Indian Festival Recipes, Navarathri Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Snacks, Sundal Recipes

RAJMA SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 17, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rajma or Red Kidney Beans is a protein filled legume besides having numerous minerals.Usually we make Rajma Chawal or Pulao or any gravy.This is one easy and non fussy sundal variety apt for Navarathri and will be a hit among kids as well.My daughter is very fond of rajma and I made this on the first day of Navarathri itself.You can spice it with any masala and make a lot of variations.Rajma is known to have so much health benefits and it is good to make sundal for this season,where most would be fasting.Here goes the recipe of Rajma Sundal…..

ARISI VELLA PUTTU/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 16, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Arisi Vella Puttu is a traditional sweet made in the tamil households on Navarathri Fridays.It is a steamed and soft sweet and tastes awesome with jaggery and coconut flavours.I am happy to share with you all that this recipe was published in the Chennai edition of The Hindu Metroplus last Friday. Usually sundals are prepared during Navarathri but at the same time this puttu is also offered to the GODDESS.You can also make puttu with rice flakes or aval which I intend to post later.So readers,here comes the tasty aromatic puttu for the festive season. Notes

ARISI THENGAI PAYASAM/RICE COCONUT KHEER

October 14, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is the second day of Navarathri celebrations and iam back with another payasam or kheer recipe.It is a rice and coconut based payasam with a creamy texture.Iam planning to post a few payasam recipes for the festive season and this one was prepared yesterday.Since it is jaggery based it is auspicious for naivedhyam too.Tune in for more such kheer recipes at Nithya’s Kitchen,Now back to the recipe,it is a flavourful payasam with little preparations.And on this joyous occasion try out this kheer and offer it to the GODDESS and serve it to all.. Notes

GREEN GRAM SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 13, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Green gram or moong bean as it is called is a legume variety full of health and energy.Besides being used in pesarattu,an andhra based dosa,payasam,salad and dal this one tastes great when made sundal with this. Today being first day of Navarathri this is an easy and most fast recipe to make.Colourwise also this sundal is appealing to the eyes and is dark green in colour.A tasty and quick naivedhyam for the GODDESS comes your way on the start of this festive season.. Notes Adding a bit of jaggery enhances the taste.

VELLAI KONDAKADALAI SUNDAL/CHICKPEA SUNDAL

October 11, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Vellai kondakadalai or chickpea sundal is a tasty and protein loaded sundal with grounded spices.All at home are a fan of this sundal and iam happy to post this for the forthcoming Navarathri celebration this week.All kids are fond of channa masala and any channa based recipe and this sundal is no exception to that.This is usually made in addition to navarathri,on any poojas or offerings to GOD.It is an easy recipe for beginners as well and do try this aromatic sundal this festive season.. Notes

PEANUT SUNDAL/VERKADALAI SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 7, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Peanut or verkadalai is a tasty legume with which I have used in this sundal recipe.It is an easy sundal recipe for the Navarathri celebrations.Peanut has lot of goodness and iron content.As all legumes this is filling and tasty.I have a few sundal recipes in my blog,but this and chickpeas sundal is a favourite at home.As we all know,kids are fond of peanuts and they’ll like it for sure.Normally I prepare sundal of one legume or dal variety each day on all the nine days and have variation each day.Do try the healthy version of this sundal and let me…

KARAMANI SWEET SUNDAL/COW GRAM SWEET SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 6, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

Navarathri celebrations are round the corner and all must be busy preparing for the festivities.Each part of the state in india has a different way of celebrating and in Tamil Nadu golu or arrangement of dolls in steps called padi is done and on nine days different varieties of dishes are made and offered as naivedhya to the GODESS.Chief among the things offered are sundal,a dish made out of legumes and dals.This one here is karamani or cow gram as it is called and I have made it with a sweet note.This is tasty and fulfilling and can be made…

ASH GOURD KOOTU

October 5, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Whenever a south indian menu comes to mind and I have to make a full fledged tamil cuisine,I don’t forget making this kootu.It is juicy,spicy and tastes awesome with any rice and gravy.The coconut imparts a special taste to the ash gourd and with crispy dal temperings tastes even good.I make this during any get togethers and every time is enjoyed and liked by all.You can have this with rasam and rice too,it also tastes nice.Try this simple humble kootu and let me know.. Notes

BEACH STYLE SUNDAL/ WHITE PEAS SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

October 4, 2015 by Nithya 1 Comment

Sundal are made with various legumes and dals and each one is best enjoyes during Navarathri celebrations,which we all know is just round the corner.I have a few sundal recipes and am planning to do some this week too.This sundal is loved by all as it is a bit spicy and tangy with the addition of grated mangoes and adds colour of carrots.This is also called thengai mangai pattani sundal.You can make this for neveidhyam or can have as an after school snack on normal days.It is fully loaded with proteins an dquite filling too.Do try this for Navarathri and…

INSTANT MORKUZHAMBU/ BACHELORS RECIPES/KUZHAMBU VARIETIES

September 23, 2015 by Nithya 3 Comments

It is a favorite gravy,this Morkuzhambu.But this one does not involve the usual soaking of dals and the lengthy proceedure. This is an easy recipe which I learnt from my MIL who learnt it from her MIL.Secret family recipe.As I was scrolling in my blog,I realised I didn’t have this yogurt based recipe ,so I started preparing it instantly.Even bachelors who want to have morkuzhambu the easy way can go ahead with this.The other point to be noted here is that,even if you don’t have any veggie,still you can make this as I have made this with Manathakkali Vathal. You…

VELLA SEEDAI/SWEET SEEDAI/JANMASHTAMI RECIPES

September 5, 2015 by Nithya Leave a comment

This is festive time and we celebrate many occasions during the month of august and september.KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI is celebrated with pomp and joy throughout the country and this vella seedai or sweet version of seedai is apt for offering it to GOD.Last post was salt version and this sweet seedai is prepared along with uppu seedai and offered as naivedhyam.It is slightly bigger in size compared to salt seedai and the taste is phenominal.I always remember my childhood days while rolling these out as me and my brother helped our mom.As kids these small events were always special and memories…

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RAJMA SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

ARISI VELLA PUTTU/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

ARISI THENGAI PAYASAM/RICE COCONUT KHEER

GREEN GRAM SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

VELLAI KONDAKADALAI SUNDAL/CHICKPEA SUNDAL

PEANUT SUNDAL/VERKADALAI SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

KARAMANI SWEET SUNDAL/COW GRAM SWEET SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

ASH GOURD KOOTU

BEACH STYLE SUNDAL/ WHITE PEAS SUNDAL/NAVARATHRI RECIPES

INSTANT MORKUZHAMBU/ BACHELORS RECIPES/KUZHAMBU VARIETIES

VELLA SEEDAI/SWEET SEEDAI/JANMASHTAMI RECIPES

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