versatile and has a huge variety of easy to make dishes – ranging from some popular and some unique options in snacks, breakfast, main course, beverages and sweets or desserts.
Be it a Bengali rasgulla and a North Indian jalebi or a South Indian payasam, murukku, etc. – in this list, you’ll get whatever your palate desires for on this day.
And just for the next festival, here are your recipes for Diwali Snacks and Diwali Sweets that you can check too.
Wishing all my readers a Happy and Joyful Dussehra this year, and the years to come!
Snacks Recipes
Fafda Recipe
Fafda is a fried crispy crunchy tasty snack made with besan (gram flour), laced with carom seeds and black pepper. A popular Gujarati vegan snack.
Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe
Hara Bhara Kabab is made with spinach, green peas, potatoes, herbs, and spices. The mixture is shaped into patties and shallow-fried until golden and crisp. Serve hot with mint chutney as a snack or party starter.
Matar Kachori Recipe (Green Peas Kachori)
Matar Kachori is a flaky, crispy deep-fried pastry filled with savory, spiced green peas stuffing. In the Hindi language, matar means green peas and Kachori is a deep-fried and flaky pastry.
Khaman Dhokla Recipe (Instant Khaman)
Khaman Dhokla is a soft and fluffy Gujarati snack made with gram flour, lemon juice, ginger, green chillies, and spices. The batter is leavened instantly using fruit salt or baking soda and then steamed until light and airy. It is commonly served as a breakfast dish or snack with green chutney.
Rava Dhokla | Suji ka Dhokla
Rava Dhokla or Suji ka Dhokla is an easy steamed snack made with semolina, herbs and spices. The batter is leavened with fruit salt and steamed until soft and airy. This version is vegan and made with lemon juice instead of yogurt. Serve it warm topped with coconut and coriander leaves.
Dal Vada | Parippu Vada (Lentil Fritters)
Dal Vada, also known as Parippu Vada are savory and crunchy lentil fritters made with chana dal, spices and herbs. It is a popular South Indian street food that is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Aloo Pakora Recipe (Aloo Bajji)
Aloo pakora are soft melt-in-the-mouth fried potato fritters coated in a delicious, golden, crispy gram flour batter. Make this awesome vegan potato snack also known as potato bajji or aloo bajji in less than 30 minutes.
Bread Pakora Recipe (Bread Pakoda)
Bread Pakora is a popular North Indian street food snack or an evening snack made by dipping bread slices, often stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes, in a seasoned gram flour batter and deep-frying until crispy and golden. Crunchy on the outside and soft inside, this delicious tea-time treat is served hot with chutneys and a cup of chai.
Aloo Tikki Recipe
Aloo Tikki is a popular North Indian street food made with spiced mashed potatoes shaped into patties and shallow fried until crisp. These potato patties can be made plain or stuffed with green peas, chana dal, or paneer.
Veg Momos Recipe (Indian Street Style)
Veg Momos are steamed dumplings filled with a lightly spiced vegetable stuffing. They are a popular Tibetan dish and a common North Indian street food, usually served with spicy momos chutney.
Manchurian Recipe | Veg Manchurian Gravy
Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with crispy fried mixed vegetable balls simmered in a spicy, sweet, tangy, umami sauce or gravy. Veg Manchurian gravy pairs well with noodles, fried rice, or plain steamed rice.
Spring Rolls Recipe (Veg Spring Roll)
Veg Spring Rolls are crispy and crunchy rolls filled with a savory mixed vegetable stuffing. Spiced vegetables are wrapped in thin spring roll wrappers and deep fried until golden. These Indo-Chinese style vegetable spring rolls make a popular appetizer or snack and are best served hot with a dipping sauce.
Dry Chilli Paneer (Street Style)
A truly spicy street style dry chilli paneer. Best served as a starter dish or a snack.
Gobi Manchurian (Crispy Cauliflower Manchurian)
Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indian-Chinese starter or snack made with batter-coated, pan-fried cauliflower florets. The crispy cauliflower is tossed in a spicy, savory, umami sauce made with alliums, herbs, soy sauce, chilli sauce and tomato ketchup. This dry version is the most commonly served style in Chinese restaurants. It is usually enjoyed hot as an appetizer or snack.
