Mishti Doi. Just the thought of having this dessert is enough to make me happy.
This traditional Bengali Sweet Dahi is essentially a Caramel Yogurt that needs just 3 ingredients and some patience to make.
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Begun Bhaja | Bengali Pan-fried Brinjals
Begun Bhaja is a super simple dish that is best described as Bengali Pan-fried Brinjal slices.
This is a dish that literally gets done under 15 minutes and can be enjoyed with Dal Rice and of course, Bhoger Khichuri.
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Bengali Bhoger Khichuri | Niramish Khichuri | Bengali Moong Dal Khichdi
Bhoger Khichuri is the Bengali Moong Dal Khichdi served as bhog or prasad at Durga Puja.
It is also called Niramish Khichuri because it is vegetarian and uses no onion or garlic.
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Quick and Easy Rava Laddu | Suji Ladoo (Without Milk and Coconut)
Rava Laddu is a great favourite in my home. I use this recipe to make Rava Laddu without any milk or coconut so that Laddus have a long-shelf life.
This is especially important during festivals like Diwali when I make these Rava Ladoos in advance to share with visiting family and friends.
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Navratri 2020: Colours to Wear, Forms of the Devi (Alankaram), Naivedyam Recipes
Navratri 2020 is upon us and here is a comprehensive post that gives you the colours to wear, forms of the Devi to worship, and naivedyam for each of the 9 days.
I have given the colors that are popularly worn as well as those prescribed by the Kanaka Durgamma Temple in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
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Shravana Masam 2020 | Festival Dates and Recipes from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Shravana Masam (Shravan) heralds the start of the festival season. In Andhra, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, Shravan will be from July 21 to August 19, 2020.
This post lists the dates of the important festivals and poojas in Shravan 2020.
Of course, it also has links to recipes for naivedyam.
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Bhapa Doi | Bengali Steamed Sweet Yogurt
I first posted this recipe for Bhapa Doi, the super simple steamed sweet yogurt from Bengal, in 2015 as a guest post for Dimple of ShivaayDelights.com. I am now updating it with a recipe card and much better pics. It is my greatest pleasure that I am able to do this super simple yet super...
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Olan | Ash Gourd & Pumpkin in Coconut Milk: Kerala Onam Sadya Recipe
Olan is an integral part of the famed Onam Sadya in Kerala.
This traditional dish is made by cooking Ash Gourd, Pumpkin, and Cowpeas in Coconut Milk.
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Vada Pappu or Kosambari – Rama Navami Naivedyam
Vada Pappu (called Kosambari in Karnataka) is a soaked moong dal, cucumber and coconut mix made as naivedyam for Rama Navami in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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Panakam | Bellada Panaka | Panagam
Panakam (called Bellada Panaka in Karnataka and Panagam in Tamil Nadu) is a drink of jaggery dissolved in water spiced with pepper and dried ginger powder.
While it is offered as naivedyam on Rama Navami, I also make it often during summers because of its cooling properties.