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Food Beyond Plum Cake: Forgotten Indian Christmas Recipes Making a Comeback

Beyond Plum Cake: Forgotten Indian Christmas Recipes Making a Comeback

This Christmas, India is rediscovering flavours Grandma never forgot. For decades, plum cake has ruled Indian Christmas tables rich, boozy, and beloved. But in 2025, something interesting is happening in kitchens across India. Home cooks, food historians, and young creators are dusting off old notebooks and family memories to revive forgotten Indian Christmas recipes that once defined the season. From Goan convent sweets to Anglo-Indian stews and Kerala’s spice-forward bakes, Christmas is slowly reclaiming its diverse culinary roots. This year, Christmas isn’t just about baking, it’s about remembering. Why Forgotten Christmas Recipes Are Making a Comeback The revival isn’t accidental. As Indians grow more conscious about heritage cooking, there’s a renewed appreciation for regional, handmade, and story-driven food. Social media food communities, pop-up kitchens, and heritage cafés have amplified voices that say: Christmas food in India was never just plum cake and rum balls. Younger home cooks are also craving ...

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