Sri Annapurna Journal

Stories From Our Varanasi Kitchen

Recipes, festival guides, gifting ideas and the small details behind 25 years of Banarasi sweets, namkeen and eggless bakes.

How to Store Your Mithai for Maximum Freshness

Simple do's and don'ts for keeping sweets fresh at home, from fridge temperatures to airtight packing.

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Kaju Dalmoth and the Namkeen Traditions of Banaras

How green boondi and roasted cashews became the city's signature snack — and why the recipe barely changed in decades.

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Eggless Baking Without Compromise: How We Do It

The substitutions, testing and small adjustments that let our cookies stay rich and eggless at the same time.

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The Wedding Trousseau Sweets Checklist

Planning return favours or a trousseau box? Here's how much to order, when to order it, and what travels best.

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What Actually Makes a Mithai "Sugarfree"?

Dates, figs and natural sweeteners versus sugar substitutes — what we use in our sugarfree range and why.

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Inside the Kadhai: How We Make Mysore Pak Every Morning

A behind-the-scenes look at the timing, temperature and technique that decides whether a Mysore Pak turns out soft or grainy.

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The Diwali Gifting Guide: What to Send This Year

From office hampers to family boxes — a practical guide to picking the right sweets, dry fruits and packaging for every relationship.

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Why Pure Desi Ghee Still Matters in Every Mithai

A look at how desi ghee changes texture, shelf life and taste — and how to tell the real thing from a blend.

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Behind the Kitchen

25 Years, One Kitchen: The Story of Sri Annapurna Foods

From a single Ramkatora kitchen in 2000 to two Varanasi locations today — how a family recipe book became one of the city's most...

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