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If you are bored of making the regular Poha Upma, then you should check this recipe. I had made this once few months back. Usually I add grated carrots to poha upma to make it more healthier and colourful. That day, I didn’t have carrots. I had some left over grated raw mango. So, IRead more about Mango Poha[…]
The major task of putting away all the golu bommai ( dolls that were displayed) and bringing back the house in order was done today. The initial plan was to order food from outside. But, later on, I changed my mind and made Tomato rice and served it with raita and cornflakes mixture. This tomatoRead more about Tomato Rice[…]
Today, after a long time I made thenga thogaiyal ( a type of coconut chutney). Generally tamarind is added to give a sharpness and sour flavour to this thogaiyal. But today, instead of tamarind, I added raw mango to make more healthier and interesting. Everyone at home liked it very much and am happily sharingRead more about Thenga Manga Thogaiyal[…]
Navrathri this year was as usual very good and very hectic. It was great seeing all my friends and relatives during these nine days. Though I was not doing any elaborate traditional cooking, I felt like I had made enough of sweets and sundal varieties. So, made this simple, healthy and very colourful Minty riceRead more about Minty Rice[…]
The day after Navrathri is celebrated as Dashahara or Vijayadashami. Kama( lust), Krodha( anger), Moha( attachment), Lobha( greed), Mada( pride), Matsara( jealousy), Swartha( selfishness), Anyaaya( injustice), Amanavta( cruelty) and Ahankara ( ego) are the ten negative qualities within us. Dashahara means defeat of these ten negative qualities and Vijayadashami means victory over these ten negativeRead more about Aval Vazhaipazham Payasam[…]
Today is the ninth day of Navrathri ( navami). Divine Mother is worshipped in the form of Siddhidhatri. Siddhidhatri is the one who gives all the siddhis. Siddhi means perfection. When you want something, and if before the want arises it is available to you, that is called Siddhi (when you receive before you evenRead more about Karuppu Kondakadalai Sundal[…]
Today is the eighth day of Navrathri ( Ashtami). This day is considered very auspicious. Young girls are invited home, served festive food and given lots of gifts. Divine Mother is worshipped in the form of Maha Gauri. Gau means knowledge. When one prays to Maha Gauri, the person is blessed with wisdom, brilliance andRead more about Carrot Cashew and Coconut Payasam[…]
Today is the seventh day of Navrathri. Divine Mother is worshipped in the form of Kaalaratri. Kaala means time and ratri means deep rest. Deep rest is required for the rejuvenation of the body, mind and soul. Kaalaratri signifies deep rest. Today I made a very simple but a delicious payasam ( kheer) with ravaRead more about Chocolate Rava Payasam[…]
Today is the sixth day of Navrathri. Divine Mother is worshipped as Kathyayini. Kathyayini means one who nurtures, one who embodies the value of caring and sharing. She is worshipped by young girls to get a good husband. Kathyayini signifies the finer qualities of a being in a relationship. Today, I made kondakadalai ( chickpeasRead more about Kondakadalai Sundal[…]
Today is the fifth day of Navrathri. The Divine Mother is worshipped as Skandamata. Lord Karthikeya is known as Skanda. Mata means mother. Skandamata is depicted as riding a lion with little Skanda on her lap which signifies courage and compassion. Skanda is also someone who is very skilled. When we pray to Skandamata, weRead more about Pumpkin Payasam[…]