Dahi Vada Recipe (Authentic)
Dahi Vada is a popular Indian snack made with soft fried lentil dumplings. The dumplings are soaked in creamy whipped yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutneys. It is commonly served as a snack or festive dish.
Pav Bhaji Dosa (Street Style)
Pav Bhaji Dosa is a variation of dosa famous in Mumbai. It is a dosa with the classic filling of a pav bhaji. The recipe gets done easily if you have some spare leftover bhaji and a dosa batter. The veggie toppings can be onions, tomatoes, capsicum, carrots or beets.
Pani Puri
Pani puri is a popular Indian street food of crispy, fried, hollow dough balls that are stuffed with boiled potatoes, steamed moong sprouts, spicy tangy water and sweet chutney.
Besan Chilla Recipe (Besan ka Cheela)
Besan Chilla or Besan ka Cheela is a savory Indian pancake recipe made with gram flour (besan), onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. You can add your favorite grated vegetables to make these more nutritious, and serve as a quick breakfast, brunch, or even as a late-night snack.
Veg Cutlet Recipe | Mix Vegetable Cutlet
Vegetable Cutlet are crisp, savory, tender patties made with a mix of hearty veggies, savory spices, fresh herbs and crispy breadcrumbs. Cutlet is a popular snack in Indian cuisine.
Veg Puff Recipe | Indian Curry Puff
Make delicious bakery style Veg Puff with this classic Indian recipe. Also known as Curry Puff, the stuffing here is made with a mix veggie curry base flavored with aromatics, ground spices and a few herbs. The veggie curry filling goes well with a homemade puff pastry dough and also store-brought puff pastry sheets.
Breakfast Recipes
Aloo Puri Recipe
Punjabi Aloo Puri recipe is a traditional dish featuring a mildly spiced, tangy potato curry served with soft and crispy puri. The aloo sabzi pairs perfectly with freshly fried puffed bread, making it ideal for breakfast or lunch.
Chole Bhature | Chana Bhatura
Chole Bhature is a popular North Indian dish made with spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with deep-fried, fluffy bread (bhature). It’s a classic Delhi-style street food often eaten for breakfast or lunch. The chole is made from white chickpeas simmered in a rich, tangy, and spiced gravy. Bhature is always served fresh and hot, making the dish hearty and satisfying. This combo meal is loved for its bold flavors and contrasting textures.
Aloo Kulcha
Aloo Kulcha is a crisp and soft leavened flatbread stuffed with a spiced mashed potato filling. The dish is from the North Indian cuisine and is very popular in Delhi as well as Punjab.
Dal Pakwan Recipe
Dal Pakwan is a popular Sindhi breakfast recipe. This dish is basically a combination or pairing of the Dal served with Pakwan. The Dal is made with chana dal (bengal gram), spices and herbs. The Pakwan is a crispy deep fried bread flavored with a few spices.
Aloo Paratha Recipe (Stuffed Potato Paratha)
Aloo Paratha is a popular Punjabi breakfast made with unleavened whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spiced, tangy mashed potato filling. The stuffed paratha is rolled out and cooked on a tawa or skillet/griddle with oil or ghee until crisp and golden. It is best served with yogurt, butter, or mango or lemon pickle. This aloo ka paratha is made using my tried and tested family recipe.
Gobi Paratha Recipe (Stuffed Cauliflower Paratha)
Cauliflower Paratha, also known as Gobi Paratha, is an unleavened whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a spiced grated cauliflower filling. This popular Punjabi dish is often prepared for breakfast and is also served in restaurants and dhabas. This recipe follows an authentic homestyle method traditionally used in Punjabi households.
Poha Recipe (Kanda Poha)
This poha recipe is a Maharashtrian-style Kanda Poha made with flattened rice, onions, potatoes, peanuts, herbs, and spices. The poha or flattened rice is tempered and cooked until soft and fluffy. Serve warm as a quick and satisfying breakfast.
