PANAKAM Panakam isĀ a Traditional South Indian Sweet Drink.Panakam, a Sanskrit word meaning “sweet drink,” is a traditional South Indian beverage made with jaggery, black pepper, cardamoms, and water. This simple yet flavorful drink is known as Panakam in Telugu, Panaka in Kannada, and Panagam in Tamil.In South Indian temples, large pots of panakam are…
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SATTU PEANUT THANDAI LADOOS
SATTU PEANUT THANDAI LADOOS India is a vast and diverse country, comprising many states, each with its unique culture and traditions. Indian culture is renowned for its rich heritage, vibrant festivals, and diverse traditions. Festival celebrations are incomplete without food; in fact, food plays a central role in these festivities. Each celebration has its specific…
SEMOLINA STEAMED CAKE
SEMOLINA STEAMED CAKE Semolina Steamed Cake has taken social media by storm with its unique combination of semolina, jaggery, and coconut. What’s more? It’s eggless, single-serve, and can be prepared quickly. Lightly sweetened with jaggery and fluffy like idlis, this cake has become a viral sensation. Preparation Time: 5 minutesResting Time:10 minutesSteaming Time: 15 minutesMakes:…
BAKED GULAB JAMUN DONUTS
BAKED GULAB JAMUN DONUTS Baked Gulab Jamun Donuts offer a creative and delicious twist on traditional Gulab Jamun, combined with the convenience of baked donuts. This fusion dessert brings together the flavors of classic Indian sweets with the modern convenience of baked donuts. These donuts are made with a mixture of flour, sugar, and spices,…
MITHO KHICHDO ( SWEET KHICHDO )
Mitho KhichdoSweet Khichdo Makar Sankranti /uttrayana/ maghi / Pongal all are harvest festivals and homes are full of delicious aromas of authentic festive foods. The sun has transited from the zodiac of Sagittarius(dhanu) to Capricorn(makara). The sky is dotted with pretty and colorful kites. Emerald green fields are being harvested. Every state of our nation…
KHICHDO (SPICY & SAVOURY)
Khichdo (Spicy & Savoury) Makar Sankranti /uttrayana/ maghi / Pongal all are harvest festivals and homes are full of delicious aromas of authentic festive foods. The sun has transited from the zodiac of Sagittarius(dhanu) to Capricorn(makara). The sky is dotted with pretty and colorful kites. Emerald green fields are being harvested. Every state of our…
PANCHAMRIT
PANCHAMRIT Panchamrit as its name suggests, is prepared from five ingredients which are milk, curd, honey, mishri and ghee. Additionally dry fruits, fox nuts, tulsi leaves (holy basil) are also added. This is one of the Lord Krishna’s favourite prasad. In Sanskrit, panch means five and amrit means nectar, which is considered as the drink…
DAHI PHULKI
DAHI PHULKI Dahi Phulki is a popular snack across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and some part of Pakistan. This simple yet flavourful dish is originated in Awadhi cuisine. Similar to Dahi vada/ dahi bhalla but unique in taste. This snack is very famous in Lucknow. Dahi phulki is also one of the Iftari dish during Ramadan….
PAAN SHEERA
PAAN SHEERA Sheera or halwa is traditional Indian sweet. Rava sheera/suji halwa is one of the sheera/halwa which is often prepared in my kitchen. Apart from the classic rava sheera, I have tried variations in flavours in this sheera.Today, I have prepared Paan sheera for Holi festival. This twist in the classic sheera turned out…
PAAN FALOODA
PAAN FALOODA Falooda is a popular Indain summer drink which is prepared with basil seeds, falooda sev/vermicelli, rose syrup and milk. Apart from rose falooda,other flavours like khas, mango, strawberry, pistachio,saffron also are popular.Today, I have prepared a Paan flavoured falooda. The fresh betel leaves gives this falooda a refreshing flavour with deliciousness. Preparation time:…
DOLLOPS BY DIPA 