Taste of tradition! 10 irresistible recipes for this year's Christmas feast

Rose Cookies

The name comes from the golden, crispy snacks flower-like shape. Rose cookies are a holiday favourite, particularly in Kerala, and are made with rice flour, eggs, and coconut.

Christmas Cake

The Indian plum cake is a traditional Christmas treat, full of spicy spices, almonds, and dried fruits. For an added festive touch, its moist and delicious. Everyone always enjoys this dessert.

Doce de Grao/Goan Doce

Made of dough formed into tiny curls and deep-fried till golden, kulkul is a straightforward but delicious treat. These delicious morsels, coated in sugar syrup, are a must-try. They go well with tea or coffee since they are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Kulkul

Made of dough formed into tiny curls and deep-fried till golden, kulkul is a straightforward but delicious treat. These delicious morsels, coated in sugar syrup, are a must-try. They go well with tea or coffee since they are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Bebinca

Bebinca is a layered custard from Goa that is created with sugar, eggs and coconut milk. Although its a thick dessert that takes time to prepare, the layers of sweetness make the effort worthwhile. You have a Christmas dessert that will wow everyone if you serve it cold.

Linzer cookies

In many Indian homes, these sweets with Austrian influences are a Christmas staple. Linzer cookies are easy to make but bursting with taste thanks to their buttery, almond-flavored foundation and jam in the middle. They appear festive and appropriate for the season thanks to the red jam center.

Gingerbread cookies

Holiday warmth is brought by gingerbread cookies. They are expertly spiced and made with molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. You may add some creativity to your Christmas celebrations by shaping them into amusing holiday figurines and decorating them with frosting.

Guava cheese, or perad

Guava cheese, or perad, is a common Christmas treat in Goa. Guava pulp and sugar are cooked until they thicken and take on the consistency of fudge. Its a pleasant delicacy that you may enjoy with loved ones because of its sweet, fruity flavor.

Christmas Pudding

Steamed to perfection and garnished with a sprig of holly, Christmas Pudding is a rich, indulgent pudding cooked with suet, flour, sugar, and a variety of dried fruits. It is typically served with custard and is a Christmas staple due to its rich, savory flavor.

Sawdust Pudding, or Serradura

Made with cookies, cream, and condensed milk, this dish has Portuguese influences and is popular in Goa. The layers of broken biscuits that resemble sawdust are what give it the name sawdust pudding. It is crispy, creamy, and completely irresistible!