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Upakarma or Avani Avittam means beginning or “Arambham”, i.e., to begin the study of the Veda (Veda Adhyayanam). For example, Yajur Upakarma means to begin the study of the Yajur Veda. Those belonging to the Yajur Veda observe the Upakarma in the month of Shravan (August-September), on the day of the full moon(poornima). This auspicious day also happens to be the day when Lord Narayana took the avatara as Lord Hayagriva. Lord Hayagriva restored the Vedas to Brahma and also is the God of Knowledge. On the day of Raksha Bandhan, i.e., Shravan Poornima, various states like Tamil Nadu, Kerela, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, etc celebrate the festival of Avani Avittam.
Semiya Payasam (or Vermicelli Payasam or Vermicelli Kheer) is a very popular and traditional South Indian dessert made during special occasions, festivals like Diwali, Navratri, Tamil New Year and South Indian weddings. One of the easiest payasam to make, this is made with roasted vermicelli (semiya), milk & sugar garnished […]
Paal Payasam (or known as Milk Kheer / Pal Payasam) is a rich and creamy South Indian dessert made during festivals and special occasions. No South Indian meal served during a special occasion is complete without pal payasam. This milk kheer is very simple and easy to make with only […]
Murukku (or Chakli) is an extremely popular anytime snack especially in South India. Often served as a tea time snack, they are versatile and are made during various festivals and special occasions. Ingredients: Rice Flour – 2 cups Gram Flour – 1 cup Roasted Gram Flour – 1 cup Red […]
A mouth-watering kesari variety made with aval (poha) and coconut. Kesari is a popular South Indian dessert sweet variety made during festivals or special occasions. Ingredients: Aval (Poha) – 2 cups Coconut – 1 cup, grated Jaggery – 1 cup, powdered Water – 1 cup Ghee as required Cardamom Powder […]
Aval Payasam
A traditional sweet made during festivals like Tamil New Year, Ganesh Chaturthi and other special occasions. Ingredients: Raw Rice – 150 gms Jaggery – 150 gms, powdered Parboiled Rice – 100 gms Urad Dal – 2 tblsp Fenugreek Seeds – 1 tsp Cooking Soda – a pinch Cardamom Powder – […]
Ulundu Vadai is a very popular South Indian vadai variety often served as an evening snack or made during festivals and special occasions. Best served with coconut chutney or mint chutney and sambar. Ingredients: Urad Dal – 200 gms Onions – 2, finely chopped (see note at the end […]
This is an another popular South Indian payasam/kheer variety made during festivals or weddings. Made with Javvarisi (Sago/Sabudana), milk and ghee, it is easy to make and tastes delicious. Ingredients: Sago/Sabudana/Javvarisi – 1/4 cup Full Cream Milk – 3 1/2 cups Ghee – 3 tblsp Cashewnuts – 2 tblsp, broken […]
Medhu Vadai is a very popular deep fried South Indian snack/appetizer served during breakfast or as an evening snack. They are also made during festival or special occasions. Technically Medhu Vadai and Ulundu Vadai are the same, but the difference is in some parts onion is not added to Ulundu […]
Coconut Milk Payasam
