Divinity and Food: Five Popular South Indian Temple Foods
There is no denying the fact, that food and religion in India are intrinsically related. Sanskrit phrases like “Annam Brahma” which means food is God, “Raso Vishnuhu” which essentially means…
Paniyaram: A Much Loved Delicacy from the South
Paniyaram is a popular South Indian dish that is typically made for breakfast or as a snack using a special batter. It is a type of dumpling or fritter that…
Recipe: Gur (Jaggery) ka Sharbat a Refreshing Summer Drink
Come summer and the sweltering heat calls for some refreshing drinks. Gur Ka Sharbat is a popular jaggery-based drink that is perfect for the upcoming summer months. Gur is the…
Ganesh Chaturthi: a Sumptuous Offering for the Lord of Beginnings
It is that time of the year again, when we celebrate one of the most popular Gods of the Hindu calendar, Lord Ganesha. Also called the Lord of beginnings, His…
Recipe: Fenugreek Seeds Thambuli
Made from a plethora of ingredients like fresh greens (like brahmi, fenugreek leaves and spinach), spices (like pepper, fenugreek seeds) and vegetables and fruits like onion, raw mango etc, thambulis…
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…
Recipe: Green Chilli Pickle – a Medley of Flavours
It is often said that there is nothing like a bite of pickle to perk up the drabbest of meals. This is indeed true for they add a touch of…
Mattu Gulla: a much loved regional delicacy
Mention the word ‘Mattu Gulla‘ and it is sure to bring a glimmer to the eyes of anyone hailing from Udupi or the Dakshin Kannada region. A unique variety of…
Recipe: Potato Samosa: a universally loved dish
Today is World Samosa Day and there is no denying the fact that this is one dish that is loved world over. A dish that originated in Central Asia, Samosas…
Recipe: Mangalore Buns – a nice way to use ripened bananas
Overripe bananas making their way into banana cakes and banana bread is something we all know of. But did you know you can also use the bananas to make Mangalore…