Cooking with calendar

A glimpse into annual culinary treats and festivals

- Team Booktern

In India, people from different communities and religions, celebrate various festivals across all the regions throughout the year. During these festivities, celebrations are mostly associated with food prepared in the households, specially by women. The ingredients used are tied to the seasons, harvest cycle and the geographical region.

These food preparations are about togetherness, family and sharing. The act of cooking, serving, and eating together strengthens bonds and fosters a sense of unity. Whether it's the cooling dishes in summer or the warm, healthy food in winter, each festival is an occasion to bow to nature, significantly reminding us to take care of our health with the changing seasons aligned with the agricultural harvests. Let's explore how the ingredients used in traditional dishes change with the seasons.

December to February