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Sumangali prarthanai The term “Sumangali” is given to Married women living with her husband and “Prarthanai” is prayer. Sumangali Prarthanai is a traditional ritual performed in South Indian Brahmin (Tamil brahmin) homes before auspicious ceremonious occasions like a marriage, upanayanam - sacred thread ceremony, shashtipoorthi,sadhabishegam, etc. some families even do before seemandham or grahapravsesham too. Even without any occasions, some families do pondugal to pray ancestors. Why Mangali pondugal Special poojai are performed for women by women....

Dinner time at my house lately has been basically a game of Jenga…there are so many moving parts, that finding a moment for us all to sit down and eat together seems like a luxury. Sports practices, end of the school year concerts and presentations..the weeknights right now are filled with all sorts of happy problems. But with that said, I have resorted to warming up chicken nuggets in the microwave with a side of baby carrots and calling it dinner....

We eat chicken a lot in our house. I prefer chicken to red meat, even though I know my husband would disagree. I just love how versatile and easy a chicken recipe is to prepare! Most often, though, we enjoy grilled chicken. And while I love to play around with all sorts of flavors and marinades, I ALWAYS come back to my most favorite…the BEST Chicken Marinade. This Is Going To Be Your Go-To Chicken Marinade!...

In a heavy-bottomed pan dry roast raw rice. Roast evenly till the rice turns golden brown. Transfer the roasted rice to a wide plate and let it cool In the same pan add moong dal and roast evenly till the dal till golden brown. Transfer the dal into the plate containing dal Cool them completely. Then grind them coarse in rava (Sooji/Semolina) texture In a microwave-safe bowl add 2 cups of crushed jaggery and 3 cups of hot water and microwave till the jaggery melts down...

Ghee pepper pongal is popular temple prasadam. freshly crushed pepper gives an aromatic flavor to ghee Pongal. Tirupathi parasadam PONGAL Pongal is a traditional South Indian savory recipe. Unique ingredients and cooking style make Pongal taste divine. pressure cooker khara Pongal is so easy and flavorful. Perfect for the Pongal festival, navaratri, etc. Should I add dal For Balaji temple prasadam moong dal is not added. if you are making homestyle milagu pongal add dal according to your taste...

Tofu chocolate chip cookies are healthy and tasty cookie. Perfect vegetarian after school kids friendly snacks. Time for a guest post, today we have Madhavi from Cyber Kitchen. I happen to know Madhavi for quite sometime through social media. Madhavi’s blog is all about baked recipes. Being a big fan of baked recipes, lot of her recipes are in my do list:-) I approached Madhavi for toddler friendly recipe and she happily accepted....

So it’s still Halloween Party Week! In case you missed our first installment, check out my Cauldron Cupcakes !But really, what’s a party without cake? Well it ain’t a party, I can tell you that much. This cake, while looking fancy, is absolutely something everyone can make. That fancy ganache dripping down?Well, it’s basically covering any and all imperfections of un-smooth frosting. I’ll show you how easy this is… Let’s talk....

Can I skip resting time after marinating? No, for the best flavors you need to rest the warranted raw banana for at least 1 hour. Poriyal recipe collection in TMF Varuval recipes in TMF Water Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp To marinate: Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder -1 tablespoon (Adjust according to your taste) Sesame oil - 2 tbsp Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Garam masala - 1 tsp Tamarind paste - 1/2 tsp Asafoetida/Hing(Perungayam) – a generous portion Rice flour - 1 tbsp Salt – as needed To roast: Oil to shallow fry...

Ever since my childhood days I have got a special fascination for Noodles. Those days maggi noodles was my favorite after-school snacks. With tomato ketchup the noodles vanishes in no time. Whenever we visit to restaurant Indo - Chinese fried rice and veg Hakka Noodles are my favorites. My mother prepares a version of fried rice with soy sauce in her own style but noodles was not common at home....

Other Vegetables for Pulao Yes, you can use vegetables like corn, capsicum, mushroom, paneer, etc for pulav. CAN I COOK VEGETABLE PULAO IN THE INSTANT POT? Yes, for the instant pot version avoid soaking the rice. Add 1: 1 + 1/2 water, cook for 5 minutes, and do natural pressure release. CAN I COOK VEGETABLE PULAO IN OIL? Yes, using ghee is optional but it gives the pulav a good flavor....

