When Christmas meets cuisines from far and wide
Hindustan TimesIn the state capital, Christmas delicacies are no longer just confined to cakes, cookies and chocolates, but exchanges between cultures have led to the introduction of food such as ‘gujiya’, ‘thekua’, fried fish, and even ‘roti’ for Yuletide celebrations in many households. We also make kulkuls, margitans, a sort of dry fruit fudge, fudge, ginger and rose cookies and prepare homemade wine with grapes, raisins and ginger,” said Charmaine Fanthome. Grace Bag said, “After shopping for days, my mother cooks snacks such as refined flour fries and rose cookies a few days before the party, and the day is full of a variety of delicacies.” Uttrakhandi Bal Mithayi, Madua, white and red beans are used to prepare ‘pahadi dal’, and ‘gahat dal’ is ordered about 10 days before Christmas by those from the hill state. “I also make doughnuts, gujiya, mutton kebabs and pulao, fish cutlets and roasted chicken at home,” said Joel.
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