Author Archives: Charulata
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,
Fried modak recipe – Ganesh Chaturthi festival recipe
Fried modak is a deep fried or shallow fried modak which is served as an offering to Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi day. Fried modak is a crispy version of modak and is a must during Vinayak Chaturthi. Traditionally, steamed modaks are made, but fried modaks also tastes good and are a little different
Quick and instant oats dosa recipe – healthy breakfast recipe – oats recipes
Oats dosa is a very healthy and nutritious dosa made from oats. It is a ideal breakfast dish to start your day with energy. A simple oats dosa has a lot more health benefits than the normal dosa and helps to maintain a balanced diet. Oats dosa is also quick to make as it
Ganesh Chaturthi recipes (Vinayak Chaturthi recipes)
Maha Ganapathi, the elephant headed God, is the best known and the most revered God in Hindu religion who is offered prayers first before any other God. Ga means Buddhi (intellect),Na meansVignana (wisdom) and Pathi means the Lord. Ganapathi means the one who is the Lord of intellect and wisdom. Lord Ganesha is not just worshiped on this day, but is worshiped
Khoya/mawa modak recipe … Ganesh chaturthi special sweet/mithai
Khoya/mawa modak is also called as peda modak and is very popular in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This is one easy, quick and delicious modak recipe which is done only with 2 main ingredients i.e khoya and sugar. There are different varieties of modak prepared on this occasion like stuffed modak, malai modak, kesar
Roasted gram dal/pottukadalai murukku – Instant and easy murukku recipe
Chakli or murukku is a deep fried snack prepared from rice flour, gram flour or wheat flour or any combination of flours. It is called as murukku in South and is a part of snacks especially made during Diwali, Gokulashtami or any other festivals. I have prepared this chakli from roasted gram dal or pottukadalai,
Kodo millet idli or harka/varagu idli – Healthy breakfast recipe
Kodo millet is a nutritious grain and a good substitute to rice or wheat. Millets are a natural source of protein and iron. Very easy to digest, they are rich in B vitamins well as the minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc. Kodo millet helps keep diabetics under check, helps lose weight, reduces joint pains
Gokulashtami / Janmashtami / Krishna Jayanthi recipes
Krishna Janmashtami also known as Krishnastami is an annual celebration of the birth of the hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This festival is celebrated on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Shravan (August-September) in the Hindu calendar. Hindus celebrate Janmashtami by fasting and staying up until midnight, the time
Tomato kurma/thakkali kurma recipe – easy side dish for rotis, idlis or dosas
Tomato kurma is a simple side dish prepared from tomatoes. It is a perfect accompaniment for idlis, dosas, idiyappams and chapatis and very popular in South India. Tomato kurma is a favourite accompaniment due to its simplicity and also it can be made in a jiffy. Do try this tangy and delicious kurma for
Coconut and rice kheer (thengai arisi payasam) recipe
Coconut rice kheer is a delicious kheer or pudding prepared with freshly grated coconut, rice, jaggery, cardamom powder and garnished with nuts and raisins. It is generally made on festivals and special occasions. It is called as thengai arisi payasam in Tamil Nadu and very popular because of its unique taste and simple ingredients. Thengai arisi
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