Girish Nayak, Chief Mithaiwala at Bombay Sweet Shop says, “With festivals being a time of sweet indulgence and savoury cravings, every offering blends tradition and innovation.

I visited a popular Indian sweet store in Tooting, South London, and tasted its offering of mithai. I spent £12, or over $16, in Pooja Sweets & Savouries, which sells traditional individual desserts.

Festivals are at the core of Indian culture - from Raksha Bandhan to Ramadan, we witness and celebrate some festivals almost every month. If your calendar is full of meetings or exam dates, a festival ...