Prakash Mambally has a story to tell about the first Christmas cake made in India. In November 1883 ... "He even exported cakes and sweets to soldiers during World War I." Later, the Mambally ...

Christmas celebrations in India are a celebration of each state having their distinctive delicacies prepared from scratch. “May it be Bebinca from Goa, rich, fruity and spiced cakes from Kerala ...

blending Western and Indian influences. Here are some key highlights of their Christmas menu, particularly the sweets and traditional dishes they make. Plum cake — a quintessential part of ...

This traditional Indian Christmas cake, originating from Allahabad ... Its dense texture and sweet, spiced flavor make it the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee alongside the ...

Sucket became one term for these sweets and a device called sucket ... Candied mace might be an excellent addition to an Indian Christmas. Vikram Doctor is a writer based in Goa.

Why is food such a big part of the Indian Christmas? JP: I suspect every festival has a menu and a set of dishes that everyone comes to expect at the festival. In my family, we didn’t do much baking, ...