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Ugadi Pachadi Recipe

Ugadi pachadi is prepared to signify a balanced life with each taste signifying an element in human life. Neem flowers for bitterness, signifying Sadness, Jaggery for sweetness, signifying Happiness. Green Chilli for spice, signifying Anger, Salt for saltiness, signifying Fear, tamarind for sourness, signifying Disgust, Raw Green Mango for its astringent, signifying Surprise.According to Ayurveda there are 6 tastes. Each taste has its significance on the Doshas... Continue Reading →

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ChandraKanta-ChandraKala-Gujiya

Chandrakala/Chandra kanta or Gujiya is an Indian sweet popularly prepared around Holi in which milk fudge is stuffed in a flour  casing and fried and coated with sugar syrup.This ooyee gooyee dessert is an Indian favorite.  Preparation time:1 hour for stuffing,1 hour for the casing and syrupServes:36 piecesIngredients For stuffing: 1/2 gallon Milk(1 litre)1/2 cup Sugar1/4... Continue Reading →

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Paramannam

Parammannam is a rice porridge made for gods during festivals.It is popular in house warming ceremonies where the milk is allowed to boil and overflow which indicates prosperity and then rice is added and cooked.This is my dads favorite sweet and I remember my first failed attempt in my 8th grade when I added sugar... Continue Reading →

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Egg Biryani

Biryani as we all know is a rice based dish with spices and some kind of meat or eggs, or vegetables.This originated in the arabic countries and was brought to India by the Mughals and now is enjoyed widely in Hyderabad, Kashmir, Mumbai and other parts of India.The same technique of layering can be used... Continue Reading →

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Coconut Chutney

I had posted a recipe earlier for coconut chutney which is served with breakfast items.This recipe is for coconut chutney served with rice.This is flavored with coriander and red chili and is a wonderful accompaniment to rice.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:6Ingredients:2 cups fresh coconut pieces1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1 1/2 teaspoon urad dal1 tablespoon chana dal1 teaspoon coriander... Continue Reading →

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Munagaku vepudu(poriyal)-Drumstick leaves stir fry

Drumstick leaves are used in south Indian preparations along with coconut or moong dal. They are slightly bitter and firm to taste as compared to other leafy greens.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:4Ingredients:2 cups Drumstick leaves(munagaku)-stems removed and washed1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 cup diced Onion1/2 teaspoon cumin powder3 garlic cloves1 sprig curry leaves(optional)1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon mustard... Continue Reading →

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Potato Poha-Potato with Flattened rice-Atukula upma

Atukulu or Poha is flattened rice,this is a traditional recipe eaten for breakfast cooked with potatoes and tempering.Preparation time 25 minutesServes:4Ingredients:3 cups poha1/2 teaspoon red chili powder1/4 teaspoon aamchur powder1/2 teaspoon coriander powder8 green chili minced(adjust spice levels)1-1/2 cup diced potato1/2 cup diced onion1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon chana dal1 teaspoon urad... Continue Reading →

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Vankay Pachadi-Eggplant Chutney

This is a recipe carried over from my Grand mom to my mom and then to me.In our house we always have on chutney,one curry and one rasam,charu or sambar for each of our meals.Theres nothing like starting a meal with a chutney with some melted ghee.Preparation time:20 minutesServes:8Ingredients:1 large eggplant1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste6-8 green... Continue Reading →

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