Recipes tagged: festival-cooking

Found 60 recipes

ALOO METHI
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ALOO METHI

Aloo / Potatoes are universal favorites. Every cuisine has a different and delicious way to make potatoes. Of all the vegetables, Potato is used widely in all regions of Indian cuisine. Each of these ...

20 minutes
Airfried Masala Peanuts
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Airfried Masala Peanuts

Masala Peanuts are very addictive snacks. It is a very flavorful snack and this can be made very healthy by airfrying the masala peanuts instead of deep frying. The ingredients are very easily availab...

10 minutes
Airfried Gobi Tikka ( Tandoori Cauliflower)
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Airfried Gobi Tikka ( Tandoori Cauliflower)

Gobi/ Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that can be used in various cuisines and in different forms from soups to curries to fry. Gobi Tikka is a very traditional dish made from fresh spices and co...

15 minutes
Ashgourd Puli kootu
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Ashgourd Puli kootu

Poosanikkai / White pumpkin / Ashgourd is a vegetable rich in water content. It is usually tasteless and very commonly used in sambar, mor kulambu , kootu. Ash gourd kootu is also made, but ...

20 minutes
AZHAGAR KOVIL DOSAI
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AZHAGAR KOVIL DOSAI

Azhagar Kovil is a very small village in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. The name of the village is from the very famous Azhagar/ Kallazhagar Kovil. The main deity of this temple is Sundarabahu Pe...

10 minutes
Bharli Vangi (Marathi Stuffed Brinjal)
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Bharli Vangi (Marathi Stuffed Brinjal)

Brinjal is a very commonly used vegetable in Indian cuisine. It is so versatile that it is used in North and South Indian dishes from Sambar, to chutney and stuffed ones. There are hundereds of stuffe...

30 minutes
Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry || Suraikkai Kofta Curry
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Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry || Suraikkai Kofta Curry

Rotis and Phulkas are a part of our weekly dinner routines. From Dals to Kurmas, I pair the phulkas to make a delicious dinner. Before this COVID thing happened, dinner is the only time where we all g...

30 minutes
CAULIFLOWER PULAV
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CAULIFLOWER PULAV

One-Pot Meals are always easy to make for a weekday meal or for lunchbox. If they have some incredibly healthy vegetables in them, then it is a bonus making the meal a complete, wholesome one. Caulifl...

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Cabbage Thoran
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Cabbage Thoran

Every South-Indian meal comprises the main course as rice with any kulambu with a side of poriyal, kootu, varuval and thoran. Of all, I love the thorans. Thoran can be made with vegetables like cabbag...

15 minutes
Coconut Makhana Ladoo
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Coconut Makhana Ladoo

Whether its fasting or festivals, sweets play an important role in them. However there are few restrictions in making sweets when preparing ladoo. How about a ladoo that can be prepared in a jiffy wit...

15 minutes
CURRY LEAVES / KARUVEPPILLAI AMMINI KOZHUKATTAI
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CURRY LEAVES / KARUVEPPILLAI AMMINI KOZHUKATTAI

Kozhukattai is a quick snack or a fulfilling dinner for us. While we make other sweet variety of kozhukttais for chaturthi, we always make savory kozhukattais for dinner or a quick evening snack. Of t...

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CUSTARD POWDER HALWA in 15 mins
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CUSTARD POWDER HALWA in 15 mins

Custard Powder is a mixture of milk proteins and cornflour along with a little amount of sugar in it. The custard flour is available in stores in different flavors like banana, strawberry, oranges, an...

15 minutes
Dhariwala (Potato- Green Peas curry)
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Dhariwala (Potato- Green Peas curry)

Making side dishes for phulka / rotis/ rice is a challenge for me. I was cleaning up the pantry and found lots of potatoes hiding up there waiting for my attention. Though the routine aloo mutter is w...

30 minutes
Eggless Sooji Cake
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Eggless Sooji Cake

The Holiday season is all about baking. While we love getting cookies and cakes from stores, they are no where near to the ones made at home with the loved ones. Also, if you are vegetarian with no eg...

25 minutes
Eggless Coconut Banana Cake
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Eggless Coconut Banana Cake

Evening Tea/Coffee time is very important for many families, as it is the time every one gets back from work and school. After the early lunch and the travel back from home, a hot cup of tea/coffee wi...

