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Sweets
Khaja is a traditional sweet dish from the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is layered deep fried sweet discs. It is called by different names as Khaja, Kaja, Tapeshwara Khaja or Madatha Khaja. It is believed to have originated from the Eastern parts of the former Oudh and the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. […]
Dry Snacks
Indian snacks are so many that each time we can make a different variety, not to mention the various regions that we have. Nipaatu, Chakli, Tengalu and Murukku are popular South Indian snacks that one can find stored in jars. Murukku is one such snack that resonates with everyone. Every house must be having their […]
Dry Snacks
Sesame Chikki is a crispy, tasty sweet bite made during Makar Sankranti.
Accompaniments
Gongura leaves are widely used in cooking, the tangy flavour does makes the dishes delicious. Gongura chutney or pundi chutney is commonly prepared in South India.It makes a good accompaniment with jowar roti. Varied names of Sorrel Different regions call it by different names.The English name is Sorrel or Kenaf. It is popular as Gongura […]
Festival Recipes
Seven cup burfi is a popular sweet or fudge made in South India. It is called as a seven cup sweet as the measure of all ingredients together is seven cups.It is usually prepared during Diwali. Other burfi recipes on the blog: Coconut and Mango Burfi Dates Burfi Coconut Burfi Recipe of Seven Cup Burfi Ingredients: […]
Dry Snacks
Chiwda is one of the snacks stored in the kitchen shelves. It is primarily made during Diwali, when a variety of snacks are prepared. Here is my version of Chiwda recipe. It is a tasty, guilt free snack. Plain chiwda is usually made by frying flattened rice or poha. It is then mixed with spices […]
Desserts
Festival Recipes
Panchakajjaya | Vinayaka Chauti offering | Ganesha Chaturthi naivedyam | festive recipes Panchakajjaya is a simple offering that is made during Ganesha Chaturthi.Various kind of panchakajjaya are made. Roasted chana dal, bengal gram, poha and even with green gram they do prepare this offering of panchakajjaya. Here is one kind from the state of Karnataka […]
Festival Recipes
Sankranti Ellu is the offering made on the day of Makar Sankranti in South India. It is later exchanged with family and friends.
Rice Dishes
Masale Bhat | South indian cooking | rice dishes | masala bhat Masale Bhat is a flavoursome, no onnion garlic rice dish from Karnataka. It is usually prepared as part of the festive menu. Rice dishes form one of the major attractions in South Indian festivals. Masala Bhath is one such kind which is tasty […]
Festival Recipes
Hayagreeva Maddi is a traditional sweet dish from Karnataka. Bengal gram is perfectly cooked and simmered in jaggery along with desiccated coconut and nuts. It makes a delectable sweet. As we enter the new year 2016, I start my posts here on a sweet note. Here is a traditional sweet dish from the state of […]
Festival Recipes
Kadabu is a festive sweet from Karnataka. Lentil is cooked with jaggery, laced with nuts, desiccated coconut and cardamom powder, filled in thin sheets into crescent shaped and deep fried. These are absolutely tasty and usually made as an offering to Lord Ganesha. With the Ganesha festival fast approaching, it is time to prepare a […]
Indian Breads
Shenga Holige is a traditional sweet from North Karnataka. It is often made during festivals. It is like a stuffed sweet pancake with peanut jaggery filling. With the commencement of the holy month of Shravan, many auspicious days and festivals lay ahead. If the tuesdays and fridays are sacred, in between are the Nagara chauti, […]
Dry Snacks
With kids at home, it is usual to have many dry snacks such as chakli and kodbole on the shelves. These are loved by children.The fast and mechanical life has brought a stand still to some of the routine work made by older generation.Very often, we buy from stores , but it is always good […]
Accompaniments
Stuffed cucumber is a traditional dish from Karnataka in South India. It is served with jowar roti or chapati. Today, various kinds of stuffed vegetables are prepared. South Indian cooking differs from its counterpart in many aspects. Here, brinjal, ridge gourd, cucumber and bittergourd are usually used in the preparation. Today, we take a look […]
Accompaniments
cabbage pakoda | no onion garlic recipe| cabbage pakoda recipe | vegan | festive treat | south indian food Cabbage pakoda are crispy and tasty. They are ideal with a hot cup of tea. It is vegan, no onion garlic dish. It is ideal to serve with a festive platter. A typical South Indian platter […]
Rice Dishes
Lemon is one of the easiest , tasty and wholesome food which can be prepared in fifteen minutes. It is customary in our traditions to make this during festivals. It is popular as Chitranna in South India. It is ideal to pack for lunch box. The various variations that you can make here are many. […]
