KERALA MUTTON CURRY WITH COCONUT PIECES

Mutton curry is prepared in different styles in different regions of Kerala. More spice is used in Kerala Mutton curry. Usually coconut milk or ground coconut or coconut pieces are used to prepare Kerala Mutton Curry. Today I am posting Kerala Mutton Curry with Coconut Pieces.  Ingredients: Mutton                                                              1.5 kg Garlic (chopped finely)     […]

GREEN PEAS IN MIXED VEGETABLE KURMA CURRY

Vegetables are brimming overflowing with fiber, and also a whole range of vitamins, anti oxidants, minerals and many other protective ingredients. Today, I am posting Green Peas in Mixed vegetable Kurma Curry. Peas are low in fat, but have lots of proteins, fiber and micro nutrients. It has many anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds which supports […]

SRI RAMA NAVAMI RECIPES

Sri Rama Navami is the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama who is remembered as righteous and mighty king and an incarnation of God on earth to fight the evil. It occurs on the ninth day (Navami) of the Chaitra month (the first month according to Hindu calendar). Lord Rama was the 7th incarnation […]

AALU KI SABZI – POTATO CURRY

Aalu or potato contains carbohydrates which provide energy to our body. In north India it is a commonly used vegetable in all households. During Vrat or fasting people in the north of India prepare dishes with aalu as it provides energy during fasting. Ingredients: Potato                     […]

SABUDANA KI KHEER – FESTIVE RECIPE – VRAT RECIPE

Sabudana recipes are generally prepared during fasting or vrat days like on Sri Rama Navami, navrathri days etc. Sabudana recipes have a cooling effect on the body during hot summers. Sabudana  ki kheer is a traditional Indian sweet recipe that is easily prepared and tastes delicious. Sabudana kheer is easy to digest. Ingredients: Sabudana   […]

CHALIMIDHI

Chalimidhi is prepared during festivals and occasions like Sri Rama Navami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga puja etc. On Sri Rama Navami Chalimidhi is offered to God along with Panakam and Vada Pappu as neivedyam/prasadam. Ingredients: Raw Rice                            1 cup Jaggery (grated)     […]

VADA PAPPU (SOAKED SPLIT YELLOW MOONG DAL)

Vada Pappu is prepared as neivedyam/prasadam and offered to God on occasions like Sri Rama Navami, ganesh chaturthi, Durga puja etc. Vada Pappu is the salad that is prepared with soaked split yellow moong dal which is good during the hot summers and it’s also a healthy diet. Ingredients: Moong dal/Pesara pappu                       1 cup Coconut […]

PANAKAM – FESTIVE SWEET DRINK

Panakam is a traditional festive sweet drink and is best suited for summer. It is the main neivedyam at all the temples and houses on Sri Rama Navami in India. Panakam is prepared with jaggery, dry ginger, cardamom and pepper making it rich with medicinal value. Ingredients: Jaggery (grated)             […]

UGADI RECIPES

 Ugadi can be explained as ‘yuga ‘ is the word for ‘era’ – ‘adi’ stands for ‘the beginning’ in Sanskrit. Hence the festival of Ugadi, stating the beginning of a new age, is the New Year day for the people of Deccan region of India. Ugadi signifies the beginning of a New Year for the […]

GUDI PADWA RECIPES

Gudi Padwa is the first day of the first month (Chaitra) of a year for the people of Maharashtra, thus making the beginning of a New Year according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. It holds a special significance for the people of Maharashtra as its considered an auspicious occasion to buy ornaments, house and other […]

MAHARASHTRIAN AMTI

Rice and Amti is a kind of must in many household in Maharashtra. It has a sweet, sour and spicy taste. The meaning of Amti is “any curry or dal curry which has acidic ingredients, in this case its tamarind”. So this Maharashtrian Amti has a touch of sourness. Ingredients: Toor dal       […]

HOMEMADE GODA MASALA

Maharashtrain Goda Masala is the famous masala that is used in curries and dal curries in Maharashtrain recipes. Ingredients: Oil                                                      1 tbsp Cumin seeds                                   1.5 tsp Shahi jeera                     […]

STRAWBERRY SHRIKHAND RECIPE

Shrikhand is a traditional yoghurt dish. Adding strawberries to this dish makes it a tasty and pretty dish. Try preparing delicious strawberry shrikhand recipe. Ingredients: 500 gms                        Curds 300 gms                        Sugar 10 -12                            Strawberries (crushed) 2-3 drops                      Strawberry essence ½ tbsp                           Almond (crushed) Procedure for making Strawberry Shrikhand: Tie curd in a clean muslin cloth […]

UGADI PACHADI

Ugadi Pachadi is the main tasty Pachadi that is served to all the family members early in the morning on Ugadi to welcome the Telugu New Year. Ugadi Pachadi symbolizes the fact that life is a mixture of different experiences (sadness, happiness, anger, disgust, fear and surprise) which should be accepted together and with equanimity […]