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October 26, 2011 5 Comments

Happy Diwali!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


(the Indian festival of lights)
courtesy of google images

Today is Diwali, the festival of lights which is also known as the Hindu New Year.  It is the celebration of health, wealth, and prosperity in the hope of having a happy new year. 

Similar to Christmas, Diwali is a festival where people decorate their homes with flowers, lights, and diyas (candles).  Later in the evening, a puja (prayer) is performed for Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity.  Family and friends share sweets during the celebration of Diwali.

If you are celebrating Diwali today, and need some last-minute ideas, here are some great recipes from Honey, What’s Cooking that will assist you in making this festival special.  Enjoy!



DESSERTS

  • Gajar Ka Halwa (An Indian Carrot Pudding)
  • “Healthier” Gajar Ka Halwa (An Indian Carrot Pudding)
  • Coconut Burfi (A Coconut Sweet)
  • Elacihi Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding with Cardamom)
  • Eggless Condensed Milk Cake (Low Fat)
  • Eggless Condesed Milk Cake (Full Fat)
  • Eggless Condensed Milk Cake (Reduced Fat… made with oil)



MAIN COURSES (NORTH INDIAN)

(instead of naan/roti, indulge in a puri today; instead of tofu, cook with paneer today; replace yogurt with sour cream or cream today; consider using paneer instead of potato/chickpeas in a spinach dish; chole is also very popular amongst North Indians on Diwali; basically eat anything “indulgent”.  The recipes below are pretty healthy, so consider substituting with the ingredients mentioned above.)
  • Dhaniya Aloo Gobi (Potatoes & Cauliflower in a Cilantro paste)
  • Aloo Matar (Potatoes & Green Peas)
  • Punjabi Bhindi Masala (Okra sauteed with Onions and Tomatoes)
  • Methi Gobi Aur Shimla Mirch (Fenugreek Cauliflower and Bell Peppers)
  • Aloo Tamatar Gravy (Potatoes cooked in a Tomato Gravy Sauce)
  • Chana Saag (Chickpeas and Spinach cooked in a Yogurt Gravy)
  • Kashmiri Dum Aloo (Baby Potatoes sauteed in a Spicy Yogurt Gravy)
  • Punjabi Kadhi (Punjabi Yellow Curry)
  • Traditional Aloo Gobi (Potato & Cauliflower sauteed with Onions)
  • Aloo Palak (Potatoes cooked in a creamy Spinach Gravy)
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  1. janaemonir says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Thank you for these ideas! I am not Indian, but I have lots of friends who are, and I would like to make something at home to feel I am taking small part in the festivities tomorrow. Thanks!

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  2. Anonymous says

    October 26, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Hope, you have a wonderful Diwali, and I love the new logo, it's refreshing.JC

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  3. Monali says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Happy Diwali to you and your family! May the New Year bring you more joy and success. I too love the new logo; keep up the great work!

    Reply
  4. Ameena says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Happy Diwali my friend! I hope you and your family have a lovely time.

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  5. honeywhatscooking says

    October 27, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Thank you all so much! Happy Diwali to all of you again, hope you all had a great day! 🙂

    Reply

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