A simple rice flour kolam to welcome this Mahashakti, a treasure House of mystic powers and knowledge , the manifestation of the divine goddess as Mahasaraswathi into our homes. Today we celebrate the last day of Navaratri as Saraswathi pooja......
Festival Specials
Navarathiri – Day 8 Special
Flowers in its myriad hues spreading fragrance, patiently plucked and strung..... All for HER... The divine, symbolic of day 8 in her manifestation as Mahagowri. An embodiment of peace and compassion and as radiant as the moon. Invoking her blessings,...
Festival Specials
Navarathiri – Day 7 Special
Navarathri, Mylapore Mada veedhi and golu bommais..... A tradition resplendent with joy and vivid colours. Let us today celebrate the 7th manifestation of the divine, Kalarathri, the fiercest and the ferocious who rides on a donkey and her splendor is...
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Navarathiri – Day 6 Special
On the sixth day of Navaratri (Shashti Tithi), the goddess is worshipped as Katyayani, a warrior goddess and a powerful incarnation of Durga. Chanting her mantras creates an aura of positivity and safeguards the household from all obstacles. Invoking her...
Festival Specials
Navaratri Sundal Recipes | Navaratri Neivedhyam
Food and festivals are an integral part of our life. The onset of every festival goes hand in hand with food planning and preparation that end up as the neivedhyam and finally the prashad. Navaratri, the festival of nine nights...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Ram Ladoo Recipe | Famous Delhi Street Food
Foods are generally named based on their origin and food dishes follow the same dictum but also include the method of cooking and the main ingredients that goes into its making. Another pattern is to name foods based on the...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Roasted Corn Recipes | Roasted Corn on the Cob Recipe
The presence of Maize/Corn (Zea Mays) in India prior to traditional European contact is found in stone sculptures of the 12th and 13th century (and earlier) Hoysala temples in southern India near Mysore. A reasonable hypothesis suggests that these large-sized...
Idly, Dosa, Adai & Vada, Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Medhu Vadai Recipe | Vadai Recipes Collection
Idly, Dosa and Medhu Vada….the holy trinity of Tamil Nadu cuisine with global fame and die-hard fans across the world. Thanks to the readymade idly/dosa batters these dishes reign high as popular household breakfast and tiffen. However, the golden brown...
Starters, Snacks & Street Foods
Pav Bhaji Pasta Recipe | Indian Style Pasta
Fusion is defined as the process of combining two or more distinct entities to form a new whole. The fusion connect with food is very ancient. The exchange and spread of culinary practices and ingredients the world over is quite...
Pickles Relish Chutney & Sauces
Pirandai Thogayal Recipe Version 2 | Pirandai Thuvaiyal
Resveratrol a polyphenol has been detected in more than 70 plant species. Its presence in grapes is well known. As a natural food ingredient research indicates its potent antioxidant and cardio-protective properties. The French paradox is attributed to the consumption...