The first Sunday following the first full moon of spring is when Christians celebrate Easter across the world.

While Easter’s exact date changes from year to year, it usually falls between March 22 and April 25. It comes after Lent, which is a 40-day season for Christians to fast, pray, and retrospect.

This is a time for Christians to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and reflect on the significance of his sacrifice. Lamb is a common main course and is often accompanied by vegetables, potatoes, and other side dishes. Traditional Easter foods include hot cross buns and chocolate eggs, which symbolize new life and rebirth. The Easter meal and traditional foods serve as a reminder of the religious significance of the holiday and provide an opportunity for families to come together and celebrate this important occasion.

Here are some Easter special recipes:

• Chocolate Truffle Cake courtesy Dinesh Pai, Executive Pastry, Grand Hyatt Mumbai
• Kadaknath Egg courtesy Arvind Kumar, Executive Chef, The Park Hotel, Bangalore
• Mascarpone Easter Mousse recipe courtesy Ranjan Panda, Executive Chef, The Orchid Hotel Pune
• Egg Morichtanga courtesy Rana Dominic Gomes, Area Chef South, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels
• Scalloped Potatoes courtesy Hemsingh Karmyal, Executive Sous Chef, – Sheraton Grand Bengaluru Whitefield Hotel & Convention Center
• Basil Infused Quinoa with Confit Egg courtesy Pankaj Singh Rana, Sous Chef, Crowne Plaza Greater Noida
• Carrot & Walnut Cheesecake courtesy Barun Pratap Singh, Executive Chef, The Roseate New Delhi

Read the full story that first appeared in Deccan Chronicle dated April 3, 2023 here: