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As the holiday season is approaching, it is important to prepare delightful Christmas delicacies to make the most of the season. For a wholesome winter feasting, Indian Christmas is all about relishing traditional food dishes with friends and family. For someone who is planning to make their Christmas table an absolute delight then fret not we got you covered. Since food always manages to take centre stage in almost every other festival but when it comes to Christmas, nothing can beat the spirit of traditional food dishes prepared in Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern parts of India. We have rounded up a list of 10 Indian traditional dishes to impress your guests and make the most of your Christmas festivites. Add these dishes to your Christmas food itinerary right away!
Allahabadi cake
Allahabadi cake
Among the beloved festive delicacies, Allahabadi cake is one of the most important Christmas dishes is Allahabadi cake. The cake dates back to the Anglo-Indian community of Allahabad now Prayagraj showcases simple ingredients for the preparation of the cake. This festive cake has become a regional hallmark and the cake is prepared with unconventional ingredients like petha, fennel seeds and ghee.
Kulkul Kulkul is a delightful South Indian snack that is deep-fried to perfection. The delicacy is prepared especially during Christmas by Indian Catholics (Mangalorean, East Indian and Goa). Also referred to as Kidiyo (warm), the appearance of the snack looks like a worm and with textured ridges achieved by rolling it with a fork, make your house parties special by adding this to the menu.
Chicken Roast/ Duck Roast
Chicken Roast/ Duck Roast
For a wholesome meal option, adding Kerala’s special chicken roast or duck roast to the menu will make for a flavourful meal. The delicacy is perfectly roasted until the skin is golden and this delicacy is sure to win on your table. Chicken roast or duck roast is moist, tender and juicy on the inside and is packed with flavours on the outside.
Chicken Xacuti This Goa-based delicacy presents a myriad of spices on the palate with a refreshing taste of freshly grated coconut. The spices and coconut are fried to perfection to infuse their flavours into the dishes. You can slow-cook the chicken in this masala with a pinch of nutmeg powder and don’t forget to garnish it with coriander leaves for a flavourful taste.
Bebinca
Bebinca
Goan dessert bebinca is a delightful treat prepared with a blend of egg yolks, sugar, refined flour and coconut. This delicacy has a rich Portuguese legacy and has also made its way to weddings. Bebinca is slowly cooked over the wooden fire with coal on the lid of the vessel. This Goan dessert is a sixteen-layer pudding that is famously known as the queen of Goan desserts.
Vawksa Chhum This delightful pork-based delicacy is combined with mustard leaves and basic spices for a flavourful taste. This traditional non-veg dish hailing straight from Mizoram is different from other dishes. With fewer spices, add vawksa chhum to your menu right away!
Smoked pork
Smoked pork
Hailing straight from the heart of Meghalaya, smoked pork is one of the delightful Christmas recipes prepared with high-quality pork. The delicacy is said to be a staple of the cuisine of the Meghalaya and across many tribes of northeast India, this life-saver is perfect for quick meals and house parties.
Christmas Doughnut
Christmas Doughnut
To make the most of the holiday spirit, prepare this Northeastern speciality at home. Hailing from Nagaland, this delightful Christmas doughnut delicacy is perfect for wholesome feasting. Surprise your friends and family by adding this festive chocolate peppermint for a change. You can also experiment with the flavours and sprinkles to make the most of the season.
Anglo Indian Wine Anglo-Indian wine is a homemade beverage that is prepared in advance by mashing fresh grapes. The wine is prepared by several Christian communities in many parts of Kolkata and other Indian regions including Goa, Mangalore and East Indians for the festive season. Legend says that the Persian traders brought the practice of preparing wines to the region.
Palappam
Palappam
Palappam is a perfect Kerala-style breakfast dish that is often prepared during Christmas. For the festivity, people like relishing it with mutton or chicken stew for a wholesome meal. This crispy-edged meal option is perfect to start the day on a great and meaty note.