The Story Of Krishna and Sudama
- 13
- November
- 2020
Story-telling is my new-found entertainment at home! From my Indian background, one of the oldest and most durable stories that have enthralled generations is mythologies! So, recently I happen to tell Lord Krishna and Sudama story to my little one. A True Friendship – Lord Krishna and Sudama This is a story that demolishes the […]
Pohe Dahi Bath / Aval Thayir Saadham / Avalakki Dahi Bath
- 13
- January
- 2011
Aval Thayir Saadham: Ingredients: Rice Flakes 1 cup Fresh curd 1 cupSalt Green chilies 3 choppedGinger 1 inch gratedCurry leaves fewMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 Peppercorn 1/4 spoonChana-Urid dal 2 spoonsAsafoetida 1/4 spoonOil few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the spices one by one and wait till they sizzle. Wash […]
Aval Dosai / Avalakki Dosa / Poha Dosa / Rice Flakes Pancake
- 01
- December
- 2010
Aval Dosai: It has been a very looooong due for me to fix this particular recipe. As you know…I don’t have any nearby Indian grocery stores around. Anyway, when I visited my motherland…tried every possible unavailable ingredient(in U.S) in my cooking and food:) Yep, happy:) Well, coming to the point…I believe this is one of […]
Aval Upma
- 06
- October
- 2008
Aval Upma: Pohe Upma. Poha Upma. Avalaki Upma. Ingredients: Rice flakes(aval/poha’) 1 cup Potato 1 cubed Salt Turmeric 1 pinch Green chilies 1 finely chopped Ginger 1-2″ finely chopped Onion 1 fienly chopped Chana-Urad dal 2 spoons Mustard 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Asafoetida 1 pinch Curry leaves few Cilantro to garnish Lemon juice […]
Aval Laddu – Gokulashtami Special
- 25
- August
- 2008
One of the nicest things about Hindu homes is our festivals; we have such a variety, that there is something to suit everyone’s taste. I love the community of a festival that everyone can gather to have good time. And, about festival foods…most of the time, it can be challenging, taunting and also expensive. However, […]
Dilkush Mixture – Home Made Mixture
- 02
- August
- 2007
DilKush Mixture:Savory Chivda. Ingredients: Potato 2 large Saboodana/Jawarisi 1 fistful Rice flakes/Pohe/Poha/Aval 1/4 cup Peanuts/Groun nuts 1/2 cup Cashew nuts 1 fistful Golden Raisins 1 fisful Garlic 6 cloves(along with skin) Curry leaves few Salt Turmeric powder 1/2 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Oil for deep frying. Method: Cut potatoes into matchstick’s size thickeness. Heat […]
Aval Payasam – Gokulashtami Treats
- 02
- August
- 2007
Ingredients 1 cup rice flakes (poha) 1 cube butter 3/4 c sugar 1/2 c grated coconut 5 almonds, soaked and peeled 1/2 tsp cardamom 2 cups evaporated milk (half and half) 10 cashew nuts 1 fistful raisins Method In a wide wok, melt butter and add rice flakes, fry till it turns golden. Set aside. […]
