Penguin Young Readers is set to release Mustafa’s Mithai, a heartwarming picture book by Sana Rafi and illustrated by Nabi H. Ali, that explores the sweetness of South Asian desserts and the joy of ...

So, the clinking of glasses is a sound we all know from celebrations. But if you listen closely, what’s inside those glasses is changing. With wedding season around the corner, the classic champagne ...

Vark, edible silver and gold foil, adorns Indian sweets as a symbol of royal luxury, Ayurvedic healing, purity, and celebration. Crafted by artisans, it remains safe and meaningful, linking history, ...

Diwali sweets can be unsafe. Many shop-bought mithai contain harmful adulterants. Simple home tests can check the purity of ghee, khoya, and silver vark. Detecting artificial colours and milk ...

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Steer away from the regulars for an assortment of Sutarfeni and Surtighat Peda at this 108-year-old dairy farm. You can always pick from their assorted hampers that come with a serving of classic Kaju ...

The Indian sweets market earns the most revenue in times of celebration. This festive season, however, the category is experiencing a transformation. A new wave of D2C brands is reshaping how ...

Written by NDTV Food Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni (with inputs from ANI) Updated: October 18, 2025 17:22 IST Diwali sweets are achieving new heights every year. The latest innovation is a luxurious ...

Today, a new generation of artisanal mithai makers is giving this tradition a delicious remix. From Mumbai and Delhi to Lucknow and Kolkata, chefs and entrepreneurs are preserving old recipes while ...

Ahead of Diwali, people gear up to purchase gold and silver coins, jewellery, and metal-based utensils, but in Jaipur, this tradition has hit the F&B market. Irrespective of the festival, we often ...

Anjali Jain's most expensive dessert, and possibly Jaipur’s priciest sweet, is ‘Swarn Prasadam,’ priced at Rs1.1 lakh (Image: @tyohaarbysevenskyes/Instagram ...

Diwali celebrations are here. Hosts can now prepare delicious mithai in just 20 minutes. This no-cook recipe uses milk powder, coconut, and dry fruits. It offers rich flavours and an elegant look.