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Category: Fasts/Vrat Ka Khana

Pineapple Shrikhand

Pineapple Shrikhand

I love Pineapple and you all must have known this by now as i have Pineapple Kesari, Pineapple Angoori Rasmalai and Pineapple Jamun on the blog. I find the fruit irresistible and wish to experiment more with it. The juice,the sweet fruit and the unfailing […]

Masala Makhana for Navratri (A spiced Cashew and Foxnut mix)

Masala Makhana for Navratri (A spiced Cashew and Foxnut mix)

An auspicious 9 days are observed in India twice a year,one being in September/October and the other in March/April depending on the days the Lunar Calendar shows the time of arrival of the auspicious days.  The Goddess Kali/Durga is worshipped in this time and mostly […]

Replacement for lunch – A Celebrity Recipe

Replacement for lunch – A Celebrity Recipe

In the FoodieMonday Bloghop we have Mallika who gives us lovely and adventurous themes!This time Mallika suggested a theme FilmyFoodies which was making any recipe related to your favourite celebrity!It was so unique and so different that we had to actually put on our thinking […]

Badam Pisin and Rose Cooler

Badam Pisin and Rose Cooler

I had posted the recipe for the Madurai favourite – Jigarthanda last year where I used Badam Pisin as one of the main ingredients!Just to remind,Badam Pisin is a gum obtained from the bark of the Almond Tree.It is hard and raw but when soaked […]

Khirapat (Prasad on Ganesh Chaturthi)

Khirapat (Prasad on Ganesh Chaturthi)

OM GANESHAYA NAMAH! Lord Ganesh or the Elephant God in India is one of the most revered among all the Gods as His name is chanted at the start os anything new,auspicious or before tests and exams!There is a festival dedicated entirely to Him in […]

Melon Cucumber Cooler

Melon Cucumber Cooler

In the blazing Indian summer we put the mandatory tea and coffee aside and opt for coolers to soothe our minds and kick our stresses away!I am a person who cannot stand excess heat!I will revel in winters but unfortunately summers are not my cup […]

Iced Vanilla Thai Coffee

Iced Vanilla Thai Coffee

I am a coffee addict and I cannot imagine life without this quintessential beverage!This drink has supported me,consoled me,congratulated me,lifted my spirits and has become a part of my existence!A cup of this exhilarates me and kicks starts my schedule.I strictly have only one cup […]

Charanamrit/Panchamrit – A main Prasad for Satyanarayan Pooja

Charanamrit/Panchamrit – A main Prasad for Satyanarayan Pooja

Yogurt or let us call it by the Indian terminology – Curd is one by product of milk which has been prescribed in Ayurveda for centuries!And because it is mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts,we can safely infer that it was used millions of years ago,especially […]

Panjiri (Prasad for Indian Pooja)

Panjiri (Prasad for Indian Pooja)

Panjiri is one of the Prasad (food offered to Gods and then distributed between the devotees) items which is prepared for Pooja (the Indian prayer sessions),Havan as well as on auspicious days.It is constituted of whole wheat flour and sugar and one of the tastiest […]

Gulkand stuffed Gulab Angoori Rasmalai (Rasmalai with a touch of Rose for the month of Love)

Gulkand stuffed Gulab Angoori Rasmalai (Rasmalai with a touch of Rose for the month of Love)

The Romantic month of February is here and the hearts,beats and declarations increase at this time!Those who have had memorable experiences on this day remember them and make it a point to remember them for life!This is also the day to promote love for humanity […]

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