Ganesha Chaturthi or Ganesha Festival is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi or Chavath.
Jangiri is a popular Indian sweet typically made during weddings, special occasions or festivals. Jangiri is often confused with Jalebi due to how both the sweets look. Though the process…
Javvarisi Payasam (Sago Kheer / Sabudana Kheer) is a popular South Indian payasam / kheer variety made during festivals or weddings. Made with Javvarisi, milk and ghee, it is easy…
Badam Halwa is a rich and delicious Indian sweet made with almond puree, sugar, ghee and milk. It is one of the most popular sweets in South India. Typically made…
Besan Ladoo is an all-time favorite ladoo variety for any special occasion. It is very easy to prepare and requires just a handful of ingredients. Made using besan (chickpea) flour,…
Karuppu Kondakadalai Sundal or Black Chana Sundal is a simple and tasty sundal made on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and offered as a prasadam to the deities and given…
Chocolate Kozhukattai is a delicious way to get your little ones to eat the modaks. Kozhukattai or Modak is said to be a favorite dish of Lord Ganesha. Ganesha is…
Dry Fruits Kozhukattai is a tasty variation to the regular kozhukattai (modak) made during Ganesh Chaturthi. Called as Kozhukattai in South and Modak in the North, there are numerous regional…
Vella Kozhukattai or Mothagam is a popular and traditional Vinayaka Chaturthi sweet made with rice flour, grated coconut and powdered jaggery. Vella Kozhukattai is a must have dish in all…
Samai Thattai is a healthy and nutritious alternative to the popular South Indian snack. Samai or Little Millet is a nutritious and ancient grain of India. Often used to make…
Ulundu Vadai is a very popular South Indian vada variety served as an appetizer snack during festivals and special occasions. Known by numerous names such as Medhu Vadai, Garelu, Medu…
Masala Vadai (or Masala Vada) is a very very popular South Indian deep fried snack. Also known as Chana Dal Vada, they are a very popular evening tea time snack…
Rava Laddu or Rava Ladoo is a simple, easy and quick to make Indian sweet made with rava (sooji), caradmoms and topped with raisins & cashew nuts. Unlike other sweets…
Dry Fruits Semiya Payasam is a delicious variation to the popular South Indian dessert. This classic dish is made using milk, vermicelli and generous portions of dry fruits. A simple…
Pattani Sundal is a typical South Indian snack dish. Made using dried white peas, this is an anytime snack and is often made during Navratri festival. Legumes are a healthy…
Modak, a simple sweet or spicy dish is a quintessential aspect during the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi. Modak|Kozhakattai. It is believed from time immemorial that Lord Ganesha is fond of…
The banana plant is maybe the only one where all of its parts are put to use. Apart from the common fruit, the raw version, stem, leaves and even the…
Karanji or Karjikkai | Karjikaylu | Gujiya is a sweet dish made from maida and sooji and is stuffed with coconut or dry fruits. Similar to the modak, the combinations…
Fried Kozhukattai (Fried Modak / Fried Modhakam) is a popular savoury variation of the normal Kozhukattai made during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This is also made when there are excess or…
A popular sweet from Thanjavur, TN.
Aloo Cheese Sev (Potato Cheese Sev) is a classic crunchy snack that will make you want for more. The traditional Sev is made using only potatoes, this variation uses cheese…
Undrallu (Steamed Rice Balls) is made during Ganesh Chaturthi festival.