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Fresh Homemade Masala Paneer
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Fresh Homemade Masala Paneer

Paneer is a favorite ingredient for many from kids to adults. We can make any number of dishes with Paneer from paratha to curries, sandwiches and incorporate them into rice. It is so versatile, that ...

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GARLIC KARA SEV
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GARLIC KARA SEV

Kara Sev is a variation of murukku which is usually spiced with pepper or red chilli powder along with flavors from different combination of spices. While I love pepper kara sev, specially the thick o...

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Godhumai Rava Payasam
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Godhumai Rava Payasam

Payasam is an important party. South-Indian meal. Every festive meal in South India usually consists of poriyal, kootu, Avial, Pachadi with a three-course meal of Sambar, rasam, vathal kulambu and tha...

30 minutes
GUJARATI DAL
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GUJARATI DAL

Dal is an integral part of food in many regions of India. being rich in protein and the comfort it gives, dals are cooked and served in different ways. One such is the Gujarati Dal. Gujarati Dal is ma...

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GULKHAND KOZHUKATTAI || Rose petals Jam Modak
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GULKHAND KOZHUKATTAI || Rose petals Jam Modak

Modak / Kozhukattai is a favorite prasadam made during the Vinayagar Chaturthi festival. Vinayagar Chaturthi is celebrated in many parts of India and modak/ kozhukattai is offered ,as it is the favori...

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GUTHI VANGAYA PULUSU/ ANDHRA BRINJAL CURRY
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GUTHI VANGAYA PULUSU/ ANDHRA BRINJAL CURRY

Guthi Vangaya Pulusu is a very famous pulusu made in Andhra. Pulusu is a very common tamarind based curry made in Andhra regions. Generally vegetables are slow cooked in tamarind broth with basic masa...

25 minutes
Hotel Vegetable Dum Biryani
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Hotel Vegetable Dum Biryani

While Kulambu , poriyal and kootu are everyday affairs, the essence of the weekend is achieved only with Biryani. For many, Biryani is more than an emotion and a weekend or holiday, or celebration is ...

GUMMIDIKAYA PULUSU
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GUMMIDIKAYA PULUSU

Gummidikaya Pulusu or Dappalam as it is locally called is made with yellow pumpkin on a tangy tamarind broth. This is similar to the kulambu variety made without dal. The pulusu is generally not very ...

15 minutes
Instant Badam Kheer
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Instant Badam Kheer

Badam Kheer is a favorite drink for many of us. It is very rich , tasty and soothing . It can be served warm or chilled. Either ways, it is delicious to drink. During childhood days, we used to drink ...

15 minutes
KARA PIDI KOZHUKATTAI
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KARA PIDI KOZHUKATTAI

Vinayagar chaturthi is all about Kozhukattais. All Pillayar loves this simple and easy steamed food. There are many kozhukattais/ modakams made in sweet and savory versions. While making modakam is a ...

15 minutes
KANCHIPURAM IDLI / KOVIL IDLI
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KANCHIPURAM IDLI / KOVIL IDLI

Kanchipuram Idli / Kovil Idli / temple Idli is a very famous Idli variety that had its origin in a small town -Kanchipuram, TamilNadu. This is served as an offering in the famous Sri Varadharaja templ...

15 minutes
KERALA ADA PRADHAMAN
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KERALA ADA PRADHAMAN

Ada Pradhaman is a Kerala delicacy. It is made with flattened rice strips that are cooked with jaggery syrup and finished off with thick coconut milk. Ada Pradhaman is. apart of marriages or as a part...

25 minutes
KERALA KURUKKU KALAN (ONAM SPECIAL)
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KERALA KURUKKU KALAN (ONAM SPECIAL)

KALAN/ KATTI KALAN/ KURUKKU KALAN is a very famous Kerala recipe, that is part of every Sadhya meal served on a banana leaf. Every Sadhya meal has an array of dishes ranging from Parippu curry, Kerala...

20 minutes
KERALA PALADA PRADHAMAN
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KERALA PALADA PRADHAMAN

If you think of Kerala recipes, there are a lot of recipes that come to mind. Coming to sadhya meals, every meal will definitely have this Pradhaman to finish off an elaborate lunch. Pradhaman is a sw...

