Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India’s most beloved festivals — a time when devotion, purity, and celebration come together. As chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya” echo through homes and temples, devotees prepare sattvik meals, decorate idols, and observe fasts to honor Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Yet, every year, one question surfaces among modern …
Spiced rice is a staple in the regions of Kerala, Tulunad, and Karnataka. The dish originated from the Malabar region which is now known as Kerala while spices were added to give it a distinct flavor with ghee being its primary ingredient. Other variations can be seen not only in India but also in other …
A thin, crispy pancake from Tamil Nadu made of toor dal and rice. Adai is usually eaten with jaggery or aviyal for a meal that includes the scents of curry leaves and red chili peppers in every bite! The adai is a traditional dish from Tamilnadu but don’t let its name fool you. Though it’s …
Khajjaka is a fried dough that can be eaten plain or with sugar, depending on the region. Khaja originated in Eastern India and has since spread throughout the Central regions of Southern Asia as well. Khajas, the Indian version of pancakes or waffles are made with oil and sugar syrup. The difference between different kinds …
Pongal is a traditional dish in the southern part of India. The word “pongai” comes from Tamil, which literally translates to boiling or bubbling up – as this rice-based dish does during its preparation. In Telugu and Kannada, Pongali means a mixture of boiled milk and sugar that’s used for cooking ponagli (a type of …
Citrus salads or fruit salads with citrus fruits are a great option for winter. When tomatoes and other vegetables can’t be found, the sweet taste of oranges is refreshing in any season! Citrus provides that fresh feeling you need on those cold nights where it’s just too easy to hunker down inside all night long …
Keema is a centuries-old dish that originated in the Moghul Empire, and it’s still popular today. This delicious meat curry with peas or potatoes can be made from almost any type of meat (chicken keema? Beef keema?) And while there are many different ways to cook this tantalizing dish–by stewing it until tender or by …
Rava dhokla is a vegetarian snack from the Gujarati cuisine that can be served for breakfast, the main course, and even as an evening snack. Traditional recipes are typically prepared with besan or chickpea flour, but this recipe uses semolina instead!
Paneer is the heart of Indian vegetarian cuisine, but Paneer Lachedar is a dish that truly elevates it. The word lachedar means “layered,” and this recipe is all about building flavors step by step — onions, tomatoes, yogurt, cashews, cream, and spices, each adding depth and richness.
A fruit cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet diced or sliced fruit and syrup. It’s often canned for easy portability, but it can also be made fresh. The use of the word “cocktail” in the name does not mean that it contains alcohol–the term comes from its secondary definition: an appetizer composed by combining …
