India is considered the land of festivals. And the gastronomes that we are, we seek out festivals to dig into delectable delicacies. The festivals in India are marked by their tasty sweets and sumptuous meals. Some of the most common snacks prepared during Indian festivities are barfi, mithai and pakoras. But there are certain preparations that are made specifically during particular festivals. Like no Holi celebrations are complete without dunking into pitchers of thandai or bhaang.
Similarly during Bihu, the harvest festival of Assam, communities come together to prepare special feasts with fresh farm produce, coconut, jaggery, rice, sesame and milk products.
Pongal, the South Indian four-day counterpart of Bihu, generally involves a meal of rice, dal, jaggery, sugar and milk, prepared outdoors in clay pots.
Such festivals not only celebrate local cultures but are crucial community practices which ensure people come together as one and celebrate their rich culinary heritage.
So, if you’re the first to dive into the plate of Diwali mithais and mouth-watering laddus, here’s a quiz you ought to take.
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