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Recipe: Ugadi Pachadi – a Reflection of the Myriad Flavours of Life

It is that time of the year when the old gives way to the new and nature is basking in the colours of spring.  It is time for one of India’s most popular festivals, Ugadi aka Yugadi which is also the festival of new beginnings.  Celebrated in a big way in the states of Karnataka,… Continue reading Recipe: Ugadi Pachadi – a Reflection of the Myriad Flavours of Life

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Recipe: Sakkare Acchu: festive sugar mould figurines

Sakkare acchu which translates to sugar moulds in Kannada refers to figurines made using sugar syrup for Makar Sankranthi and other festive occasions. It is a festive speciality. “Sugar is always symbolic of festivities and of all things auspicious.  Hence these figurines are prepared not only during Sankranti but also for celebratory occasions like weddings”… Continue reading Recipe: Sakkare Acchu: festive sugar mould figurines