Nagula Chavithi is the day people in Andhra Pradesh worship Nagas or snakes. This festival falls on the fifth day after Naraka Chaturdashi (This year Nagula Chavithi is on November 11, 2018).
On this day, we fast through the day, worship nagas, offer naivedyam of Vada Pappu, Chalimidi, Chimmili, Panakam, bananas, and milk.
Chimmili (also called Nuvvula Undalu) are Sesame and Jaggery Laddus made in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
These are a must for Nagula Chavithi, our equivalent of Nag Panchami, which is celebrated on the fourth day after Diwali Amavasya. This year the date in November 18, 2020.
Aate ki Pinni is a traditional Punjabi delicacy made with wheat flour, dry fruits and ghee.
Atta Pinni nourishes and warms the body in the severe cold of North India.
This South Indian Peanut Rice is a simple rice preparation uses peanuts in two ways to amp up the nutty flavour.
It makes for a great one-dish meal and needs just some papad (or potato wafers) and dahi to make it a complete meal.
This recipe from Shailaja Bamane results in just the perfect Shankarpali or Shakkar Para.
The result is a crisp and light Shankarpali with just the right amount of sweetness. Do try it this Diwali.
Chukku Kaapi is a spicy and aromatic South Indian Black Coffee with Dry Ginger and Pepper.
While it is a known to ward off and cure cold and cough; especially in winter and monsoon.
In winters, I tend to drink more tea than coffee; don’t ask me why.
This aromatic and spicy Ginger Mint Tea is perhaps my favourite brew to ward off the chill.
Kakarakaya Karam Podi is the Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder that we make in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
We traditionally eat this podi with rice and ghee, but you can also enjoy it with Idli.
I always look forward to Sheer Khurma on Eid. I absolutely love this mellow Milk Pudding made with dates and vermicelli.
Pachi Chalimidi is a rice flour laddu that is a must for most of our festivals.
It that needs no cooking at all; hence the word “pachi” in the name which means “raw”. in Telugu.
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.
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.
