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Description: Sweet somas is a light crescent shaped traditional sweet that is prepared during Diwali festival. One major advantage of this sweet is it has good shelf life and can be stored for weeks. At home Amma and MIL will usually start a week before deepavali and make these in batches along with other sweet and savories. Its not only…
Description: Biryani is a rice dish that’s popular in India and Pakistan and usually features a mix of rice, herbs, and spices as well as some type of vegetables or meat. Its one of the premium food we order when we go to a restaurant or even preparre at home during family gathering or special events. Who doesn’t like biryani?…
Description: Pudina Paratha is a pan fried flat bread made with whole wheat flour and mint leaves. There are many ways of preparing this simple roti… you may choose to use dry mint leaves or fresh with either refined or whole wheat flour or combination of both. Whichever you choose its still going to taste delicious and irresistible. I usually…
Sweet Corn Sundal – Sundal plays a very important role during Navaratri festival which is celebrated for nine days with a different sundal being made each day. Its traditionally made as prasadam/ offering to Gods but can also be prepared on any day as its a very healthy snack.It is normally made with lentils and legumes like chickpeas (garbanzo beans), black…
Description: Nowadays Millets / Siru Dhanyam are getting popular because of their many health benefits. Back home amma and MIL used to make a few dishes, but never really paid attention as these millets were not easily available here in USA. But now due to health concerns it has almost become staple at my mom’s place and during my recent…
Sweet Pidi kozhukattai is one of my favorite snack which is usually prepared during Vinayagar chathurthi. It makes a great evening snack too, my MIL makes this often and this summer during our vacation to India we had quite a lot. She makes many varieties and sometimes include sesame seeds in her sweet version. This variety is very easy to…
Description: A couple of weeks ago, I got a little carried away at Sams club and came home with a big box of fresh strawberries that started to turn on me the minute I set them onto the counter. With a blender, some sugar and ice cubes I was all set for this refreshing drink which is not only easy…
Description: There’s no need to head to your favorite diner or fast food joint for a smooth, sweet milkshake. This summer, whip up your own frothy, frozen, creamy treats. Spring is here and i see fresh varieties of fruits flocking the market, my local farmers market is over flowing with colorful fruits and I was surprised to see some good…
Description: Today’s lunch menu is in vegetarian style. It has been rainy for the past couple of days and I was no mood for grocery or vegetable shopping. All I had was few basic veggies like onion, tomato and potato…….and I had to come up with something decent for lunch. Luckily found some fresh fenugreek leaves showing up in my…
Description: Do you have a leftover idlis in your refrigerator? then this recipe is for you… whip up this tasty dish and enjoy it guilt free! Idli manchurian, an Indo-chinese starter made with deep fried idlis, tossed in quick blend of chinese sauces. There are 3 ways to make this dish… deep frying is the most popular way, restaurants serve…
