1.Palappam:-
Palappam, also known as appam, is a type of pancake that is native to the cuisine of Kerala and is a main breakfast item for Christmas celebrations. It is prepared from fermented rice batter and coconut milk and traditionally cooked in an appachatti. Thin and crispy around the edges with a soft and fluffy centre – palappams taste best when paired with a vegetable stew.
The word vindaloo comes from the Portuguese recipe ‘vino de alhos’ where ‘vino’ refers to vinegar and ‘alho’ is garlic. To make this dish, pork meat is slow-cooked and flavoured with chillies, garlic and vinegar. This traditional Goan pork dish is a staple during Christmas celebrations. Serve with steamed rice to relish its taste.
This recipe comes from the Anglo-Indian community of Maharashtra. This tender and juicy dish is made with duck meat and is bursting with flavours. It is traditionally served with bread, rice, fugias and salad. In Maharashtra, the Anglo-Indian community makes this dish with bottle masala and the Christmas celebrations are almost incomplete without it.
As the name suggests, this traditional Indian cake hails from the North Indian city of Allahabad. It is made with rum-soaked dry fruits, petha, marmalade and a generous amount of ghee. This creation was brought to life by the Anglo-Indian community that resides in the city. It is oozing with desi flavours and makes for a spectacular dessert to serve at a Christmas party.
6.Bebinca:-
Bebinca is a traditional Goan dessert and is especially popular during the Christmas season. It typically has around seven to sixteen layers but you can have as many as you wish. This sweet delight has a golden-brown colour and is made with coconut milk, sugar, eggs, butter and flour. It has a melt-in-the-mouth texture and is a must-have at any celebration in Goa.
Foods to include in your diet for better eye health.
