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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Mamidikaya pulihora/Raw mango rice is one of the famous and simple dish made with tangy mango and rice. It is specially made during festive occasions like Ugadi which is also the beginning of raw mangoes season. Prepare this simple and tangy Mamidikaya Pulihora for this Ugadi. Ingredients: Cooked rice 3 cup (sona masoori rice) Grated […]
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Tangy chicken curry is the most popular chicken curry which is less spicy and has a tangy taste. In this chicken curry I used more onions and tomatoes than the usual chicken curry as it gives a tangy taste. Kids love this tangy chicken curry for it`s less spicy and tangy taste. Ingredients: Chicken […]
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Holi is a spring festival also known as the festivals of colors. Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and gaiety. Holi is the festival of victory of good over evil brought about by the burning and destruction of demon named Holika. There are various legends to explain the meaning of Holi the most prominent […]
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Muringayila (Drumstick leaves) as it is called in kerala is useful in preventing many diseases. It increases the immunity and also has an antibacterial property. Murigayila is an excellent source of protein, iron, vitamins and minerals. Today I am posting this recipe that is prepared in kerala style with both muringayila (drumstick leaves) and thoora […]
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Andhra Beerakaya Thokkala Pachadi or Ridge Gourd Skin is one of the most famous dish from Andhra. Andhra meal is incomplete without a pachadi that is prepared from fresh vegetables. Ridge gourd is extremely rich in dietary fiber. Ridge gourd is also a cooling agent that aids in handling burning up experience with the urine. […]
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Palak (spinach) is a good calcium and iron content green leaf vegetable and dal is a protein rich food. Thus, this recipe is a combination of both palak and masoor dal is highly nutritious. Palak dal recipe is usually made with tuvar dal, moong dal and masoor dal. Each type of dal has its own […]
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There are several different styles of making egg masala curry and this recipe is from Telangana region. Eggs are highly nutritious. They contain a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals and are one of the best source of high quality protein. Eggs are not high in fat. Eggs can be consumed raw, par boiled, […]
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