Mathanga Erissery/Yellow Pumpkin with Dal in Coconut Gravy is a traditional dish prepared during festivals like Vishu and Onam sadhya and other important Occasions. Pumpkin is rich in fiber. Vitamin A found in pumpkin is essential for eye health and can fight infections. Pumpkin is also rich in Vitamin C which helps to recover from […]
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Valli Payar Mezhukkupuratti/Long Beans Stir Fry is a traditional dish of Kerala in India. This Bean is also known as Chinese long beans or yard long beans in English and Valli Payar or Achinga Payar in Malayam. It is one of the favourite dishes among all the age groups. It is one of the tastiest […]
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Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ`s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important festival. Christians believe according to scripture, that Jesus came back to life or was raised from the dead on the cross. As part of the Easter season the death of Jesus Christ by Crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday always the Friday […]
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Cakes are usually prepared on special occasions like Easter, Christmas, New Year, birthdays, anniversaries etc. But we can prepare cake without any occasions also and enjoy eating it. Today I am posting Marble Cake that is prepared with maida and coco powder which gives the cake a chocolate taste which the children enjoy having it. […]
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In South India, particularly in Kerala, fish is one the staple foods that is consumed almost daily by the people of Kerala. In Kerala, fish curry is usually made with grated coconut or coconut milk or without adding coconut. Today I am posting the fish curry made in Thrissur Style, which is one of the […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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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) […]
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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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