30 minutes
KERALA PINEAPPLE PULISSERY
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KERALA PINEAPPLE PULISSERY

Pulissery is a very famous Kerala dish that is usually served on a sadhya meal. Pulissery is made with different kinds of vegetables/ fruits like Ashgourd, Pineapple and Mango. It is prepared with a f...

20 minutes
KESAR RAVA LADOO
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KESAR RAVA LADOO

It's that time of the year, where everyone's home and life are lit up with joy and happiness. Diwali is a time where the family gathers up for the celebration. To add more joy to the celebrations, swe...

15 minutes
KERALA SPECIAL NEI APPAM
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KERALA SPECIAL NEI APPAM

Nei Appam is a very traditional Kerala recipe that is made with rice, jaggery, cardamom, coconut and cooked in ghee. It is called Kerala Unniappam and is a part of festivals from Onam, Chithra Vishu e...

20 minutes
MAIDA SEEDAI || Krishna Jayanthi Recipes
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MAIDA SEEDAI || Krishna Jayanthi Recipes

Seedai is a favorite snack for the kutty Krishnar. Seedai is many of our favorite snack too. However, to achieve a no-burst seedai, we need more practice and perfection. If you are a beginner who want...

40 minutes
MANGO MASALA RICE || MANGA MASALA SADHAM
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MANGO MASALA RICE || MANGA MASALA SADHAM

Mangoes are everyone's favorite. Be it a fruit or used as. a vegetable, Mangoes are loved by everyone. In Indian cooking, raw mango is widely used in many regions to make pickles, pachadi, sambar, cur...

15 minutes
Masal Vadai
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Masal Vadai

Masal Vadai is made with dal and spices. It is very crispy and crunchy outside and soft inside. The Masal vadai is so flavorful with a burst of spices in every single bite. Though it is a very simple ...

15 minutes
MASALAE BHATH/ MASALA BAATH
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MASALAE BHATH/ MASALA BAATH

One Pot variety rice are like savior on a busy day. Each state in India has their own speciality one pot recipes. Though Pulav / Biryani are the favorite of many, their variants like this Masala Bhath...

20 minutes
Methi Matar Malai
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Methi Matar Malai

Yes!!! I reached another milestone - Glad to inform you that this is my 50th post !!! While I wasn't aware that I am reaching my 50th post, I quickly realized after looking at my post numbers. I wante...

Motichoor Ladoo || Diwali Recipes
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Motichoor Ladoo || Diwali Recipes

Diwali is around the corner and many of us are gearing up with Diwali preparations. The joy of Diwali is complete with preparing sweets and sharing them with family/friends. From childhood, we have th...

30 minutes
Oats Puttu
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Oats Puttu

Puttu is one of the very famous breakfast recipes. It is very famous among malayalis and made with a variety of grains. Puttu can be made with rice, red rice, ragi , and wheat flour. I tried making pu...

15 minutes
Paneer Kali Mirch
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Paneer Kali Mirch

Paneer is a favorite for everyone including kids and adults. There are many recipes that can be made with paneer ranging from main course to sides, drinks and starters. Paneer Kali mirch is a very fla...

30 minutes
PAZHANI KOVIL STYLE PANCHAMRITHAM
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PAZHANI KOVIL STYLE PANCHAMRITHAM

Panchamritham is a sweet offering served in Murugan temples. While many temples offer this neivedhyam, the divine PALANI/ PAZHANI MURUGAN temple in Tamilnadu is very known for this. Palani is a pilgri...

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Pineapple Modak / Pineapple Kozhukattai
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Pineapple Modak / Pineapple Kozhukattai

Modaks / Kozhukattai / Sweet dumplings are famous Indian sweet dishes that are made during Ganesh chaturthi celebrations. Different varieties of modak are prepared in various cultures. Modaks are made...

30 minutes
Pomegranate Masala Raitha
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Pomegranate Masala Raitha

A very simple, colorful and delicious Pomegranate Raitha. Pomegranate is rich in a variety of nutrients from Vit.C, Iron- an important one for women and children. While pomegrante can be eaten as such...

10 minutes
PROSO MILLET / PANI VARAGU RIBBON PAKODA
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PROSO MILLET / PANI VARAGU RIBBON PAKODA

Proso millet is one of the millet variety commonly found in Europe, Indian and United States. In the United States, this millet is also used as bird feed. It is approved as human food too. Being non- ...

