India, March 30 -- 2>Pateti kebabs and Sheer Khurma: Ranveer Brar

My all-time favourites have been sheer khurma and hamesha rehaga. I remember on Eid, in Lucknow, my friends and I would end up consuming 2-3 litres of sheer khurma. That will always be my number one! Pateti ke kebab that is cooked at home is my festive favourite. These kebabs are regular for many, but I used to request my friends to get them made on Eid, as that day unka swaad kuch aur hi ho jata hai! For me, the festival culture of Lucknow matters a lot - Holi ek ghar, Eid doosrey ghar, woh cheez meri yaadon se bahut zyada judi hai.

In all festivals, we have several dishes, but the significance of mithas (sweetness) of the festivity stands out. For me, the connection wit...