Idli Recipe with Idli Batter Tips & Tricks
Idli is a steamed cake made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. The batter is poured into moulds and steamed until soft. Idli is commonly eaten for breakfast. It is served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Rava Idli (Easy and No Fermentation)
Rava Idli are a quick, soft and fluffy idli variant that is made with rava or sooji or semolina, curd, spices and herbs. To leaven the batter, fruit salt (eno) or baking soda is used. Also referred to as Suji ki Idli, the recipe does not require any grinding or blending of the ingredients and fermentation.
Masala Dosa Recipe
Masala Dosa are crisp rice and lentil crepes stuffed with a spiced potato filling. They are a popular breakfast dish from South Indian cuisine. This recipe makes hotel-style masala dosa that is crispy on the outside and soft inside.
Misal Pav Recipe (Misal Recipe)
Misal Pav is a popular Maharashtrian street food made with usal, a spicy curry prepared from moth bean sprouts. The curry is topped with onions, tomatoes, farsan, lemon juice, and coriander leaves. It is served with soft pav, also known as Indian dinner rolls. This hearty dish is filling and commonly eaten for breakfast or brunch.
Onion Dosa (Hotel Style Recipe)
Easy hotel style Onion Dosa that are crispy as well as soft and lacy. The recipe is quick to make with a batter made of semolina, rice flour, all-purpose flour, onions, herbs and spices. No grind and no fermentation is required making this recipe a quick breakfast or brunch option.
Ven Pongal Recipe | Khara Pongal | Ghee Pongal
Ven Pongal, also known as Khara Pongal or Ghee Pongal, is a popular South Indian savory dish with a soft, porridge-like texture. It is made with rice and yellow moong lentils and flavored with black peppercorns, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, and ghee.
Sweet Pongal (Sakkarai Pongal, Chakkara Pongal)
Sweet Pongal is a traditional South Indian sweet dish made with rice, yellow moong lentils and jaggery. It is flavored with cardamom and finished with a tempering of ghee, cashews and raisins. Also called Sakkarai Pongal or Chakkara Pongal, it is commonly made during the Pongal festival.
Upma Recipe (Easy Rava Upma)
Upma is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish made with roasted semolina (rava or suji) cooked with tempered spices, lentils, curry leaves, onions, ginger, green chilies and water until soft and savory. It is usually served with coconut chutney, lemon pickle or some chopped lemons by the side.
Bombay Sandwich Recipe (Street Style)
This Bombay Sandwich Recipe is a popular Mumbai street food of flavorful and tasty sandwiches made with mix vegetables like beetroot, potato, tomato, onion and cucumber paired with butter, green chutney and a few ground spice powders. Also famous as the Mumbai Sandwich, this is a sweet, salty, spicy and savory recipe filled with a flavor that will leave you wanting for more!
Paneer Bread Roll
Paneer Bread Roll is a quick snack of a savory, spiced paneer stuffing filled in bread slices and made into rolls which are then baked. This recipe is made without onions and garlic.
Set Dosa (Sponge Dosa Recipe)
Set Dosa, also called Sponge Dosa, is a soft, light and fluffy dosa with a spongy texture. These small dosas are typically served in a set of three and are often enjoyed with vegetable sagu, potato masala or coconut chutney.
Poha Idli (Flattened Rice Idli)
Amazingly soft, light and fluffy aval idli made with poha (flattened rice), idli rice and urad dal.
Main Course Recipes
Paneer Butter Masala Recipe
Paneer Butter Masala is a popular North Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes cooked in a creamy tomato-cashew gravy with butter, cream, and spices. This rich and lightly sweet curry is commonly served with roti, naan, paratha, or steamed rice.
Homestyle Kadai Paneer Gravy
A slightly spicy and tangy curry recipe of Indian cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and freshly ground kadai masala in a kadai or wok.
Vegetable Dum Biryani | Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani
Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani is a flavorful dum-cooked rice dish made with basmati rice, spiced vegetable gravy, herbs, nuts, raisins, yogurt and saffron. Each layer is slow-cooked so the rice absorbs the aroma of the masala gravy. The result is a rich, fragrant biryani with balanced flavors and soft, tender vegetables. Serve it hot with raita for a complete and satisfying meal.