So…we went to Belize! After four years of not truly vacationing together, the tulip-man and I decided that enough was enough and booked tickets to Belize. In picking the vacation spot, our stipulations were that: It was a short flight from Atlanta, near where we spent Christmas It had beaches, because after four years of no vacation the tulip-man needed some white sand therapy It had scuba diving, because I’ve always wanted to learn It didn’t cost a fortune to get to, never mind the fact that we planned the vacation in high season (between Christmas and New Years)...

Muffins are kind of my new favorite food group. I mean, they’re a perfectly acceptable cake for breakfast option… And these little beauties are super soft, sweetened with white chocolate and fresh raspberries and topped with a powdered sugar glaze. What’s not to love? You could easily use strawberries or blueberries in these as well…or even mix up your berries and make it a party. And certainly you could skip the glaze on top, but I’m not sure we could be friends anymore....

What is kale? First, a bit about kale itself! Kale is an ancient cultivar of cabbage that originally came from the Eastern Mediterranean region, primarily modern-day Turkey. The name was spelled “Cale” in Medieval Britain, and prior to this, it came from the Latin term “Caulis” meaning cabbage. Kale has been cultivated for thousands of years and was eaten in Greece as early as the 4th Century BCE. It wasn’t until the 1800s that kale made its way to the United States and became popularized in dishes like kale salads....

Spring is in the air and that means it’s coconut season. Did I just invent that? Coconut Season? It feels like Spring and Easter and pastel colors make me hungry for coconut. There has to be a scientific explanation for that. Let me go go a little internet investigation on that while you guys look at all the coconut goodness I found around the internet! Of course we are going to start with a few sweet treats from my site....

Americans eat over 110 pounds of potatoes a year, but the humble potato has been a world-wide staple for thousands of years. Potatoes are indigenous to the Andes Mountains of Peru, and came to Europe through early Spanish explorers. They are currently the fifth most important crop in the world. We aren’t sure what color ribbon 5th place gets, but the immigration of the Irish to America in the 19th century speaks to their historical and worldwide importance, A blight on the Irish potato crop resulted in what is called the “Irish Potato Famine”of 1847....

You’ve tried stuffed peppers and stuffed squash, but have you ever tried stuffed avocados? These little snack-sized ensembles are the perfect way to dress up your avocado with any filling you may be feeling. For me, I tend to stick with one of three flavors: bean salad, chickpea “tuna,” or grain salad. All three styles are easy to whip up and use recipes from the blog that you may have already tried!...

If you’ve ever had a food combination that you love but others look upon with a questioning eye, then this post is for you. We’ve rounded up 51 of the weirdest and most enjoyed food combinations around! Whether you enjoy sweet and spicy, creamy and salty, or sweet and salty there is a food pairing for everyone. 51. Salt and apples Salt and apples might seem like a strange combination, but is salty and sweet really that odd?...

As someone who loves cooking at home, I often find myself on a quest for low-carb and healthy alternatives to our traditional Indian recipes. While a lover of potatoes, I created this guide for someone who wishes to reduce their carbohydrate intake for a keto lifestyle or otherwise. These Low Carb substitutes for potatoes work like a charm and you can replace them without compromising the taste or texture of the dish....

Amla candy is a healthy summer special that stays good for months Frozen gooseberry Amount of sugar Ingredients Recipe with step-by-step pictures Nellikai mittai Video recipe What is special about Nellika mittai Nellikkai is rich in antioxidants, low in calories, high in fiber, immunity booster, controls blood sugar, good for skin and hair care plus many more health benefits. Homemade nellikai candy Is easy to make and stays good for months....

Kalyana sweet pachadi recipe sweet pachadi is widely served at Tamil Brahmin weddings/ special meals. Tasty South Indian pachadi with colorful beets is easy to prepare and makes any feast extra special. beetroot pachadi is also served for Onam sadya. If you like Saravana Bhavan-style beetroot sweet pachadi this recipe won’t disappoint you. Muslim kalyana veedu sweet pachadi Coarse grind or mash cooked beetroot follow the rest of the steps for bhai veetu beetroot pachadi....