Thiruvathirai Kali is prepared and offered to Lord Shiva on the auspicious occasion of Thiruvathirai .This falls on the Tamil month of Margazhi and the star of the day being Thiruvathirai or Arudhra{December-January} .It happens on Pournami day…
Read moreRava Kozhakattai or Modak made from sooji or semolina is made usually by frying. It is mandatory for Offering in Ganesha Homams and also made during Sankat Hara Chathurthi which falls on the fourth day after Poornima of the Krishna…
Read moreJeera Poli is a maida and rava based sweet recipe that is made during Boghi, Tamil New Year or Diwali ,down south in Tamil Nadu. The pooris are deep fried and then soaked in sugar syrup called jeera. Day after…
Read moreDharwad Peda is a sweet unique to the town of Dharwad in Karnataka state. It was originally started by the Thakur family who had migrated from Unnao in Uttar Pradesh and stared business here. Line Bazar Peda is one of…
Read moreThis is basically a recipe made out of gulab jamun mix and not out of gulab jamun. I was quite tempted to try out this exciting recipe as I had never heard of such a sweet before.But it is Diwali…
Read moreLadoo with broken wheat, wheat rava or dalia was totally new to me. I first stumbled upon this while browsing for a different, yet tasty and healthy recipe. This recipe is totally easy and very easy to make. As Diwali…
Read moreCarrot Halwa is a delicious dessert that can be made in a matter of minutes. It is the most favourite recipe of my daughter who relishes each time I make it. It was last week I had got a big…
Read moreModak or Modakam is a dumpling steamed or fried in Indian cuisine. It is made during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and there are many varieties and variations in this delicacy. In our houses we make both sweet and savory modaks both…
Read moreChocolate Modak is an instant recipe made with khova or milk solids and chocolate powder. It is a very easy modak recipe I was wanting to post for a long time. This is a very easy modak and will be…
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Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.
