All Entries in the "Festive Dishes" Category
Dadhojanam / jewel rice / Curd rice
Being an Andhrite, we end our meals with a dollop of curd that is usually mixed with rice. Today, I craved for this fruit flavored curd rice that tastes so yummy and delectable. Yogurt seasoned with little spicy tempering and fruity flavor that seeps into the creamy yogurt is an absolute heart winner. A key [...]
Boondi laddu
Hope every one had a safe and happy diwali. We went to temple and they gave sparkles to all kids (both my elder and yonger got them). My elder son had so much fun with them, while my younger son is hesitent to touch them, my eldest took the pleasure of having all the sparkles. [...]
Rava laddu
Diwali reminds of crackers and sweets. I remeber the days when i would go shopping with my dad to buy crackers for me and my brother. I count my sparkles 10 times or more to make sure, my brother has not taken them. I love to go shopping with my dad, he used to talk [...]
Andhra Pumpkin pulusu / Gummadikaya pulusu
Haloween season has started and where ever I go, I see pumpkins all around. It is so festive to see all the orange pumpkins in different sizes (With all those bright colors around, I am already in a holiday mood). In US, during this Halloween month they make different dishes with pumpkin (pumpkin pie, pumpkin [...]
Andhra Garelu
In my house, no festival is completed without garelu, pulihora and payasam. During the festive days, almost all the south Indian kitchens, back at home end up with more or less the same menu. Ulli Garelu ( that’s how I love to call) are so crunchy and is packed with protein. we have so many [...]
Sweet Pongal / Paramannam
Happy Dussera to all my viewers!!!! According to Hindu tradition & spiritual customs Annam Payasam or Paramannam is a sweet dish which is prepared as an offering to God in almost every home in Andhra on most special occasions and festivals. My mom cooks this paramannam every Saturday as nayvedyam to venkateswara swamy. This is [...]
Sweet Coconut balls / Kobbari Lousu / Kobbari Undalu
Sweet Coconut balls called as ‘KOBBARI LOUSU / KOBBARI UNDALU’ is one of the several Andhra traditional home sweets. These laddoos are very soft and delicious. This sweet is very easy to put together with few ingredients and makes a very delicious dessert (which I should have after every meal). I do this sweet during [...]
Sunnundalu
This is another traditional Andhra sweet. Roasted urad dal is ground with sugar into sand like powder, mixed with pure ghee, and the mixture is shaped into round balls. This sweet is much beloved because of its unique taste and nutritional value. These are often prepared for special occasions like baby showers (srimantham), etc. I [...]
Pulihora / Tamarind Rice / Chintapandu Pulihora recipe
Pulihora does not need any introduction for most of the South Indians, especially people from Andhra. It is called by different names in different regions. Tamarind sourness dominates the rice and is neutralized just right enough with the fiery hotness of green chilies, the wholesome crunch of fried peanuts, cashews and the flavor full richness [...]
Andhra Home Style Vegetable Pulav/ Veggie Pulav
P-U-L-A-V. This very simple 5 letter word brings up images of a dish that is rich and exotic, packed with aromatic spices and yummy tasty vegetables. When I was growing up, Pulav was my Mom’s specialty. She used to make it every week end with chicken curry as my whole family loves it. My Grand [...]