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Sri Rama Navami Paanakam Vadapappu Recipe

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          Sri Rama Navami Paanakam Vadapappu Recipe Panakam recipe a special drink made for Rama navami festival.Panakam always reminds me of the ones that is served in temples in a small tumbler. I so love this drink.Jaggery pepper drink flavoured with cardamom is a natural body coolant and is perfect for hot summers. The festival of Rama Navami marks the birthday celebrations of the Hindu Lord Rama, who is considered to be one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.  According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the ninth day of the Chaitra month, which is the Spring season. The prasadam / naivaidhyam made on the day are usually coolant in nature Panakam are essential drinks for the occasion.

Tomato Rasam Andhra Style

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                            Tomato Rasam Andhra Style There are many recipes for making tomato rasam. This is the easiest and simple recipe to make the tomato rasam plus a delicious one. step by step preparation is explained in below youtube video.

pudina chutney

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                                 Pudina Chutney Mint Chutney or Pudina Chutney is a delicious & spicy condiment prepared from fresh mint leaves (pudina), coriander leaves, ginger, garlic and yogurt (curd).  What is Chutney? Chutney is akin to sauce in the cuisines of Indian subcontinent. Chutneys can be wet, semi-dry or dry and can be sweet, sour or spicy. Many times chutneys that contrast in taste and color are served together to tingle the taste buds in every possible way. step by step preparation is explained in below youtube video.

Bisi Bele Bath

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                                  Bisi Bele Bath The traditional preparation of this dish is quite elaborate and involves the use of spicy masala, toor dal (a type of lentil), rice, ghee and vegetables. Spices like nutmeg, asafoetida, curry leaves and tamarind pulp contribute to its unique flavour and taste. Some versions of the dish are prepared with up to thirty ingredients It is served hot and sometimes eaten with chutney, boondi, salad, papad, or potato chips. This dish is commonly found in restaurants that serve the Udupi cuisine. step by step preparation is explained in below youtube video.

Ugadi Pachadi

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                                      Ugadi Pachadi The name Yugadi or Ugadi is derived from the Sanskrit words yuga (age) and ādi (beginning): "the beginning of a new age".Yugadi or Ugadi falls on "Chaitra Shudhdha Paadyami" or the first day of the bright half of the Indian month of Chaitra. This generally falls in late March or early April of the Gregorian calendar. step by step preparation is explained in below youtube video.

Coconut Rice Recipe

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                               Coconut Rice Recipe In south India, coconut rice is a favorite and is made during festivals like Pongal and Navratri. Some of the naivedyam or prasadam. This South Indian Coconut Rice Recipe is a mildly spiced and light rice dish cooked with fresh coconut. A perfect light recipe that can be served along with kurma, sambar or a thin South Indian curry. Here is how to make coconut rice recipe  (Step by Step and Video)

Mango Chutney Recipe

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                                Mango Chutney Recipe Mango chutney is great as a side or a starter to an Indian meal. Green mango chutney, also known as raw mango chutney, is an Indian chutney prepared from unripe mangoes.  Ripe mangoes are sweet and are not used for chutneys as they are eaten raw. Green unripe mangoes are hard and sour, and they are cooked as chutneys. Mango chutneys are tangy in taste. step by step preparation is explained in below youtube video.