From Goa’s Bebinca to Puducherry’s Vivikam Cake, here are some of the Traditional Christmas dishes which are savoured in different parts of India:
Duck Moilee (Maharashtra): Originating from the Anglo-Indian community in Maharashtra, this flavourful dish features tender duck meat and is best enjoyed with bread, rice, fugias, and salad. The use of bottle masala adds a unique touch, making it a Christmas staple in the region.
Kulkuls (Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka): Known as kidyo, these sweet dough curls are a festive delight prepared by Catholic communities during Christmas.
Allahabadi Cake (North India): Originating from Allahabad, this Indian cake by the Anglo-Indian community boasts rum-soaked dry fruits, petha, marmalade, and generous ghee.
Nga Atoiba Thongba (Northeast India): A Christmas feast favourite in Manipur, this fish curry features Basa fish, potatoes, and pears.
Bebinca (Goa): A traditional Goan dessert, Bebinca is a layered delight made with coconut milk, sugar, eggs, butter, and flour.
Gongura Mutton (Andhra Pradesh): A popular Andhra-style mutton curry, Gongura Mutton features the distinctive sour taste of gongura or sorrel leaves.
Rose Cookies (Goa): A Goan delicacy, rose cookies are crunchy delights made with rice flour, eggs, sesame seeds, and sugar.
Vivikam Cake (Puducherry): The Vivikam Cake is a boozy delight with Creole roots. Packed with pure ghee, semolina, and alcohol-soaked raisins, it ages well and is often paired with cognac for extra festivity.
Guava Cheese (Maharashtra): A beloved Christmas delicacy combining cheese and guava, known as 'Perad' or 'Goiabada' made from guava pulp, sugar, and sometimes a dash of lemon juice