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Urulaikizhangu Podimas is a simple and flavourful South Indian stir-fry made with boiled and crumbled potatoes, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies. This dry potato curry is mildly spiced, delicately flavoured with coconut and lemon juice, and pairs perfectly with rasam rice, sambar, or lemon rice. Urulaikizhangu means “potato” in Tamil, and …
Thayir pachadi is a simple South Indian style raita made with with some raw vegetables, mixed with curd. It pairs well with paruppu vadai, paratha and is made on festival days. This is a traditional recipe made for feast. While serving grand feast in banana leaf, Pachadi is usually served right after payasam on the …
Thai Poosam is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities worldwide, honoring Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This auspicious day falls on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Thai, usually between January and February. Thai Poosam celebrates the victory of good over evil and features various rituals, including kavadi (a ceremonial offering), fasting, and prayer.
Devotees engage in fervent celebrations, often participating in processions, singing devotional songs, and carrying kavadis adorned with flowers and fruits to the temples dedicated to Lord Murugan. Many devotees also observe fasting and perform penance as a show of devotion. The festival serves as a time for community bonding, reflection, and renewal of faith.
Join in the festivities of Thai Poosam to experience the vibrant culture, devotion, and unity of the Tamil community. Celebrate the spirit of this auspicious occasion with traditional foods, colorful processions, and heartfelt prayers dedicated to Lord Murugan.
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Maatu Pongal is celebrated on the day following the Pongal. On this occasion people worship the livestock that helped them during the cultivation of crops. We wash the cattle and paint the horns. We tie the flower garlands and tingling bells around their necks. Finally we feed the pongal to cattle. In some parts, they …
Bhogi festival is the first day of Pongal. On this day, we worship the God of Clouds and Rains, Lord Indra. People honor and worship Lord Indra for abundant harvests, bringing plenty and prosperity to the land. Thus, the day of ‘Bogi’ or ‘Bhogi’ is also referred to as ‘Indran.’ The Tamil festival Pongal begins …
Quesadilla(Prounouced as Kasadia) is a Mexican cuisine in which the tortilla(tortia) is filled with vegetables and cheese. Tortilla is a thin flatbread made from plain flour / wheat flour / corn flour in Mexico. If you are a non-vegetarian, you can also use meat as a stuffing. I am going to share the recipe for …
Fajita is a term used in Tex-Mex cuisine that is served with tacos or as a stuffing for quesadilla. They’re made with seasoned roasted peppers & onions and some fajita seasoning. Non vegetarians can add meat into the recipe but this is the vegetarian version of fajita. My younger brother bought the readymade taco seasoning …
Focaccia is a flat oven baked Italian bread that is similar to Pizza dough in texture. It is used as a side or can be served as an appetiser or snack. This recipe is so easy to make and tastes rich and wonderful with the addition of Italian herbs and toppings. This bread is crispy …
Mint Vegetable Biriyani is one of the easy recipes you can make it in a jiffy. It contains most of the vegetables that is coated in mint paste. Though I have posted the recipe for Vegetable Biriyani, this tasted totally different. The addition of mint paste gives it a unique aroma and taste to this …
Aviyal / Avial is a dish that has a unique place in Kerala as well as Tamil Cuisine. It is a mixture of vegetables, curd, coconut, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. This is one of the main dishes in Kerala’s vegetarian feast (Sadhya). It can be mixed with rice or can be served …
