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.
Guggillu as it is called in Telugu or Sundal as it is called in Tamil is an integral part of pujas in South India.
We make with Sundal with a variety of legumes and pulses. This version is made with Black Chickpeas (called Kala Chana in Hindi, Senagalu in Telugu, and Kothu Kadalai in Tamil).
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...
Nolen Gurer Payesh is the iconic Bengali rice and milk that is sweetened with Date Palm Jaggery.
I absolutely loved the aroma, colour and flavour that the date palm jaggery imparted this kheer.
Gongura Pulihora is a tangy rice made in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana with Gongura leaves (Roselle leaves).
Think of it as rice mixed with Gongura Pachadi.
Chak-Hao Amubi Kheer is the Manipuri Black Rice Kheer.
It is nutty, creamy, and absolutely delicious. The lovely purple colour sure adds to the charm. :)
Tzatziki is an super easy-to-make Creamy Greek and Yogurt Cucumber Dip that you can enjoy with vegetable crudités, Falafel and/or Pita bread.
I even use it as a spread for sandwiches.
It takes less than 15 minutes to make this absolutely delish and cool dip.