Kashaya powder recipe - Herbal drink powder recipe

Kashaya powder recipe - Kashaya powder is an aromatic powder used to make herbal drink called kashaya which is a healthy, popular and favorite drink of Coastal Karnataka. People who avoid to drink tea and coffee prefer to consume this kashaya. Some people who suffer from acidity due to excess intake of tea or coffee, replace their drink by kashaya.

Multigrain flour for thalipeeth - Bhajani - Atta for thalipeeth

Multigrain flour for thalipeeth - Pearl millet is called as bajri in Marathi, bajra in Hindi, sajje in Kannada.  This flour is prepared with roasted pearl millet, green gram, black gram, brown chickpeas, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. This flour is used to make thalipeeth. Thalipeeth is a popular pancake in Maharashtra. The method of preparation and the ingredients varies marginally. Thalipeeth is usually served with chutney and yogurt for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Green smoothie recipe - Apple spinach mint smoothie - Palak smoothie

Green smoothie recipe  - This apple spinach smoothie is alternative to breakfast and perfect evening refresher for those who are looking forward to include low calorie food in their diet to loose weight and balance the sugar level in blood. This is a nutritious drink  with all goodness of healthy leafy vegetable spinach, and apple. It is prepared with only five ingredients. This smoothie is very light on stomach, satiated and gives you an energy boost. 

Hesaru bele usli recipe - Muga dali usli - Green gram dal sundal

Hesaru bele usli or green gram dal sundal - The word  usli or sundal brings the thought of  South Indian breakfast, in the mind of many people.  Yes, its true. Green gram dal usli is an authentic dish of  South Karnataka. This usli is also known as sundal in Andhra Pradesh. They prepare it for navratri to offer God as Naivedyam. 

Ganesh Chaturthi recipes - Ukadiche Modak recipe - Steamed Modak - Fried Modak recipe

Ganesh Chaturthi recipes - As Ganesh Chaturthi is fast approaching, I have compiled few recipes which are usually done during Ganesh Chaturthi. During this festival, Lord Ganesha is offered with several traditional sweets and savory snacks. Among them very popular sweet and naivedyam is modak. 

Lauki chana dal sabzi in pressure cooker - Bottle gourd curry

Lauki chana dal sabzi in pressure cooker recipe  - Lauki chana dal sabzi is a simple and easy to prepare side dish for Indian flat breads. This sabzi doesn't need any grinding process. The best part is that it can be prepared in pressure cooker. Once you have tempered everything in the pressure cooker and take a few whistles, delicious side dish will be ready to serve.

Talalele Modak Recipe - Fried modak - Ganesh Chaturthi Modak Naivedya

Wishing you all a Very Happy and Prosperous Ganesh Chaturthi.

Fried modak recipe - Today is Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival which is celebrated with full swing all over India for ten days till Anant Chaturdashi. During these 10 days various dishes and snacks such as Ukadiche Modak, Fried Modak, Chakli, Kodbale, Besan Ladoo, Rava Ladoo and kheer made with moong dal, chana dal, etc. are offered to Lord Ganesh as naivedya and distributed as prasaad. Talalele Modak is a traditional Maharashtrian deep fried Modak prepared with wheat flour covering and coconut jaggery filling. Usually, for Naivedya 21 Modaks are offered to Lord Ganesh.