Lord Ganesha is offered several forms of laddu /laadu during Ganesh utsav as he is fond of laddus. Seems like we have borrowed his sweet tooth for these Ten days! 🙂 After Modak its long list of laddus starting with mothi choor laddu, boondi laddu, besan laddu and rava laddu that are are commonly prepared… Continue reading Laddu Laddu and more Laddus for Bappa!
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Ganesha’s – Kheer /Payas/Payasam
Any festival is incomplete with out the regional form of Kheer /Payas /Payasam offered to Lord Ganesh. As we enter the third day of Ganesh Utsav on 21 Sep 2012, here's a little detail on Kheer. There are at least 50 variants in which Kheer is prepared across India that I am aware of may… Continue reading Ganesha’s – Kheer /Payas/Payasam
Chana dal- khatti Kairi upma (Chick Pea RawMango Upma)
One lip smacking traditional recipe of summers in Maharashtra and arts of Karnataka, Gujrat made specially during chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami.      Ingredients: Chick Pea (Bengal Gram) -200 gms ( Soaked in water for 6-7 hrs Raw Mango (grated) – 1 medium size /100gms Oil -1 tbsp (15gms) Cumin - 1 tsp Mustard seeds… Continue reading Chana dal- khatti Kairi upma (Chick Pea RawMango Upma)