Category Archives: Naivedyam
Mamidikaya Pulihora – Mango Rice
Just like ‘New Year’s Day’ is celebrated all across the world as per the Gregorian Calendar, ‘Ugadi‘ is celebrated as the ‘Telugu New Year’ in my native state of Andhra-Pradesh in India. This significant festival is celebrated in several
Mamidikaya Pulihora – Mango Rice
Just like ‘New Year’s Day’ is celebrated all across the world as per the Gregorian Calendar, ‘Ugadi‘ is celebrated as the ‘Telugu New Year’ in my native state of Andhra-Pradesh in India. This significant festival is celebrated in several
Paramannam – Jaggery Rice Pudding
Across different cultures and religions around the world, a prayer before we eat is the most perfect way to begin a satisfying meal. Likewise, in Hindu culture, offering food to God before we savor it is a ritual that
Paramannam – Jaggery Rice Pudding
Across different cultures and religions around the world, a prayer before we eat is the most perfect way to begin a satisfying meal. Likewise, in Hindu culture, offering food to God before we savor it is a ritual that
Kalakand
It’s ‘Diwali’ and here I am with one of my ever favorite sweets – Kalakand. I wish I could have posted this much earlier….but was really busy this weekend….and couldn’t find time to post this. ‘Diwali‘ or ‘Deepawali‘ is
Kalakand
It’s ‘Diwali’ and here I am with one of my ever favorite sweets – Kalakand. I wish I could have posted this much earlier….but was really busy this weekend….and couldn’t find time to post this. ‘Diwali‘ or ‘Deepawali‘ is
Rava Laddu
The last few days have been pretty dramatic here with ‘Mother Nature’ battering the North-East with one very powerful storm ‘Sandy’. Luckily our neighborhood has been spared of any flooding or wind damage. There were a few minor incidents due
Rava Laddu
The last few days have been pretty dramatic here with ‘Mother Nature’ battering the North-East with one very powerful storm ‘Sandy’. Luckily our neighborhood has been spared of any flooding or wind damage. There were a few minor incidents due
Daddojanam/Tempered Curd Rice
Recipe: Rice – 1n1/2 cups Yogurt/Curd – 2n1/2 cups Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal – 2 tsps Curry leaves – about 2 sticks Dry red chillies – 3 or 4 Salt –
Daddojanam/Tempered Curd Rice
Recipe: Rice – 1n1/2 cups Yogurt/Curd – 2n1/2 cups Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal – 2 tsps Curry leaves – about 2 sticks Dry red chillies – 3 or 4 Salt –
Senagalu Talimpu/Chickpeas Fry
Recipe: – Chickpeas – 1 can – Mustard seeds – 1n1/2 tsp – Cumin seeds – 1n1/2 tsp – Curry leaves – 10 to 12 or 2 sticks – Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp – Red chilli powder –
Senagalu Talimpu/Chickpeas Fry
Recipe: – Chickpeas – 1 can – Mustard seeds – 1n1/2 tsp – Cumin seeds – 1n1/2 tsp – Curry leaves – 10 to 12 or 2 sticks – Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp – Red chilli powder –
Semiya Payasam
Recipe: – Vermicelli Bambino/Semiya – 1n1/2 cup – Milk – 2 to 3 cups – Sugar – 1n1/2 to 1n3/4 cups – Ghee – 3 to 4 tsps – Cardamom – 3 or 4 – Cashews and Raisins – 1/2
Semiya Payasam
Recipe: – Vermicelli Bambino/Semiya – 1n1/2 cup – Milk – 2 to 3 cups – Sugar – 1n1/2 to 1n3/4 cups – Ghee – 3 to 4 tsps – Cardamom – 3 or 4 – Cashews and Raisins – 1/2
