Magaya (also spelt as Magai), a popular Andhra fenugreek-flavoured mango pickle, can be transformed into a delicious chutney. Today, I present the recipe for Magaya Perugu Pachadi, a simple yogurt-based chutney that you can savour with Idli, Dosa, Upma and more. In an earlier post, I had written about a pickle called Magai, which is…
Magaya Perugu Pachadi | Magai Pachadi
Kalan | Kerala Banana & Yam in Yogurt Gravy
Kalan is a traditional Kerala dish of raw banana and yam in a coconut-flavoured yogurt gravy. This dish, which is a must have for Onam Sadya, is additionally flavoured with pepper and fenugreek.
Kalan is savoured with rice and papad.
Coconut Laddu | Nariyal ke Laddu
In my home, we often made Coconut Laddu (aka Narkel Naru in Bengal and Kobbari Louz in Andhra & Telangana) during festive season.
This Coconut and Jaggery Laddu is super easy to make, delicious and a great way to use all the extra coconut from the festivities.
Kerala Parippu Curry (With Whole Green Moong)
Parippu Curry is a must-have for Onam Sadya. This traditional version of dish is made with roasted and crushed whole green moong. The result is a dish replete with a nutty and smoky flavour.
Serve this Kerala Parippu Curry with steamed Matta Rice and Papad, and it makes for a filling meal in itself.
Bellam Kudumulu | Bellam Undrallu: Vinayaka Chavithi Naivedyam
Bellam Kudumulu, also called Bellam Undrallu or Teepi Undrallu, are a must-have naivedyam for Vinayaka Chavithi (Ganesh Chaturthi) in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
This easy to make dish is made by steaming balls of a dough made with rice flour, jaggery and coconut.
Pal Payasam in a Pressure Cooker: Pink, Creamy and Decadent
The Kerala Pal Payasam is a must for festive meals such as Onam Sadya and wedding feasts.
Here is an easy method to make the traditional pink and creamy Pal Payasam in a Pressure Cooker.
Believe you me, once you master this way of making this Rice Kheer, you may not make it any other way!
Kobbari Atukulu | Thengai Aval | Coconut Poha
Called Kobbari Atukulu in Andhra and Telnagana and Thengai Aval in Tamil Nadu, this Coconut Poha is easy to make, delicious and light on the stomach.
It is served as naivedyam on Sri Krishna Janmashtami and as a light breakfast or even lunch on other days.
Mosaru Avalakki | Dahi Poha | Atukula Daddojanam for Krishna Janmashtami
Mosaru Avalakki or Karnataka-style Dahi Poha is a must have naivedyam for Sri Krishna Jayanthi (Gokulashtami).
I also often have this as breakfast or even a single-dish lunch as I find it light on the stomach and very cooling on scorching summer days.
Huli Avalakki | Udupi-Style Tamarind Poha | Puli Aval
Udupi-style Huli Avalakki is a tangy Tamarind Poha that is similar to Puli Aval from Tamil Nadu. This delicious and easy to make dish can be served as breakfast, evening snack, or even a light lunch.
Oven Roasted Vegetables
Pleasing to the eye, these delicious and healthy oven roasted vegetables are a welcome addition to any meal. Easy to make, you can use a whole host of vegetables to make this dish. The result is that you can make many variations of roasted vegetables; each one delicious in its own way.
Shravana Masam 2024 | 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 August 5, 2024 to September 3, 2024.
This post lists the dates of the important festivals and poojas in Shravan 2023, as celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
Of course, it also has links to recipes for naivedyam for festivals like Gokulashtami, Varalakshmi Vratam, and more.
Challa Punugulu | Chitti Boorelu
Challa Punugulu or Chitti Boorelu are my go-to snack on a rainy day. Crisp on the outside and spongy soft on the inside, this deep-fried snack is a just a bit tangy to taste from the sour curd in it and a touch spicy from the green chillies.
