Modak or lets say Ukdiche Modak is a festive rice flour dumpling made during the auspicious occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi!Ganesh or the Indian Elephant God is the bearer of all good luck and prosperity!His name is uttered before starting a new venture,embarking on a journey […]

Shrikhand is a great dessert originating in Maharashtra and enjoyed by everyone!It is made with thick Yogurt and sugar with added flavourings and this simple combination will get transformed into one of the most delicious desserts imaginable.That is the power of good food – simple […]

THE FOOD SAMARITAN COMPLETES ITS 2500th LIKE!THANK YOU FOR THE APPRECIATION! What is this post for?Completion of 2500 Likes for this blog.Believe me I am very much humbled by the appreciation,likes and comments shown for my blog posts and I am promising more variety and […]

The name for this delicious dessert would take some of you by doubt and no wonder as this is a pure Bengali addiction.We talk about Indian Rice Pudding famously known as Kheer and also realise that each region has a different version for the same.North […]

Something requested off and on,something which people really want from you and something which is royal and takes a lot of preparation – YES Its finally unveiled!I step into my roots,virtually into the place where I was born and bought up and select a gem […]

Wishing you all a very happy Pongal,Makar Sankranti/Lohri/Bihu As I posted Peanut and Til Chikki,I also mentioned about the South Indian festival of Pongal which is celebrated at the same time signifying the Harvest festival.The main recipe of the South Indians is as per the […]

The Indian Harvest Season in January is something what everyone waits for after the new year commences.It falls mid month : 14-15 January and is celebrated round the country with much zeal.It has various names depending on the States like Bhopal Bihu in Assam,Pongal in […]

”HAPPY NAVRATRI” Chundal(Kerala) or Sundal(Tamil Nadu) is a very delicious and healthy South Indian snack which is mostly prepared during Navratri.Most families keep a wooden stand having odd number of planks decorated with dolls and figurines depicting Hindu Mythology which are offered prayers and sought […]

In North India,when the bride enters her husband’s home after marriage,it is a big occasion with multiple family members,friends and neighbours coming to see the bride and asking her multiple questions about herself,her family and her likes and dislikes.One very crucial question which concerns the […]

On the occasion of Janamashtami I thought to present yet another favourite recipe of the South,especially of the Tamil Iyers who are renowned cooks and who relish this delicious snack with enthusiasm. Cheedai(pronounced Cheedãi) by the Palakkad Iyers and Seedai by the Tamil Nadu Iyers […]