Chilli prawn tagliatelle

Fancy a quick pasta dish that’s bursting with fresh, zingy flavours? Red chilli, garlic, watercress and rocket are the perfect match for prawns in this all-in-one meal that’s ready in just 10 minutes...

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Puliyodharai ~ Tamarind Rice

A popular neivedhyam aka Prasadam offered in South Indian temples is Puliyodharai/Pulihora. Each temple has its own signature prasadam be it the Tirupathi laddu, the puliyodharai offered at the Meenakshi temple in Madhurai or the chakkra pongal offered at Sampat Vinayagar temple in Vizag. The flavor and textures of prasadam that we eat in holy places is difficult to replicate in home kitchens. Temple offerings have a superior addictive taste and its hard to describe in words how one feels relishing the holy prasad in the soothing presence of the Almighty. God bless the temple cooks as they churn out fresh and tasty food day in and day out....

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Perugu Garelu

Last year, as part of the Navratri special recipes, I blogged crispy Vada recipe (Garelu) that are light and fluffy on the inside with a crisp exterior. This Diwali, I have for you, dear readers, Andhra style Dahi Vada aka Perugu Garelu (Aavadalu). They differ from North Indian style Dahi Vada in terms of the tempering and the use of green chilies and ginger....

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Appalu – Ganesh Chaturthi Recipe

Appalu – Naivedhyam for Lord Ganapati (Vinayaka Chavithi/Ganesh Chaturthi)
Tomorrow we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi and I have many of you writing in asking for some traditional festival recipes. I have already blogged a few Ganesh Chaturthi festival recipes like Undrallu, Kudumulu, Paala Undrallu and Biyyam Rava Kudumulu....

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