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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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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Bellam Paramannam | Andhra Rice and Jaggery Kheer
Bellam Paramannam is a traditional kheer made in Andhra Pradesh with rice, jaggery, and milk.
This rice and jaggery payasam is a must during weddings and all important festivals.
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Navratri Sundal Recipes
Sundal is such an inseparable part of Navratri celebrations. During the 9 days of Navratri, many married women invite other married women home for Haldi-Kumkum. Every lady who visits the home is offered Haldi-Kumkum and then given Paan-Supari, along with a small gift, and some Sundal and a Sweet. There are many varieties of Sundal and I have compiled small...
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Pasi Paruppu Sundal | Moong Dal Sundal for Navratri
Yesterday, I posted the recipe for Kadalai Paruppu Sundal | Chana Dal Sundal and here I am today with the recipe for Pasi Paruppu Sundal | Moong Dal Sundal. Do try my recipes for sundal made with Verkadalai, Pattani, Konda Kadalai, Kothu Kadalai, and Sweet Corn. This recipe is a quite similar to Vada Pappu or Kosambari. The main...
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Kadalai Paruppu Sundal | Chana Dal Sundal Recipe for Navratri
Navratri means Sundals galore. We are offered Sundal in almost all homes and temples we visit. I have written about many different Sundal recipes over the past few years and have been scratching my head about what new recipe to post. Then I realised that Kadalai Paruppu Sundal was missing from my repertoire and so...
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A Collection of Navratri Vrat ka Khana Recipes
Vrat ka Khana is a term that describes dishes that one can eat on days of religious fasts, such as Ekadashi, Navratri, etc. Each region of India follows its own customs and traditions. For example, many in North India and West India fast during the nine days of Navratri. During these 9 days, many do not...
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Sweet Corn Sundal | Mokkajonna Guggillu: Navratri Recipe
Sundal (Guggillu in Telugu) is an integral part of Navratri celebrations. Having already written about Senagala Guggillu | Kala Chana Sundal, Konda Kadalai Sundal, Pattani Sundal, and Verkadalai Sundal, I am now posting the recipe for Sweet Corn Sundal. Called Mokkajonna Guggillu in Telugu, this is a wonderful variation of the traditional recipes. I love...
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Devi Navratri 2016: Colours to Wear, Forms of the Devi, Alankaram, Naivedyam to Offer
Sharada Navratri or Devi Navratri is one of the most important festivals and is celebrated across almost all parts of India. These 9 nights/10 days (navratri = nine nights) are dedicated to various forms of the Devi or the Goddess. In 2017, Navratri is from September 21, 2017 to September 30, 2017. On each of...
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Dahi Wale Aloo – Vrat or Fasting Recipe – Guest Post by Kiran Jalan
If there is a super fan of this blog, it is Kiran Jalan. She has been an evangelist for this blog like no other. And yes, it thrills me to bits to hear from Kiran. 🙂 That is enough about this blog; let me introduce Kiran. Kiran is one of most unassuming people you will ever meet. Quiet...
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