Vermicelli/Semiya kesari recipe – festival sweet recipe
Vermicelli or semiya kesari is a very quick and easy recipe prepared with vermicelli, sugar, cardamom powder, ghee and nuts. This recipe is made during festive occasions or any other special occasions. Today I prepared semiya kesari as an offering to Goddess Durga (today being the first day of Navratri) and sharing this recipe to
Navratri recipes 2019 – sundal recipes – vrat recipes
Navratri is a hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. The word Navaratri means ‘nine nights’. Nava means nine and ratri means nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Devi are worshipped. The tenth day is referred as Vijayadashami or Dussehra. Navratri is an important festival and is celebrated
Rajma sundal recipe – Navaratri/navratri sundal recipes
Rajma/kidney beans sundal is a south indian dish made with kidney beans/rajma, mild spices, green chillies, curry leaves and garnished with grated coconut. It is a easy to make and delicious snack which is offered as prasadam/neivadyam during Navrathri festival. Rajma sundal is not only quick to prepare but also very healthy too. Other varieties of
Paneer in white gravy recipe – how to make paneer in white gravy – side dish for rotis
Paneer in white gravy is a quick and easy paneer gravy recipe which goes very well as a side dish for rotis, naans and chapatis. This paneer recipe is slightly different from the normal paneer dish. As the gravy needs to be white, no red chilli powder or tomatoes are added. Instead onions and cashewnuts
Masala paniyaram or paddu or kuzhi paniyaram recipe – snacks recipe
Paddu or kuzhi paniyaram or masala paniyaram is a popular south indian snack recipe made with idli batter and mild spices mixed to it. They are spiced dumplings which are crisp outside but soft from inside. You can have this as a breakfast dish or as a light evening snack. Kuzhi paniyaram can be prepared quickly
Tamarind rice recipe – How to make tamarind rice or puliyodharai recipe
Tamarind rice is a popular and delicious South Indian rice. Tamarind gives that unique and tangy flavour to the rice. It is typically eaten as a snack or is a part of South Indian festival luncheons or dinners. Traditionally tamarind paste is prepared and stored for a week. As and when required, this paste is
Kesar peda recipe – Festival sweet recipe
Kesar peda is a simple and easy milk based peda with just 2 ingredients – khoya and sugar and flavoured with cardamom powder and saffron strings. It is an ideal and perfect peda recipe for any festivals like Diwali, Navarathri, holi, raksha bandhan or any other special occasions. Kesar peda is a very delicious and
Instant bread uttapam/uthapam recipe – breakfast recipe
Small potato fry or baby potato fry recipe – side dish for rotis
Instant wheat flour appam recipe
Instant wheat flour appams are very easy to make and can be prepared quickly with the ingredients easily available at home. They do not require any soaking rice or grinding like the traditional nei appams. These wheat appams are prepared especially during festivals like Gokulashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi and Karthigai deepam. Traditionally they are deep fried,