It was only when I started dating my husband that I learned the true significance of Roht. My granny would often keep a piece for me when she received Prasad and my husband who was my boyfriend at the time would always bring me a Prasad parcel. His family makes Roht for their Katha Prayers, […]
If you’ve never savoured the delights of Butter Ghee Soji before, you’re in for a treat! In my husband’s family, my mother-in-law prepares this special dish, especially for her prayers. It’s incredibly simple to whip up with just a handful of ingredients, and the richness imparted by the butter ghee is what truly elevates this
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Payasam is a delightful Indian dessert with a rich flavor, and this recipe offers a simple take on it using vermicelli. It’s a common treat in Indian cuisine, and you can customize it to your liking. Let’s get started! Ingredients: Method: Serving Suggestion:Serve this Payasam hot, with some crispy papadum on the side. Enjoy!
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Vadas, a delightful Indian snack with a South African flair, are made from split peas and seasoned to perfection with a medley of ingredients, including chillies, onions, spring onions, coriander, and jeera seeds. Originating in South India, these savoury treats come in a multitude of variations, each with its unique shape and size. They’re cherished
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As my granny says, this is an Indian doughnut. A “gulgula” is a popular South African snack, similar to a deep-fried doughnut. They are made for prayers and functions as a sweet offering. The batter is deep-fried until golden brown and crispy, resulting in a delicious, sweet treat. I have the fondest memories of our
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The Maavilakku, a rice flour lamp, holds great significance during the Tamil festival of Purtassi. It’s a symbol of purity and devotion. This traditional lamp is made with rice flour, ghee or butter and jaggery or honey and you can aslo use condensed milk. The lamp represents purity in both the ingredients used and the
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Brown chickpeas, also known as “Kadle,” are slightly smaller in size and are a great source of protein. You can even toss them into salads for a healthy boost. In our tradition, we prepare Kadle as an offering during prayers. They are boiled and lightly fried, often accompanied by sweet rice. Here’s my simple recipe
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Sweet rice is like a cozy rice pudding with delightful hints of cinnamon and cardamom. It’s a heartfelt dish often made as an offering during prayers. It is such a humble dish and its really very easy to make. This recipe is my personal take on sweet rice, aiming for a wonderfully rich and creamy
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This is a much requested recipe. And I have been putting this off for many reasons. Firstly you need a crowd to eat soji and secondly I find it really hard to cook with set quantities. Almost all my meals are thumb sucked quantities and when you cook sometimes you just know how much add.
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