I learnt this recipe for Udupi Rasam from my friend Anupama Michael.
This hearty rasam is made with a paste of slow roasted spices that gives it a robust flavour. I enjoy hot with rice and papad.
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Miriyala Charu | Andhra Pepper Rasam | Milagu Rasam
Miriyala Charu is the Andhra Pepper Rasam. I make it at least once a week during winters to keep warm.
This Andhra equivalent of Tamil Nadu's Milagu Rasam is great for curing colds and tackling indigestion.
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Creamy, Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Soup
This Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup is by far one of the most often made in my home.
It is hearty, delicious, and low-calorie as I do not use any coconut milk or cream in it. Ideal for post Diwali detox.
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Recipes for Nagula Chavithi Naivedyam (Nov 18, 2020)
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.
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Chimmili | Nuvvula Undalu: 2-ingredient Andhra Sesame & Jaggery Laddus
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.
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Traditional Punjabi Aate ki Pinni | Atta Pinni | Atte ki Pinni
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.
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Peanut Rice | Verusenaga Annam | Verkadalai Sadam
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.
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Indian Ginger Mint Tea (With Milk) | Pudina Adrak Chai
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.
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Kakarakaya Podi | Andhra Bitter Gourd Chutney Powder | Pavakkai Podi
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.
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Sheer Khurma: Dates and Vermicelli Milk Pudding for Eid
I always look forward to Sheer Khurma on Eid. I absolutely love this mellow Milk Pudding made with dates and vermicelli.