Kosambari is a dish made of lentils, vegetables and spices. It is served as a side dish with the main course. Kosambari (or) Kosumalli is typically served as a side…
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Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar is the founder of Awesome Cuisine. He started Awesome Cuisine in 2008 to showcase the rich culinary heritage of India and also as a means to track his love for food. A Digital Marketer by profession and a foodie by passion, he has been involved in food ever since his school days.
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Patishapta is a traditional Bengali dish made on the occasion of Sankaranthi, which is considered as one of the most important festivals in the Bengali calendar. This festival marks the…
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Pongal is a festival which is celebrated in almost every state of India. It is a four-day festival and often referred to as the ‘harvest festival’ as it takes place…
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Rice Payasam is a South Indian dessert prepared with rice and milk. It is often served with ghee and sugar/jaggery. Traditional recipes for Rice Payasam usually call for the milk…
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Plum season is here and there are a lot of ways to cook them. Poached plums are a simple dessert that you can prepare in just a few minutes. Poached…
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Baked Coconut Shrimp with a sweet and savory sauce is a great choice for a weeknight dinner or weekend grilling. It can be served as an appetizer or main course…
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Christmas Coleslaw is a traditional side dish, particularly common on Christmas tables. A popular variety of coleslaw is made with a creamy dressing and includes grated carrots, shredded cabbage, and…
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A classic Christmas cake is a rich, moist fruit cake and is traditionally served as part of the festive meal. It has its roots in the Victorian era where it…
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Rum and raisin cupcakes are a delicious dessert. They are moist, fluffy, and sweet. They are perfect for the holiday season. The rum gives them a nice rich flavor that…
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Vanilla Cupcakes are a favorite among many people because of its simple and velvety cake. Vanilla Cupcakes is a popular dessert that can be eaten anytime of the day. This…
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The coconut snowballs is a traditional Christmas dessert. They are bite-sized coconut balls, coated with sweetened coconut flakes and toasted coconut flakes. They are easy to make and can be…
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Adraki Chaap (Ginger Lamb Chops) is a popular meat dish from India. It uses lamb chops as its main ingredient and it usually has a spicy flavor due to the…
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Gingerbread Men Cookies are a Christmas Classic! These are your favorite gingerbread cookies in the shape of men! Your kids will love these festive cookies for Christmas and more. Gingerbread…
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Chocolate Swiss Rolls are easy to prepare and can be made with just a few simple steps. They are the perfect dessert to serve any time of the day, not…
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Red Velvet Cake is a classic in the cake world. It is an American favorite, but has also grown in popularity in Europe. The cake is almost always made with…
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Iced Fairy Cakes are a type of cake covered in a thick layer of icing and covered with sprinkles. The cakes are usually iced on the top and sides. Iced…
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A basic vanilla cake consists of a butter cake baked with vanilla extract, milk, and sugar. Vanilla cakes are one of the most popular types of cakes in the world.…
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Bhelpuri is an Indian street food which is made of puffed rice, boiled potatoes, chopped onions, chutneys and a variety of spices. The traditional bhelpuri is made of puffed rice,…
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Motichoor Ladoo is a traditional Indian sweet made from gram flour, sugar, ghee and garnished with pistachios. This recipe is very similar to Boondi Ladoo with the major difference being…
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Nankhatai is an Indian eggless cookie/shortbread popularly served during teatime or as an evening snack. They are also made during special occasions and festivals like Diwali. Unlike many other cookies,…
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Chandrakala is very famous Indian sweet found in local sweet stalls prepared with maida and khoya as main ingredients. Popular during Diwali and other festivities, they can be made easily…
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Badam Katli is a traditional Indian dessert that is made with almonds, sugar, and ghee. There are many myths about this dessert. One of them is that eating Almond Katli…
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Badam Burfi is a traditional Indian sweet made from almonds and sugar. This easy to make sweet can be made at home with just a few ingredients – almonds, sugar…
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Coconut Burfi is a traditional Indian sweet that is enjoyed all around the world. Made with simple ingredients like fresh coconut, sugar and cardamom, it is the perfect Indian dessert…
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Badam Milk is a healthy and delicious dessert. It’s made from almonds and milk, and is a great healthy alternative for those who do not prefer the modern “health drinks”.…
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Capsicum pizza is an Italian dish that is popular for its crispy crust, tomato sauce, and mild capsicum flavor. The name of this dish is derived from the ingredients –…
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Undrallu or Kudumulu is a popular dish made during Ganesh Chaturthi. They are steamed rice balls made with rice flour and is very similar to Kozhukattai (Modak). In Andhra Pradesh,…
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Modak, a simple sweet or spicy dish is a quintessential aspect during the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi. Modak or Kozhakattai. It is believed from time immemorial that Lord Ganesha is…
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Tikha Gathiya (Teekha Gathiya) is a popular Gujarati tea time snack. Gathiya is a spicy and crunchy deep fried savoury made with gram flour, ajwain and various spices. It is…
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Kalakand is a popular and delicious Indian sweet made with paneer and condensed milk. Typically served as a dessert, they are made during festivals and special occasions like Diwali or…