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Kothimbir Vadi
Looking for something interesting for an evening snack? Here is a fun idea to make something a little different from the normal run-of-the-mill bites. Kothimbir vadi, an authentic Maharashtrian snack will give you the much needed kink. These fritters promise a burst of flavors and textures setting you on an amazing palate journey. The Maharashtrian…
Sundal
Sundal are tempered Black chickpeas that are prepared in south India to offer to Gods. They also make a good protein filled mid-morning or evening snack. Ingredients: Basic: ¾ cup Black Channa, soaked Overnight in water 2tbsp grated Coconut Salt to taste Roast and Grind: 1 tsp Urad Dal ½ tsp Channa Dal 1 Red…
Sakkarai Pongal
Pongal is one of the most popular four day long harvest festivals celebrated in Tamil Nadu. It falls in mid January. It is like a Thanksgiving occasion to nature. Sakkarai Pongal is a delicacy made from newly harvested rice. It is cooked with jaggery, ghee and cashew nuts and is offered to sun god. Rice…
Til-Gud Laadu
Celebrate the warmth of Harvest festival with sweetness of Til-Gud laadu/ Til Ladoo. Ingredients Sesame seeds (til) lightly roasted1 1/2 cups Jaggery (gur) chopped1 cup Green cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon Method Grind sesame seeds and jaggery to a coarse mixture using a mixer. Transfer the mixture onto a plate, add green cardamom powder and mix…
Til-Gud Poli
Til Gud Poli, or Sesame Jaggery flatbread is a sweet chapatti that is typically prepared during the festival of Makar Sankranti. Sweet, soft and delicious, it take time to prepare but is nevertheless worth the effort. Different parts of India prepare this flatbread in different ways. While gram flour is used in the state of…
Til-Gud Vadi
Warm up your tummies during this winter with this healthy packed with lots of iron and protein and very simple tilgul vadi! Happy Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Uttarayan! Ingredients: 3 cups roasted and roughly crushed Sesame seeds (Til); 1 cup roasted and crushed peanuts (Shengdane); 2 cups chopped jaggery (gud); ½ tbsp Water; 1 tbsp…
Bajrichi Bhakri
Bajrichi bhakri – flat bread made with flour of pearl millet a specialty of Maharashtra. Bajra gives heat to our body so generally we eat this bhakri in winter season. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup Bajari Flour/Pearl Millet Flour 1/4 tsp Salt 1/3 cup Water 3 tsp Sesame Seeds Bajarichi Bhakri Method Take bajari flour in…
Bhogichi Bhaji
Bhogi is a day before Makar Sankranti and the food prepared on this day truly celebrates the beautiful winter produce. On this day, the food typically consists of Bhogichi Bhaji, a mixed vegetable made with winter veggies and slow cooked on fire; served with Bajri Bhakris that are made with sesame. Warm up your tummies…
Makar Sankranti Special
Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the sun towards Makar (Capricorn) and it is a way of paying respect to the Sun God. In a primarily agricultural economy and culture, the Sun which influences all our seasons and ultimately the harvests, holds a special importance. Makar Sankranti is always celebrated on 14th (or 15th in…
Tutti-Frutti Delight
#30 of 30: Birthday Surprise for Hubby Everyone loves Ice-cream and when it’s served in a lovely way, it becomes so much mouth-watering… Here’s a simple dessert recipe to pamper you…!!! Ingredients: 1 scoop Tutti Frutti ice cream 1 tbsp Readymade tutti-fruity ½ tbsp chocolate syrup Method: Make a pattern on the Bottom and sides…
Kelicha Shikran – Banana Milk Dessert
#29 of 30: Birthday Surprise for Hubby My Father used to make Shikran at least once a week as a sweet-dish along with our regular Lunch… When mother used to be in Kitchen making hot chapatis, My Father used to mash the peeled bananas by his hands in a bowl and then add lots of…
Roaming Ra-Ru! 