Kosumalli / Kosambari / Vada Paruppu / Vada Pappu is a traditional salad in South India made with mung beans and vegetables that are in season in summer. In India, food and festivals go hand in glove. I’m still amazed at the impeccable food sense of our ancestors because foods […]
Neer Mor (Challa Charu / Spiced buttermilk / Masala chaas) is a refreshing yogurt drink that’s popular in India as a cooling beverage to beat the scorching summer heat. The name comes from the Tamil language, Neer = water and Mor = buttermilk. It is one of the offerings made […]
Panagam / Panakam / Panaka / Spiced Jaggery Lemonade is a sweet and citrusy refreshing drink infused with the exquisite flavors of ginger and cardamom. It is one of the offerings made for Lord Rama on his birthday, which is celebrated across India as the festival “Sri Rama Navami”. The […]
Besan Laddu (or Ladoo) is a traditional Indian dessert made with chickpea flour, ghee (clarified butter), and sugar. This family favorite recipe is quick and easy to make, and is a great party pleaser especially during festive occasions. Lets dive in… WHAT YOU WILL NEED Ingredients Note: 1 cup = […]
Sweet pongal is a traditional south Indian dessert made with rice and jaggery. While there are many variations of this dish, my family loves a recipe that includes coconut and milk. I am pleased to share our family recipe made for “Thai Pongal”, a harvest festival celebrated in mid-January in […]