Thuvara Parippu Chammanthi (toor dal chammanthi) is an easy and tasty Kerala side dish. It is very simple dish prepared with tuvara parippu (toor dal), dry red chilies, coconut grated etc. It goes well with steaming rice and other curries like sambar, rasam, mooru curry. Especially during the monsoon and winter seasons when your taste […]
In Kerala Saraswathi Puja is performed in temples, schools, other educational institutions, dance schools, music schools and houses. On this day puja is performed to Goddess Saraswathi, the Goddess of knowledge, music and fine arts. Children books, pencil, pen, music instruments and dance materials every instruments used for learning are kept on a altar near […]
Aval sweet mix is prepared during Durga Puja (Saraswathi Puja /Ayudha Puja )as Prasadham for Goddesses Saraswathi. Ingredients: Aval (poha) 2 cups Jaggery 1 cup Putnal dal ¼ cup Coconut pieces 1 […]
Garelu is one of the main prasadam which is prepared during festivals like Ugadi, Sankranti, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dugra Puja, Diwali etc in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana State. It is also prepared as snacks for breakfast, tea time or even for lunch and dinner. It is also one of the favorite tiffin box recipes. Garelu are […]
Noodles are the staple food of some countries. Everyone loves noodles! Noodles cook very fastly thus it’s easy to prepare the noodles. One can enhance the taste of Noodles by adding vegetables, spices and sauce. The favorite choose of children is the “Yummy! Noodles”. Today I am posting how to prepare Yummy Vegetables Noodles. Ingredients: […]
Kappa (Tapioca) Umpa is an easy and healthy recipe for breakfast or as a tea time snack or for dinner. Today I am posting the tasty Kappa Puzhukku – Kappa Upma. Ingredients: Kappa (Tapioca) ½ kg Turmeric powder ½ […]
Curry leaves powder is good for health as it has many health benefits. Curry leaves powder or Kariveppila podi as it’s called in Malayalam has a nice aroma and taste. Curry leaves are rich source of iron and folic acid. Curry leaves are also good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Vitamin […]
Dosa is a staple dish of South Indian States Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. Dosa is a fermented batter made of rice batter and urad dal (black lentil). Dosa is accompanied with side dishes such as sambar and various kinds of chutney (coconut, tomato, peanuts, mint, and onion) and with various kinds […]
Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of important Hindu festival celebrated throughout India with a great devotion. Vinayaka Chaturthi is also known as Ganesh Chaturthi. Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. Lord Ganesh is the symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. […]
Kudumulu is a traditional recipe that is prepared during Vinayaka Chaturthi in Andhra Pradesh. It is offered as Prasadam to Lord Ganesha. There are two versions of preparing Kudumulu. One is the sweet version and the other is the savory version. Today I am posting the savory version of Kudumulu i.e., Uppu Kudumulu or Kobbari […]
Guggillu are tempering the boiled Kabuli channa. This recipe of Kabuli channa is prepared as offering to Lord Ganesha on Vinayaka Chathurthi and to Goddess Durga as a Navarathri special item. Kabuli Channa is a good protein filled legume. It is good for diabetic patients as it has low glycemic index. It is also an […]
Bellam Undrallu is a traditional recipe that is prepared during Vinayaka Chaturithi in Andhra and Telangana states as Prasadam that is offered to Lord Ganesha. Bellam Undrallu is prepared using rice powder, jaggery and grated coconut. Bellam Undrallu is one of the favorite recipes for Lord Vinayaka. Ingredients: For rice balls: Rice flour 2 […]
Sri Krishnashtami, is the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana small children are dressed up as Lord Krishna and they visit neighbors and friends. Different varieties of fruits and sweets are first offered to Lord Krishna and after the puja, these sweets are […]
Atukula Ladoo is prepared with atukulu (rice flakes), jaggery, coconut grated and dry fruits. There are different methods of preparing Atukula Ladoo. Today I am posting Atukula Ladoo which is easy and instantly prepared ladoo which has to be consumed on the same day of preparation. Atukulu being the favorite of Lord Krishna, today I […]