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Today is the third day of Navrathri. Divine Mother is worshipped in the form of Chandraghanta on the third day of Navrathri. Chandra means moon and Ghanta means bell. Divine mother is depicted as wearing a bell-like ornament in the shape of the moon. Moon is connected with the mind. Just as the moon waxesRead more about Thenga Payasam[…]
Today is the first day of Navrathri. Navrathri means nine nights. The nine nights of Navrathri celebrate the nine different aspects of Goddess Durga known as Nava Durga. Shailaputri is the first among the Navadurgas. Shaila means stone, and putri means daughter. Praying and meditating to the Goddess on this brings strength (like a stone)Read more about Akkaravadisal[…]
Curry leaves are known as Karuvepalai in Tamil and Kadi patta in Hindi. Karuvepalai is an important ingredient used in all South Indian tempering. It’s packed with minerals and nutrients. It’s very rich in fibre, iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin C and B vitamins. It helps in treating iron deficiency anaemia, lowering blood cholesterol, improves digestionRead more about Karuvepalai Khuzhambu[…]
Navrathri starts from 13th of October this year . It’s a tradition in most of the tamil brahmins family to keep Golu . It’s actually a display of different varieties of dolls. Idols of God, sages, normal human beings, animals, plants and non living things are kept as a display. The spiritual significance is thatRead more about Corn Kadala Paruppu Sundal[…]
Khichdi is one the healthiest and tasty one pot meal that you can make very easily. Khichdi is made with rice and lentils and it’s cooked to a soft,semi solid consistency. It’s a very popular dish all over India. Every region has its own recipe of khichdi. It is a nutritious and a comfort foodRead more about Moong and Vegetable Khichdi[…]
I made pineapple rasam today for lunch. I got this sudden desire to make Rasa vadai as I had some left over vadai batter in the fridge. Rasa vadai is not as popular as sambar vadai and Thair vadai. But it’s one of my most favourite. It’s delicious and more lighter than the other two.Read more about Rasa Vadai[…]
If there is one dish that I can have anytime and anywhere, then it is dosa. I am fond of all varieties of dosa. Mysore masala dosa is my most favourite one. What makes it special from the regular masala dosa, is the spicy red chutney that is used to spread on the dosa. Today,Read more about Mysore Masala Dosa[…]
Kadhi, a very traditional and popular Indian dish is a yogurt based gravy which is thickened using gram flour. Every region has its own recipe for this dish. Gujarati kadhi and Punjabi are very popular varieties of kadhi. Gujarati kadhi is mildly sweet as sugar is added in this recipe. My family is very fondRead more about Gujarati Kadhi[…]
Thepla is a very famous and authentic Gujarati flat bread which can be served for breakfast, as a snack , can be carried for picnics or while traveling as it stays good for a week too:) We have always carried theplas with us while travelling since finding a vegetarian restaurant is quite a challenge inRead more about Thepla[…]
Chunda is a very authentic Gujarati sweet and sour mango pickle. Traditionally, chunda is made is mixing grated raw mango and sugar and sun dried for few days till the sugar melts and gets syrup consistency. Then the spices are mixed. Chunda has very a long shelf life. It can be stored even for aRead more about Chunda[…]
