National Indian Pudding Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Mar 30, 2022
National Indian Pudding Day is a day for you to cook Indian Pudding using traditional ingredients.


Where is National Indian Pudding Day celebrated?

Every year, National Indian Pudding Day is celebrated on November 13 in the US, where people cook the baked dessert using the traditional recipe.

Who is National Indian Pudding Day celebrated by?

All Americans love celebrating National Indian Pudding Day.

When did National Indian Pudding Day first start?

There is no particular information regarding the initiation of National Indian Pudding Day. Indian pudding has been in American recipe books for a while, which might have resulted in this national day.

History And Timeline

While there is no national holiday dedicated to Indian puddings in the UK, there is a whole holiday dedicated to these puddings in the United States. Let's have a look at some important events that happened in history regarding Indian puddings.

Thanksgiving Item

This was the first time when Indian pudding was added to the thanksgiving menu.

1621

Found In Cookbooks

It was during this time that these popular desserts got themselves into many cookbooks.

Late 1600s

Innovations in Recipes

Molasses were used to add more depth to the flavor of Indian pudding.

1700s

Indian Pudding Recipes

American cookbooks included Indian pudding recipes before 1900.

1900s

Losing Its Foothold

While there were many chocolate inventions taking place, Indian puddings started to decrease in popularity.

1920

Traditions And Customs

People love Indian puddings. This is why National Indian Pudding Day came into existence. This day is used to serve and consume some amazing Indian pudding. Though cooking these puddings might take some time, the results are astonishing and mouth-watering, so definitely worth the wait and trouble.

You can make your very own Indian Pudding using milk, butter, flour, eggs, sugar, corn, salt, nuts and top it with whipped cream, maple syrup, or granulated sugar and cinnamon. Don’t forget to add a few spices like ground ginger and maybe even some raisins to give it an Indian touch.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate National Indian Pudding Day

There are a plethora of ways in which this day can be observed or celebrated; here are a few of them.

Try making this dessert for your family and friends. Otherwise, you can go to a nearby place that serves these amazing puddings.

Get your recipe documented if it is really good. You can share your favorite recipe with people, either in the form of a blog, vlog, or even a social media post.

You can make your very own Indian Pudding using milk, butter,  flour, eggs, sugar, corn, salt, ground ginger, raisins and nuts, and top it with whipped cream, maple syrup, or granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Read about the history of this pudding and talk about it with your family and kids. This will help in raising awareness of the culture and some delicious dishes.

Facts And Stats

  • Every year, National Indian Pudding Day is celebrated on November 13.
  • Celebrated annually, National Indian Pudding Day is meant to celebrate the deliciousness of Indian puddings.
  • On National Indian Pudding Day, different events are organized to promote the traditional baked dessert.

What National Day is on November 13?

November 13 is National Indian Pudding Day.

Who invented the Indian pudding?

As the name suggests, this pudding came from the locals of India, but the preservation of this dish is thanks to the UK.

What is the significance of National Indian Pudding Day?

The significance of this day is to preserve this savory dessert from history and enjoy some Indian pudding.

How do people celebrate National Indian Pudding Day?

People celebrate it by eating some Indian puddings, documenting some of their favorite recipes, and encouraging children to have some of them or showing them how to make them.

When is National Indian Pudding Day?

National Indian Pudding Day is celebrated on November 13, every year, in order to save this great tradition of Indian puddings.

Why do people celebrate National Indian Pudding Day?

 People celebrate this amazing National Indian Pudding Day for a number of reasons, like getting to eat some Indian pudding, getting their favorite recipes recorded and spread out in the world, and to practice cooking this famous New England dessert.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Thursday, November 12, 2020
  • Friday, November 12, 2021
  • Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Sunday, November 12, 2023
  • Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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Supriya JainBachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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