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    Home » Festivals, Memories and Misc » Indian Festival Recipes in April – Puthandu, Vishu & Baisakhi

    Indian Festival Recipes in April – Puthandu, Vishu & Baisakhi

    Published: Mar 22, 2026 by Srivalli · Leave a Comment

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    April is a festive month across India with several Indian festivals like Tamil New Year (Puthandu), Vishu, Baisakhi, and Bengali New Year. Here are some traditional recipes you can prepare for these festivals, along with links to complete menus and collections.

    April Indian Festivals
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    • 🌿 Tamil New Year Recipes (Puthandu)
    • 🌼 Vishu Recipes (Kerala Festival)
    • 🌾 Baisakhi Recipes (Punjabi Festival)
    • 🌸 Bengali New Year Recipes (Pohela Boishakh)
    • More Indian Festival Recipes
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    🌿 Tamil New Year Recipes (Puthandu)

    Tamil New Year is celebrated with a traditional South Indian meal featuring a balance of sweet, savory, and festive dishes.

    Beans Paruppu Usili
    Cabbage Moong Dal Kootu
    Kosumalli
    Medu Vada
    Masala Vada
    Paruppu Payasam
    Carrot Beans Sambar

    🌼 Vishu Recipes (Kerala Festival)

    Vishu is celebrated with a traditional Sadya meal featuring a variety of vegetarian dishes.

    🥘Main dishes

    • Kerala Parippu Curry
    • Avial
    • Beans Mulagootal

    🥬 Vegetable sides

    • Urulaikizhangu Thoran
    • Ethakka Chakkakuru Mezhukkupuratti

    🍚 Rice

    • Kerala Matta Rice

    🍮 Sweets

    • Nei Payasam
    • Ambalapuzha Pal Payasam

    For a complete Vishu Sadya menu with step-by-step dishes, check this detailed post with Vishu Sadya Menu list.

    🌾 Baisakhi Recipes (Punjabi Festival)

    Baisakhi is a harvest festival celebrated in Punjab with festive meals including sweets, breads, and hearty dishes.

    Kada Prasad (Gurudwara Karah Prasad)
    Gajar Halwa
    Bhatura
    Poori
    Chole

    🌸 Bengali New Year Recipes (Pohela Boishakh)

    Bengali New Year is celebrated with traditional dishes like luchi, aloo-based curries, and a variety of sweets.

    • Luchi
    • Aloo Dum
    • Aloo Posto
    • Hing er Kochuri
    • Vegetable Chop

    Explore traditional Bengali sweets for the festival: 👉 [Bengali Sweets Collection]

    FAQs

    What are the main Indian festivals in April?

    April includes festivals like Tamil New Year (Puthandu), Vishu, Baisakhi, and Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh), each celebrated with traditional regional foods.

    What food is prepared for Tamil New Year?

    Tamil New Year meals typically include dishes like kootu, vadai, payasam, kosumalli, and sambar, served as part of a festive meal.

    What food is prepared for Vishu?

    A Vishu Sadya includes rice, parippu (dal), avial, thoran, mulagootal, and payasam, served as a traditional vegetarian feast.

    What are popular Baisakhi recipes?

    Popular Baisakhi dishes include kada prasad, chole, bhatura, kheer, and festive Punjabi meals.

    What food is eaten during Bengali New Year?

    Bengali New Year meals often include luchi, aloo dum, sweets like mishti doi and sandesh, and festive snacks.

    These Indian festival recipes highlight regional flavors and traditional dishes prepared during April celebrations.

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