Sihi Avalakki, God Pohe or Goda Phovu – Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashtami or Krishnashtami Recipe
Poha, Atukulu or Avalakki is an important part of naivedyam offered to Sri Krishna.
This no-cook recipe is easy to make and one of my favourites.
Sihi Avalakki, God Pohe or Goda Phovu – Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashtami or Krishnashtami Recipe
Ada Pradhaman – Onam Special Recipe from Kerala
Ada Pradhaman – Onam Special Recipe from Kerala
An absolutely delicious kheer made with steamed rice flakes, coconut milk, and jaggery that is a must for the Sadya at Onam and Vishu.
A Collection of Onam Sadya Recipes
This year Onam will be celebrated from September 6, 2017. Celebrated in Kerala as a 10-day festival of which the last 4 days are the most important. For me one of the most wonderful sights during Onam is the Pookalam or an elaborate rangoli made with flowers. One of the main tourist attractions in this season…
Palada Pradhaman – Onam Special Recipe from Kerala
Palada Pradhaman is a delicious traditional kheer (milk pudding) made with ada or steamed rice flour flakes.
This time around, I even made the Ada at home.
Homemade Ada for Ada Pradhaman and Palada Pradhaman
Making Ada for Ada Pradhaman and Palada Pradhaman – Onam Special Recipe
Onam celebrations are incomplete with Ada Pradhaman. This year, i am attempting to make this lovely dessert from scratch.
The first step was making the Ada.
Batata Pohe | Alu Poha: Popular Breakfast in Maharashtra
Batata Pohe or Alu Poha (Beaten Rice with Potato) – A No Garlic, No Onion Recipe
Along with Kanda Pohe, Batata Pohe is one of the most popular breakfast and snack items in Maharashtra.
Matar Poha | Peas Poha – A Healthy Snack
Matar Poha or Beaten Rice with Peas – A No Garlic, No Onion Recipe
With the onset of Shravan, I avoid onion and garlic as much as possible. This also means that I have to forsake my favourite Kanda Pohe for other equally delicious variations such as Bata Pohe or the Matar Pohe.
Tomato Annam | Tomato Rice | Thakkali Sadam – Guest Post by Rama Karlapalem Burra
Tomato Annam, Tomato Rice, or Thakkali Sadam – Guest Post by Rama Karlapalem Burra
This is a delicious one-dish meal that is super simple to make and just as easy to relish. Needs nothing more than a simple raita or then papad to accompany it.
Ela Ada | Elai Adai – Onam Sadya Recipe from Kerala
Ela Ada or Elai Adai – Onam Sadya Special Recipe from Kerala
Rice flour dumplings with a coconut-jaggery-banana filling wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.
Ela Ada (or Elai Adai in Tamil) are traditionally eaten for breakfast or then as a tea-time snack.
Shevgyachya Shenganche Pithla | Drumstick Pithla – A Recipe from Maharashtra
Shevgyachya Shenganche Pithle – Drumstick in a Chickpea Flour Gravy – A Recipe from Maharashtra
This dish is a traditional favourite in Maharashtra and is traditionally eaten with Bhakri.
Karibevu Chutney Pudi or Curry Leaves Powder Recipe – Hebbar Iyengar Style – Recipe from Karnataka
Karibevu Chutney Pudi or Curry Leaves Powder Recipe – Hebbar Iyengar Style – Recipe from Karnataka
I tried it this past week and its sweet, spicy taste was quite beguiling. This chutney powder goes very well with rice as well as idli and dosa.
Creamy Palak Paneer | Cottage Cheese in a Creamy Spinach Gravy
Creamy Palak Paneer – Cottage Cheese in a Creamy Spinach Gravy
This is a new version of the traditional favourite that I tried recently. It uses boiled onion and cashew paste which lends a certain creaminess to Palak Paneer.