Chole Recipe (Punjabi Chole Masala)
This Chole recipe is inspired by the chole served on the streets of Delhi and Punjab. The curry is made with chickpeas simmered in an onion-tomato gravy flavored with a freshly ground homemade chole masala and herbs. This Punjabi Chole Masala has bold, well-balanced flavors and follows a traditional North Indian method.
Rajma Recipe | Rajma Masala (Restaurant Style)
This Rajma recipe is a Punjabi-style curry made with kidney beans cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy with herbs and finished with cream. This restaurant-style rajma masala pairs well with steamed rice, naan, roti, or paratha.
Shahi Paneer Recipe (Creamy Restaurant Style)
Shahi Paneer is a Mughlai restaurant-style paneer curry made in a creamy white gravy of onions, nuts, melon seeds, yogurt, cream and fragrant spices. This recipe does not use tomatoes and has a mildly spiced, rich flavor. Serve hot with naan, roti or jeera rice.
Malai Kofta (Restaurant Style Recipe)
Malai Kofta is a delicious North Indian curry made with fried paneer and potato kofta served in a rich, mildly spiced onion tomato gravy with cashews and cream. The kofta are crisp on the outside, soft inside and pair perfectly with naan, roti or jeera rice.
Matar Paneer Recipe (Punjabi Mutter Paneer)
Matar Paneer is a classic Punjabi curry of paneer cubes and green peas cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. This home-style recipe is simple, flavorful and made with everyday ingredients. The dish can be prepared easily on the stovetop in a pan or pot, and I have also included Instant Pot instructions. Serve mutter paneer with roti, naan, paratha or steamed basmati rice.
40 Minutes Pressure Cooker Vegetable Pulao
Easy and quick vegetable pulao made in a pressure cooker in 40 minutes.
Udupi Sambar Recipe
Udupi Sambar is a spiced, slightly sweet and tangy sambar made with pigeon pea lentils, mixed vegetables, tamarind and freshly ground udupi sambar masala paste.
Dal Tadka (Restaurant Style)
This restaurant-style Dal Tadka recipe is a smooth and creamy lentil dish made with pigeon pea lentils (tur dal), onions, tomatoes and herbs, finished with a tempering of spices like cumin, garlic, dried red chillies, asafoetida and red chilli powder. The dhungar method gives the dal a subtle smoky flavor. It is best served with steamed basmati rice or enjoyed with roti or paratha.
Dal Fry Recipe (Restaurant Style)
This Dal Fry recipe is made with arhar dal (pigeon pea lentils) cooked until soft and then combined with a sautéed base of onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. You can use only arhar dal or combine it with masoor dal for variation. The dal is simmered until smooth and creamy with the masala. I share both the stovetop and Instant Pot methods to make this recipe.
Dal Makhani Recipe (Authentic Punjabi Style)
This Dal Makhani recipe is a restaurant style version with subtle smoky flavors and creaminess of the lentils. Dal Makhani is one of the most popular lentil recipes from the North Indian Punjabi cuisine made with whole urad dal (black gram), kidney beans (rajma) and simmered with butter, cream, fragrant spices, creating a luscious, smoky-flavored delicacy best enjoyed with roti, paratha or rice.
Bhindi Masala Recipe (Restaurant Style)
Bhindi Masala is a North Indian, Punjabi-style dish made with tender okra cooked in a spiced onion-tomato base. The bhindi is first sautéed separately and then mixed with the onion-tomato masala along with spices and herbs. This is a semi-dry preparation that is commonly served with roti or paratha. The recipe is naturally vegan and easy to make at home.
Mushroom Curry (Punjabi Style Mushroom Masala)
Mushroom Masala is a Punjabi-style curry made with button mushrooms cooked in an onion-tomato gravy with spices and herbs. The curry has a well-spiced masala and is easy to prepare and suitable for everyday meals. Mushroom masala pairs well with Indian breads or rice.
Tawa Paneer Recipe (Street Style)
Tawa paneer is a semi dry curry made with capsicum/bell pepper, onions, tomatoes and paneer cubes cooked on tawa or a flat skillet or griddle. A popular paneer dish served in restaurants and my recipe makes for a street style version, which is delicious.
