Shankarpali or shakkarpara is a snack popular in India.It is traditionally enjoyed as a treat on Diwali. It is rich in carbohydrates, making it an instant source of energy. Shakkarpara is a sweet and crispy, deep-fried, diamond-shaped, Indian cookie.

21 Fingerlicking Indian Recipes for Diwali-2015 are a buffet of delicious and easy recipes from India from Appetizers, Entree to Sides (bread/Rice). We have them all under one place for ready use.

It’s Diwali today and I am feeling a little homesick. Not that we had lavish celebrations for Diwali but it was still a great time to decorate with lit oil lamps, light fireworks with friends, get gifts and eat tons of deliciously rich food. Now that I live in the U.S., I do not get […]