1. Raita : Cucumber Raita is famous Indian raita (Yogurt sauce). Cool yogurts, fresh cucumbers and spices balanced spicy Indian foods. It tastes delicious with paratha and any spicy Indian veg. Mint or cilantro with jeera adds awesome tastes. Raitas serves with biryanis, spicy rice also. 2. Mathia : Mathiya is is a savoury math […]

1. Khichdi : Khich?? alternate spellings khichdi, khichri, khichdee, khichadi, khichuri, khichari, kitcheree, kitchree, and many other variants, is a South Asian preparation made from rice and lentils (dal). Khichri is commonly considered to be a comfort food, and was the inspiration for the Anglo-Indian dish kedgeree. Khichri is also thought to be the inspiration […]

1. Malapua : Malapua is an pancake served as a dessert or a snack. which is also served to Jagannath in his Sakala Dhupa (Morning food served to the lord). It is During Paush Sankranti, Malapuas are prepared in Bengali homes. Malapuas along with mutton curry is served in many non-vegetarian Maithil homes during Holi.Malapua […]

1. Thekua : Thekua or Khajuria or Thikari is a dry sweet from Nepal. It is very popular in Southern Nepal and in Indian regions such as Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal).Thekua is a revered prasad (offering to god) in the Chhath puja. It has been used as a sweet snack for centuries […]

1. Raita : Raita is an Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi condiment made with yogurt (dahi) and can be used as either a sauce or dip, or a salad. The yogurt may be seasoned with coriander, cumin, mint, cayenne pepper, and other herbs and spices. 2. Shahi paneer : Shahi paneer is a preparation of paneer […]

1. Amras : In J. R. R. Tolkiens legendarium, Amras is a fictional character, the twin brother of Amrod being the youngest sons of F 2. Chili pepper : The chili pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. In Britain, Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and […]

1. Papadum : Papadam, pronounced as poppadum is a thin, crisp discshaped Indian food typically based on a seasoned dough made from black gram (urad flour), fried or cooked with dry heat. Flours made from other sources such as lentils, chickpeas, rice, or potato, can be used. Papadams are typically served as an accompaniment to […]

1. Idli : most common breakfast in many households. The batter is usually prepared the previous night to allow it to settle. Idlis can be made in various shapes round and square! 2. Chicken or Mutton : For the non-vegetarian lovers (or fanatics ;)) this is the day we wait for! Masala powders are typically […]

1. Dhaniyala podi : This is the godsend gift when your taste buds are dead because of cold or fever and you don 2. Pulusu : a tamarind flavoured liquid item that goes well with only a few vegetables (like Bhindi, chamadumpa/arbi) and fish! This item is unique to Andhra Pradesh. There is a buttermilk […]

1. Biryani : Ah, the famed biryani J. But this biryani is not the famed one, because we typically do not make dum biryani at home. If it 2. Pootharekulu : Pootharekulu or Poothareku (singular) is a popular sweet from Andhra Pradesh, India. ‘Pootha’ is coating and ‘Reku’ (plural Rekulu) is sheet in Telugu. PoothaRekulu […]

1. Chuak : Chuak is the traditional Tripuri ricebeer. It is made by fermenting rice in water. Its usually drunk on social occasions of any Tripuri ceremony as a ritual. Chuak is offered to village elders on any occasion or celebration in a traditional Tripuri family. 2. Lamb and mutton : Lamb, hogget, and mutton […]