Palak Paneer Recipe
Palak Paneer is a smooth and creamy North Indian dish made with paneer cooked in a fresh spinach gravy. This easy Palak Paneer recipe uses fresh spinach leaves, paneer, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, herbs and spices. The gravy has a mild flavor with a natural green color from the spinach. It is one of the most popular vegetarian paneer dishes served with roti or rice.
Pressure Cooker Biryani (Vegetarian)
Pressure Cooker Biryani with vegetables is an easy and quick method of preparing a delicious biryani in one of the most common cooking equipment in our kitchens – the stovetop pressure cooker. In this recipe, there is also no requirement of pre-cooking the vegetables and rice.
Litti Chokha Recipe | Litti Recipe
Litti Chokha is a traditional, rustic and popular dish of stuffed whole wheat dough balls filled with a spiced mixture of sattu (roasted gram or roasted black chickpea flour) and later baked or roasted. It is typically served with chokha, such as baingan chokha (eggplant mash) or tomato chokha or potato chokha.
Paneer Lababdar (Restaurant Style Recipe)
Paneer Lababdar recipe is a restaurant-style North Indian curried dish made with paneer in a creamy onion, tomato and cashew gravy. The curry base has a mild tang with a slight sweetness and balanced spices. It pairs well with naan, roti or jeera rice.
Dussehra Sweets
Jalebi Recipe (Crispy & Fermented)
Jalebi are funnel-cake style fried spirals that is doused in a sweet sugar syrup for a delightful treat. These spirals are made with a fermented batter of all-purpose flour, gram flour, baking soda, turmeric powder and are later deep fried. This homemade jalebi recipe makes for crispy, crunchy, syrupy, juicy jalebi and follows the traditional method or technique.
Gulab Jamun Recipe
Delicious Gulab Jamun Recipe made with khoya or mawa (milk solids,) paneer and sugar in the traditional way. Gulab Jamun is a popular Indian sweet and this recipe is the classic traditional method of making these treats.
Besan Ladoo (Easy Besan ke Laddu)
Besan Ladoo, also known as Besan Ke Laddu, is a popular North Indian sweet made with gram flour (besan), ghee and powdered sugar. The besan is slow-roasted in ghee until golden and aromatic, then mixed with sugar and shaped into round laddus. These rich and melt-in-the-mouth sweets are commonly prepared during festive occasions.
Coconut Ladoo Recipe | Nariyal ke Laddu Made In 3 Unique Ways
Make coconut ladoo with three recipes. The first one is a quick 3 ingredient recipe made with fresh coconut, milkmaid and cardamom powder. The second recipe has 2 ingredients – desiccated coconut and condensed milk. The third recipe is made with desiccated coconut and sugar.
Badam Halwa Recipe (South Indian Style)
Badam Halwa is a rich, luxurious and popular South Indian style delicious halwa made with blanched almonds, ghee and sugar. This recipe gives you one of best Almond Halwa that you can make.
Seviyan Kheer Recipe (Vermicelli Kheer)
Seviyan Kheer, also known as Vermicelli Kheer, is a creamy North Indian sweet made with wheat vermicelli, milk, sugar, nuts, and dry fruits, flavored with cardamom. This easy dessert comes together in about 20 minutes and can be served warm or chilled.
Kheer Recipe (Rice Kheer)
Rice Kheer is a classic Indian dessert made by slow-cooking basmati rice in milk until thick and creamy. Sugar, cardamom, saffron and nuts are added for flavor and richness. This traditional Kheer Recipe is simple to make in one pot and results in a smooth, comforting Indian rice pudding. It is often prepared during festivals and special occasions.
Sheer Khurma Recipe
Sheer Khurma (also known as Sheer Khorma) is a rich, creamy, traditional sweet made with wheat vermicelli, milk, dates, nuts, dry fruits, sugar and ghee. It is made during Ramadan and also on the festive occasion of Eid al-Fitr in the South Asian countries of India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan. 'Sheer' means milk and 'Khurma' refers to dates in Persian language.
