Saveur Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, Is on Monday: Here Are 5 Vibrant Dishes to Make

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03/27/2021

Masala Dosa

Masala Dosa

This light and crispy crêpe with potato filling is one of the most popular and traditional dosas in South India.

Spiced Dal with Peanuts and Dill

Spiced Dal with Peanuts and Dill

Dill adds a fresh flavor to this Maharashtrian-style dal.

Saag Paneer (Spinach with Fresh Indian Cheese)

Saag Paneer (Spinach with Fresh Indian Cheese)

It's not hard to love North Indian saag paneer—meltingly soft spinach strewn with chunks of mild paneer, or fresh cheese—especially when scooped up with hot flatbread.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

The chicken in this dish is kept separate from the sauce until the end to preserve its succulence.

Sandesh (Bengali Milk Sweets)

Sandesh (Bengali Milk Sweets)

For these simple bite-size confections from Bengal, milk is turned into homemade paneer cheese and then combined with sugar and cardamom to yield a dense, fudge-like treat.

A Beginner's Guide to Loving Mithai, Indian Milk Desserts

A Beginner's Guide to Loving Mithai, Indian Milk Desserts

How to know your rasmalai from your rasgulla.

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