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This year navratri is celebrated from 26th September to 5th October 2022. Vijayadashami is celebrated on 5th October 2022. Each state has their own way of celebrating Navratri, Offering different kinds of foods to the Goddess, fasting , decorating golu/kolu/koluvu , inviting friends and relatives is a part of the 10 day festival celebrations. The fasting that we ever did at my mum’s home was to consume 1 to 2 cups of milk or fruits during the day abstaining from all other foods and break the fast after the evening puja, with a meal that was offered to the Goddess as naivedyam or prasadam....

Even some kheer varieties are also made using veggies like carrot, bottle gourd, ash gourd and pumpkin. Kheer is a term used all over India while Payasam is a word used in South India. Though there are few variations in the recipes that are made in different regions, they are almost made on the same lines using milk, as it is the main ingredient. In South India, Payasam is mostly made with jaggery as it is unrefined and considered to be the purest form of sweeteners to offer to the deities....

Indian street foods need no introduction, they are immensely popular & are a common thing you see right on the street food carts to the upscale restaurants in India. You will find numerous mouthwatering dishes which include several appetizers and even wholesome meals. Bhel puri, Pav bhaji, Aloo tikki & samosa are some of the other popular street foods of India. Aloo chaat is yet another such super delicious and addictive snack which is much loved by everyone....

Indian cuisine is diverse and there are numerous ways to prepare every dish. Mango pickle is made in so many ways across India and every version tastes so much different from the others. Avakaya is from Andhra Cuisine, a Southern Indian cuisine that is synonymous to hot and spicy foods. About Avakaya The term “Avakaya“, is a blend of two words, where “ava” means “Mustard” and Kaya means “Raw uncooked fruit or vegetable”....

To make these sandwiches, I have also used carrots, onions and tomatoes which add different flavors and taste to the filling. You may like to check this collection of 32 sandwich recipes How to Make Avocado Sandwich Wash carrots, onions, avocado, tomatoes, coriander leaves & green chilies. Grate the carrots, finely chop onions & garlic. Deseed and chop tomatoes. Finely chop coriander leaves. Boil corn if using from cob. I used frozen corn so I just rinsed them , drained and used here....

This healthy carrot milkshake tastes delicious and is one of the best summer coolers. Since kids like variety or change, i try making different smoothies or milkshakes and this is one of the most loved. To make this milkshake, i have not cooked or steamed the carrots. Just added it to boiling milk and switched off the stove. They get partially cooked when added to boiling milk. I have also used soaked almonds to add taste, nutrition and thickness....

Yellow cucumber is also known as curry cucumber, Madras cucumber or sambar cucumber. It is widely used in many regional South Indian cuisines. It is most commonly used in Andhra cuisine to make dal, pulusu (stew), curry, chutney, pickle and is even added to sambar. This vegetable is slightly tangy and is cooling to the body. It is usually cooked without the use of much spice powders like garam masala....

It pairs very well with any biryani, rice pulao, paratha or even with chapati. When ever I have guests for a meal, I prefer to make this to go with any kind of chicken biryani or veg biryani or even pulao since it is quick if we have boiled eggs ready. More kurma recipes Veg kurmaPotato kurmaPaneer korma Preparation Boil the eggs, remove the shells and make few incisions randomly and set aside....

Egg Roast Made with essential pantry ingredients typical of this South Indian state, this Kerala egg roast curry is filled with protein and will leave you licking the curry off your fingers. The base of this curry is caramelized onions and tomato, which is seasoned with crushed ginger and garlic along with ground spices. On top, the usage of coconut oil and curry leaves further enhance the flavor of this hearty dish....

There are Indian restaurants in Singapore, Europe & many other countries that serve authentic versions of misal pav. Super Spicy! If you asked foodies to describe Kolhapuri cuisine in two words, those are the very words they’d use. This city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra is famous for many things. But stands out for mouthwatering dishes that take you to food heaven, even as tears stream down your cheeks....

The mushroom fried rice is a satisfying meal in itself, but goes well with tasty sides including chili or Manchurian gravy and tofu. You can even serve this with chicken or cauliflower wings for a heartier meal for a weekend lunch or dinner. This dish is also a healthy and easy lunch box option. Mushroom Fried Rice The smoky and umami flavor of the fried rice comes from wok style cooking....

Enjoy after breakfast or at any time of the day, this is a delicious beverage that does more than quench your thirst. Orange Juice Regular consumption of oranges builds immunity and improves the overall health. High vitamin C in orange juice has proved to be an immunity booster in kids and grownups alike. Oranges also help in balancing the hormones, stimulates the production of collagen to improve the health of skin....

To make these peanut ladoo, cornflakes or poha can be used to give a crunchy feel while we bite into it. However it is optional using them, you can make the ladoos even without cornflakes or poha. These make a great sweet snack for the kids’ school box. I often make these for my kids. If you are trying to increase the protein intake of your kids, do give them these regularly....

In restaurants and juice bars you will see several kinds of pineapple milkshakes customized to individual choice. Various ingredients like nuts, plant based dairy alternatives, flavorings & protein powders are also used. But a simplest & delicious pineapple shake can be made at home with just 3 ingredients. No additives, super fresh, delicious, creamy and above all healthy!! Ancient Ayurvedic wisdom teaches not to consume milk and fruits together as it can disrupt healthy digestive system....

About Rabri Rabri is a dessert made by simmering full fat milk until it turns thick and layers of cream are formed. It is then sweetened and flavored with cardamoms, rose water & saffron. The process of making rabri is similar to Basundi, however rabri is more thicker and condensed for longer than for basundi. There are 2 ways of making rabri. The first method is to simmer milk until it reduces to 1/3 of the original quantity....

Red millet or finger millet are known as ragi or nachni in most Indian languages. These tiny grains are a powerhouse of nutrition and are mostly used as a health food in most South Indian homes. To know more about these wonder millet you can read this detailed post on Ragi or finger millet. There are a few laddu recipes for which one need to understand or have experience with string or ball consistency....

In this post I share how to make crunchy thin sev. It is addictive and can be enjoyed in so many ways. About Sev Sev is a generic Hindi term used to refer to Indian fried noodles that are crunchy. There are numerous variations of Sev that vary in thickness, size & flavors. In the Indian Markets, you are likely to find Karasev, Plain sev, Ratlami sev, Nylon sev, Palak sev, Bhujia sev, Indori Sev & the list goes on....

Badam ladoo are made often at home for my kids school box. I also make so many other healthy ladoo varieties like ragi ladoo, dry fruits ladoos, peanut ladoo & sesame ladoo. The method I have followed here can easily be adapted to make healthy ladoos using most kind of nuts like peanuts, pista, peanuts, sesame seeds etc. Healthy fats or oils in the nuts help to bind the badam ladoo without adding any ghee or oil....

Based on the traditional method, many kinds of barfi are made in these modern days. Ingredients like khoya/mawa, condensed milk, milk powder, coconut and even flour are used as an alternate to condensing milk for hours. I have shared several barfi recipes on the blog in the past. I have compiled all of them here in this post just for quick access. 18 burfi recipes or barfi recipes Rava burfi – Simple sweet made using semolina, coconut, sugar, ghee, flour and milk....

About black forest cake Black forest cake also known as Black Forest gateau, is a classic chocolate sponge cake with cream and cherry filling, based on a German dessert, “Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte” which translates to “Black forest cherry torte”. A typical black forest cake has several layers of super light chocolate sponge cake soaked with kirschwasser (cherry spirit), then sandwiched with whipped cream & cherries. Lastly it is decorated with some whipped cream frosting, maraschino cherries & chocolate shavings....