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ELLU-BELLA MAKARA SANKRANTI  - festival in the Hindu calendar dedicated to the SUN (Surya) God which is observed and celebrated by Hindus around the world each year in the month of January either on the 14th or 15th of January. AVAREKALU RASAM KADALEKAI & AVAREKALU SUNDAL SWEET PONGAL SPICY PONGAL The festivities associated with Makar Sankranti  are known by various names including  Sankranthi or Peddha Panduga  in  Andhra Pradesh  and  Telangana ,   Khichari  in  Bhojpuri region ,  Magh Bihu  in  Assam ,  Maghi Saaji  in  Himachal Pradesh ,  Makara vilak  in  Kerala , Makara sankranti in  Karnataka ,  Maghi Sangrand  in Punjab,  Pongal  in Tamil Nadu,  Maghi Sangrand  or  Uttarain  (Uttarayana) in Jammu,  Sakrat  in Haryana, Sakraat in Rajasthan,  Sukarat  in central India,  Uttarayana  in  Gujarat  and U...

PURI / POORI - is a type of deep-fried bread made from unleavened whole wheat flour, originated from the Indian subcontinent. ROTI / CHAPATI - Unleavened flatbread is a common staple food in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh.   Chapatis (roti) made out of whole wheat flour cooked on a tava (flat skillet).   Chapatis were introduced to other parts of the world by South Asian immigrants, particularly by Indian merchants who settled in Central Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa and the Caribbean islands. ALOO-MUTER-PANNER MASALA (POTATO-PEAS-COTTAGE CHEESE CURRY Chapati  Onion Chapati Grilled Chapati Chapati ingredients - Whole wheat flour, salt and oil - combined together to make a smooth dough, rested for 30 mins and then rolled into round shapes.  Cooked both sides on a hot tava (flat skillet) and served with chutneys, sambar, subji's, korma etc., Stuffed Chapati Ingre...

KOOTU is a South Indian Lentil & Vegetable Stew - noted for its nutty & complex textures & flavours with the liberal addition of coconut & lentils.  This dish is typically less watery than sambar but more so than dry version of stir-fries. PORICHA KOOTU is made with variety of vegetables and lentils (toor & moong dals), fried - urud dal, black pepper, dry red chilli, cumin & fresh coconut are grinded together.  Other ingredients include - tamarind extract, coconut oil, salt, mustard seeds, Hing & curry leaves.  This dish is served with plain rice. Urud dal, black pepper, cumin, dry red chilli, fresh coconut - fried to golden brown texture then grinded into a smooth paste.  Other ingredients - tamarind juice, salt to taste, hing powder & mustard seeds are seasoned in coconut oil.  Cooked lentils & vegetables are simmered with other ingredients and served hot with plain rice. INGREDIENTS & METHOD 2 cups mixed vegetables of...

೨೦೨೪ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು ಮನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂಗಳದಲ್ಲಿ ದೀಪಗಳು ಬೆಳಗಲಿ, ಸಂತೋಷದ ದೀಪಗಳು ಮನೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಂಗಳದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮೃದ್ಧಿ ತರಲಿ ದೀಪದ ಬೆಳಕಿನಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಲ  ಕತ್ತಲೆಯ ಜೀವನ ಮರೆಯಾಗಲಿ  ಬೆಳಕಿನ ಹಬ್ಬ ದೀಪಾವಳಿ ಎಲ್ಲರ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲೂ ಬೆಳಕು ತರಲಿ   On this auspicious festival of Lights, May the glow of Joy, Prosperity & Happiness Illuminate your life and your home    Wishing you & your family a Happy & Safe DEEPAVALI