Younger South Asian cooks are riffing on these classics, turning them into cookies, pies and ice cream, and (gasp!) adding salt. By Priya Krishna The brightly hued sweets at a mithai shop — ...

Diwali, celebrated across India, is a festival of lights, joy, and indulgence, bringing families together to share sweets, decorations, and festive cheer. Traditional mithai preparation, however, can ...