India’s culinary identity is incomplete without its rich tradition of sweets. From festive rituals to everyday celebrations, desserts play a central role in Indian life. While every region has its own ...

Charukesi Ramadurai writes about food, travel, art, and culture for various publications around the world, including National Geographic, BBC Travel, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveller, Nikkei ...

In addition to the most popular orders, Indian sweets have many other regional flavors, textures, and ways of preparation that one may not notice. Most of the traditional mithais remain underestimated ...

Holi is incomplete without a lavish feast of traditional sweets and snacks, quintessential to the festival of colours. Be it gujiya or malpua, make the most of the day by indulging in the festival ...

Any festival in India is incomplete without bonding over food. On Dussehra this year, people across India marked the festival by binging on sweets. After nine days of fasting during Navratri, taste ...

When it comes to Bengal’s favourite course, how sweet is too sweet? In her book, Dey explores perceptions and traditions. An excerpt.