Winter = Parathas, and for Aashirvaad, that means getting creative. To kick off the Aashirvaad Paratha Challenge, Chef Neha Deepak Shah has created a fun and innovative 4-in-1 Paratha which packs four different fillings inside one single paratha—Gobi, Methi Paneer, Palak Corn, and Masala Mutter—each occupying one quadrant. It’s colourful, wholesome, and offers a unique bite in every corner. Ideal for breakfast, tiffin boxes, or quick weekday meals. If you’re ready to take up the challenge, head over to https://foodiesonly.in/festivals/aashirvaad-paratha-challenge to learn more.

Kerala-style plum cake is made with a rich caramelised sugar syrup, aromatic spices, dried fruits, and crunchy cashews. Despite its name, this festive cake contains no plums – the term comes from traditional usage where all fruit cakes were called plum cakes in Kerala.

These festive Goan kulkuls are crisp, sweet shells traditionally prepared during Christmas as part of the classic “Kuswar” platter. Made from a smooth dough of flour, butter, and coconut milk, the curls are shaped on a fork or kulkul mould, deep-fried until golden, and coated in a shiny sugar glaze. Every bite offers nostalgia, crunch, and the warmth of holiday celebrations.