25 minutes
Rava-Coconut Burfi
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Rava-Coconut Burfi

Deepavali is all about celebration. when theres celebration, theres definitely good food. How about a quick sweet recipe that does not take much time and can be made with easily available ingredients ...

15 minutes
Rava Pongal
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Rava Pongal

Breakfast and Dinner Recipes are very hard to think of. After a busy day, everyone wants a hot, and quick dinner recipe.. If you are looking for something like that, then this famous Tamil nadu style ...

20 minutes
Sabudhana Vada || Javvarisi Vadai
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Sabudhana Vada || Javvarisi Vadai

Maha Shivarathri is an important Hindu festival celebrated in India. During Shivarathri, people fast the entire night and also consume no-onion, no-garlic food until they break the fast. Sabudhana is ...

30 minutes
RUSK HALWA
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RUSK HALWA

Halwa is a traditional sweet that can be made with flour, vegetables, and even fruits. How about trying halwa with rusk? For most of us, teatime is not complete without those one or two pieces of rusk...

10 minutes
Sakkarai Pongal
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Sakkarai Pongal

Sweet Pongal or Sakkara Pongal (சக்கரை பொங்கல்)is a famous sweet in south India, especially Tamil Nadu. This is cooked with newly harvested rice from the field at the juncture of the Pongal/harvest fe...

30 minutes
SOOJI KHEER
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SOOJI KHEER

Sooji/ Rava / Semolina is a very easily available ingredient in Indian households. The tradition of making some sweet on the last Friday of every Tamil month is followed in our households. For a Frida...

15 minutes
Spicy Kara Boondhi
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Spicy Kara Boondhi

It is that time of the year, where we don't might on the calories. Diwali is an important festival celebrated all over India with great joy. While I try making different sweets and savory every year, ...

30 minutes
SPINACH RAITHA || KEERAI RAITHA
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SPINACH RAITHA || KEERAI RAITHA

Raitha is an integral part of any biryanis, pulao, or mixed rice. Raitha can be made from vegetables, fruits, nuts, or a combination of them. While onion, tomato, and cucumber raithas are very commonl...

10 minutes
Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai
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Sweet Pidi Kozhukattai

Kozhukattais are specialties from Tamilnadu and this Pidi Kozhukattai is a very traditional one made during Chaturthi in our household. we need the basic ingredients available in the pantry to make th...

20 minutes
Tirunelveli Special Kootanchoru
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Tirunelveli Special Kootanchoru

Kootanchoru is a very famous dish in the Tirunelveli region. Growing up as a kid, I remember this Kootanchoru made whenever we have family members gather for any family events, or during travel. Tradi...

30 minutes
TIRUNELVELI SODHI KULAMBU
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TIRUNELVELI SODHI KULAMBU

Say Tirunelveli, there are a lot of regional speciality from this district in South TamilNadu. For every one who knows the name of this city, the immediate one is the famous Iruttu kadai Halwa. Thesec...

30 minutes
UDUPI HAYAGREEVA MUDDI
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UDUPI HAYAGREEVA MUDDI

Hayagreeva Maddi is a very famous dessert made with bengal gram/ channa dal and jaggery. It is often confused with the Kamala paruppu payasam or with the Pooranam/ sweet stuffing used to make puli and...

25 minutes
Vellarikkai Kichadi || Cucumber Kichadi
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Vellarikkai Kichadi || Cucumber Kichadi

Sadhya Meal is a sumptuous one with at least a minimum of 20 tasty Kerala recipes. When it comes to the flavors, Kerala cuisine uses mild spices that are native to land. The use of coconut oil elevate...

15 minutes
Watermelon Rind Halwa
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Watermelon Rind Halwa

Watermelon is a favorite summer fruit. It is the best thirst quencher during the hot, sunny summer days. After enjoying the delicious fruits, dont throw away this flesh. Instead, make this delicious W...

15 minutes
WHOLE WHEAT FOCACCIA BREAD
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WHOLE WHEAT FOCACCIA BREAD

Focaccia is an Italian Flat bread that is close to the texture of pizza. Focaccia is served along side with pastas, soups or as a sandwich. Focaccia is originally made with all purpose flour which is ...

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