Ragi green gram laddu is a nutritious and tasty laddu, which is prepared using ragi powder, green gram powder, til, ghee and jaggery. Ragi is rich in fiber, calcium and essential amino acids which are beneficial to health. Green gram is high in protein content, fibre and low in calories. Thus the combination of both- […]
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Vermicelli/ Semiya Payasam is one of the prasadam prepared during Varalaxmi vratham, Ganesh Chaturi, Durga puja etc. It is also prepared during festivals like Ugadi, Sankranti etc. Today I am posting Bellam Semiya Senaga Pappu Payasam which is prepared using vermicelli/semiya, channa dal/senaga pappu, jaggery/bellam, milk and dry fruits. It is usually prepared in Andhra […]
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Ragi (Finger millet) is a highly nutritious grain. Ragi has a high fibre content. It is rich in iron and hence its good for anaemia. Being low in unsaturated fats, ragi proves to be prefect cereal if you are looking for weight loss. Ragi is also rich in protein which makes it a very valuable […]
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Sugarcane Juice Kheer is a popular sweet recipe of Punjab. It is prepared using sugarcane juice and rice. Sugarcane juice has a cooling effect on the body. Sugarcane juice kheer is mostly prepared during harvesting festivals (Lohiri). Ingredients: Fresh Sugarcane Juice 4 ½ cups Basmati rice 100 gm Cardamom powder ½ tsp Raisins 10 […]
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Koova Payasam is a traditional Kerala Payasam prepared at the time of Thiruvathira in the Malayalam month of Dhanu. Women will fast during that day and skip rice and eat only wheat and root tubers (i.e. Thiruvathia Puzhukku, thiruvathira koova payasam or broken wheat upma). Arrowroot is a nutritious diet. Arrowroot has cooling effect on […]
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Gur Ka Halwa is a traditional Punjabi sweet recipe prepared during Lohiri and Baisakhi. It is prepared with semolina and jaggery. It is mostly used during cold and winter seasons. This recipe is very simple and easy to make for festivals and celebrations. Let`s go thru the process of preparing GUR KA HALWA Ingredients: Semolina […]
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Makar Sankranti is one of the festivals that is celebrated all across India in different styles and forms. Sankranti signifies the beginning of spring season. Sankranti is a harvest festival. In Karnataka it is celebrated by preparing a mixture – ELLU BELLA. Ellu means sesame seeds/til and Bella means jaggery. It is a mixture prepared […]
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Aval Payasam is a quick and easy payasam which can be prepared with milk and sugar or jaggery and coconut milk. In my previous posts I have prepared Atukula/Poha Payasam with milk, sugar and custard powder. Today I am posting Aval Payasam with jaggery and coconut milk in Kerala style. I have used Red Aval […]
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Karthigai Deepam is a festival of lights celebrated in Tamil month of Karthigai. It is celebrated on the full moon day of Karthigai month. Nel Pori Urundai is one of the famous neivedyam offered to God during Karthigai Deepam in Tamil Nadu. Let’s go thru the process of preparing Nel Pori: Ingredients: Nel Pori 3 […]
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Amla or Indian Gooseberry is famous among Indians for its medicinal Ayurvedic Properties. Amla are good source of Vitamin C. Amla helps against indigestion, inflammations and arthritis. It cools the stomach when taken in, treats dry cough and it gets rid of the toxins in the liver. Amla candy is healthiest candy. It is loved […]
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Peanut Chikki is a healthy, delicious traditional Indian candy made of peanuts and jaggery. Peanut Chikki is good for health because of the proteins in the peanuts and iron in the jaggery. It is also a perfect snack during winter to keep your body warm. Peanut Chikkis are loved by kids for its unique taste, […]
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Gothambu Payasam is one of the special payasam recipes that is prepared for Kerala Sadhya. It is prepared for Vishu and Onam Sadhya and important occasions. Let’s go thru the process of preparing Gothambu Payasam: Ingredients: Gothambu rava/ Broken wheat ½ cup Jaggery 1 ½ cup Thick coconut milk ½ cup Thin coconut milk […]
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Bakrid or Eid – ul – Azha is one of the most important Muslim festival. Bakrid is also called “Festival of Sacrife”. Bakrid or Eid – ul – Azha honours the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrife his son upon the command of God. Prophet Ibrahim dreamt of being commanded by God to sacrifice the […]
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Meethi Seviyan is a sweet dessert usually prepared during Eid. It is prepared using seviyan (thin vermicelli), milk, ghee, sugar and dry fruits. It is easy and quick recipe. Let’s go thru the process of preparing Meethi Seviyan: Ingredients: Seviyan (thin vermicelli) 1 cup Milk 1 ½ cup Ghee 2 tbsp Sugar […]
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