Paal Payasam (Rice Payasam)
Paal Payasam is a simple South Indian dessert made with rice, milk, sugar and a touch of flavoring. The rice is slow cooked in milk until soft and creamy. This Tamil-style version keeps the ingredients minimal for a classic traditional flavor. Serve this Rice Payasam warm or chilled as a festive dessert.
Gajar Ka Halwa (Traditional Carrot Halwa Recipe)
Gajar Ka Halwa is a classic North Indian sweet made by slow-cooking grated carrots in milk, ghee, and sugar, flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. My family recipe follows the traditional method and is slow-cooked for rich flavor. This card features the classic version, with three more methods – milkmaid, khoya, and Instant Pot shared in the post.
Kesari Recipe | Rava Kesari
Rava Kesari is a popular South Indian sweet made with rava (semolina), sugar, ghee, saffron, cashews and raisins. It has a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture and a delicate saffron flavor. This classic Kesari recipe is often prepared during festivals, poojas and special occasions.
Suji Ka Halwa | Sheera Recipe
Suji Ka Halwa (also called Sheera) is a classic Indian semolina pudding made with roasted suji (rava/semolina), ghee, sugar, and cardamom, garnished with nuts. This melt-in-the-mouth North Indian sweet is my family’s heirloom recipe; made for decades during festivals, poojas, and special occasions. Quick to prepare and easily scalable, this halwa is perfect as prasad or a comforting dessert any time.
Kaju Katli Recipe | How to make Kaju Barfi
These Kaju Katli are the way they are actually meant to be – thin, smooth, melt in the mouth slices of cashew goodness. A popular Indian sweet made with cashews, sugar and water.
Rasgulla Recipe (Soft & Spongy)
Rasgulla also called rosogolla is a traditional Bengali sweet made with fresh chenna shaped into balls and simmered in light sugar syrup. Flavorings like cardamom or rose water can be added for variation. This Bengali rasgulla recipe will guide you in making the perfect soft and spongy rasgulla.
Motichur Laddu Recipe (Motichoor Ladoo)
Motichur Laddu, also spelled Motichoor Ladoo is a classic Indian sweet made with small boondi prepared from gram flour batter and soaked in sugar syrup. The sweetened boondi is flavored with cardamom and shaped into soft round ladoos. These ladoos are known for their delicate texture and rich taste. They are often made for festivals, celebrations and special occasions.
Rasmalai Recipe | Rasmalai Sweet
Rasmalai is a popular Bengali sweet of Indian cottage cheese (chenna or paneer) balls or discs soaked in thickened, sweetened milk that has been scented with cardamom and saffron. A creamy, melt in your mouth Indian dessert sweet.
Malpua Recipe (Crispy, Soft & Fluffy)
Malpua is a traditional and popular Indian sweet of pan-fried or shallow-fried flour pancakes dipped in sugar syrup and served with rabri or sweetened thickened milk. These pancakes are soft and fluffy inside with crisp edges. They are made with all-purpose flour, curd (yogurt), spices and sometimes khoya (milk solids), and are often topped with nuts.
Kalakand Recipe (Quick Kalakand Sweet)
Kalakand is a soft and lightly grainy milk-based sweet. This easy version is made with paneer and sweetened condensed milk, making it quick to prepare. The mixture is cooked until thick, then set and cut into squares. Garnish with nuts if you like and serve once cooled.
Shahi Tukda Recipe | Traditional Shahi Tukra Sweet
Shahi Tukda is a rich, royal, indulgent and popular dessert from the Mughlai Cuisine. It is made of ghee fried bread slices that are soaked in rose & cardamom scented sugar syrup that are topped with fragrant, creamy, sweetened, thickened milk (a.k.a rabdi) that is flavored with exotic saffron. It is garnished with nuts like almonds, pistachios, cashews and sometimes even edible silver leaf (varak).
Coconut Burfi Recipe (Nariyal ki Barfi)
This Coconut Burfi is a delish, melt in the mouth fudge made with sweetened condensed milk, milk, and desiccated coconut.
Cooker Cake | Eggless Pressure Cooker Cake
Eggless sponge cake recipe made in cooker with step by step photos. Spongy and a soft, light textured delicious egg free sponge cake recipe made in a pressure cooker.
Beverages Recipes
Dry Fruit Milkshake Recipe (Energizing)
Healthy, refreshing, and energy-boosting, this dry fruit milkshake recipe is the perfect beverage to give you a quick boost throughout the day! It includes dried fruits, nuts, and plant-based milk making it a great gluten-free and vegan option.
Lassi Recipe (Indian Yogurt Drink)
Lassi is a traditional Punjabi yogurt-based drink made with curd (yogurt), sugar or salt, and simple aromatic spices. It is blended until smooth and served chilled. This recipe shares three easy variations that are perfect for summer.
Jaljeera Recipe
Jaljeera is an Indian spiced, tangy and savory cooling drink, which is also served as an appetizer. This North Indian, non-alcoholic, vegan beverage is made with water, cumin and other amazing spices and herbs.
South Indian Filter Coffee
South Indian Filter Coffee is a traditional coffee beverage made with filter coffee powder, water, milk and sugar. The coffee decoction is brewed in a South Indian coffee filter and mixed with hot milk and sugar before serving. It has a rich aroma, smooth flavor and characteristic frothy top. This easy filter coffee recipe can be prepared in about 15 minutes.
Masala Chai Recipe (Indian Spiced Tea)
Masala Chai, or Indian Masala Tea, is a fragrant black tea brewed with spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and sometimes herbs like tulsi or lemongrass. It is sweetened with sugar and finished with a touch of milk. A beloved drink across India, perfect for breakfast time or with evening snacks.
Dussehra Recipes collection from the archives was first published on September 2013.
I thank very much for the team for their wonderful work on this blog..really its a good blog where each and every state of Indian recipes are found easily with picture details on how to prepare ..by following this i made recipes same as in restaurant no need to go for outside food..its healthy food recipes and easy to prepare at home..save money eat healthy..health is wealth ..once again thanks a lot
thankyou priya for such a sweet, positive and honest comments means a lot to us 🙂 god bless you.
Hello dassana. Please post tamarind rice recipe
will do.
Wow really amazing. the recipes are awesome. I really liked it.
thanks sujata.
wish you the same have added besan kachori to our request list 🙂
Hello Dassana
can you please post Jalebi receipe.
Khanjan have added your recipe in our request list 🙂
plz post jalebi recipe.
I hv tried many times to make perfect jalebis but that was total disaster.
waiting for u to post jalebi recipe so that I can make perfect jalebi and impress my sasuma 😉
i will add jalebi recipe in coming days.
Dassana pls post recipe for rasgulla.. I have tried umpteen times and failed. None of the recipes on net seems to be foolproof. Ur recipes have never disappointed so I am looking forward for ur rasgulla recipe.
thanks ramya for positive feedback on recipes. i have got many request for rasgulla. i am also trying to give a fool proof recipe. so till i am not satisfied i will not post the recipe. but hopefully i will post the rasgulla recipe in few months.
pl.post a recipe (easy) of rasgulla.In case of gulabjamun if the dough is over done what should i do with that dough????
i will add rasgulla recipe soon. if the dough is overdone, then cannot be rectified.
Hello dassana… happy dashera… N happy diwali in advance…
I love your recipes…I’ve learned lot from your recipes..so descriptive n derailing… thanks for sharing lovely recipes…
I saw your diwali recipes but didn’t find chakli recipe…can you plz share maharashtrian chakli recipe for this diwali…
wish you the same snehal. i will be adding chakli soon. hopefully before diwali.
HAPPY DASHARA
Very Nice article to understand and know abt dasara…
Thanks …. 🙂
thanks shankar
Hi Dassana,
Your recipes have always inspired me for the cooking and I have tried multiple recipes and most of them have turned out to be really delicious.
Can you please add glossary of recipes like you added earlier on the website alphabetically?
Again, thank you so much.
Hi Drishti
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am really happy to know that you have tried several recipes and enjoyed them.
Thank you also for suggesting the alphabetical recipe glossary. I will certainly keep this in mind and see if it can be added to the website again.