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Kairi Panha - Raw Mango Drink of India

Kairi (raw mango) Panha, is another summer drink of India. The summers in India are very hot and you need of some cool, refreshing and energetic drink at any point of time. The home made drinks (natural) are anytime better than the artificial sugar filled drinks. The natural drinks act as energy boosters and very easy to make. You can store these for about a month as well. Kairi Panha is believed to be originated in the western region of India in the state of Maharshtra. Kairi in marathi means ?raw mango?? and in Hindi the drink is known as "Aam Panna". The drink is prepared by boiling th...

Thandai - The Milk Based Summer Drink of India

Thandai is a very popular and refreshing summer drink in India. The drink is an instant energizer in hot summer days of India. Thandai is a milk based sweet drink with lots of dry fruits and flavored spices. The drink is believed to be originated during the mythological era. It was the favorite drink of Lord Shiva. Thandai is one of the traditional drinks of India and mainly prepared on the occasion of Mahashivratri and Holi. People often mix bhaang in thandai specially on the occasion of Holi to make an intoxicating drink

Simply South : South Indian Delicacies and Recipes

When you talk about the South Indian food, the first thing that comes to our mind is Dosa, Uttapam and Idli Sambhar. Apart from these few dishes there are various other delicious delicacies of South India which are not much famous or popular to rest of the country. These dishes should be in the Must-have-food category when in South India. These delicacies include Avial, which is a mix veg cooked in coconut preparation. Curd Rice, Lemon rice, Meen Molee i.e. fish curry in coconut milk. Kodi Vepudu - a boneless chicken preparation

Recipes for Holi - The Festival of Colors & Fun

Holi is one of the major and important Hindu spring festival in the Indian calender. People celebrate this festival with lots of colors and that is why it is called Festival of colors and unlimited fun. The celebrations starts in the morning and lasts till evening. In Braj Holi is celebrated for a month. It is said that the festival of Holi actually originated in Braj and is played with great enthusiasm at all places associated with Lord Krishna. The places are Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana. These places have become one of the top tourist destinations during the festive season ...

Maharashtrian Dishes - A Culinary Delight

Maharashtra, one of the popular and strong state of the Indian subcontinent and is home to various people from all across the nation. Everybody residing in Maharashtra regardless of the city has at least tasted these popular Maharashtrian Dishes. These dishes include the famous snack Vada Pav, Misal Pav, and some of the main course items like Pithla Bhakhri, Chicken curry, Usal, and desserts like Puran Poli, Shrikhand, Amrakhand, Aam ras and Modak. Here you will find strong aromas of spices (like black Maharashtrian masala)as well as garlic and ginger in abundance. Maharashtrian cuisine...

Butter Chicken Recipe - The How to Video

After publishing the article "Butter Chicken Recipe - Delicious Smooth Indian Curry" we got lots of entries inquiring about the videos and other recipes as well. So, fulfilling the demands of our reader we are now providing you the other Butter Chicken Recipes and the Videos for How to make Butter Chicken. Butter chicken or murgh makhani is an Indian dish from the Punjab region popular in countries all over the world that have a tradition of Indian restaurants. Known for its fiery red color the dish is not considered spicy on the contrary most places serve it slightly on the sweeter sid...

Butter Chicken Recipe - Delicious Smooth Indian Curry

Yummy or delicious are the two words which you'll sure utter after having the most famous Indian curry "The Butter Chicken". Unlike other Indian curries, the butter chicken is not spice rather a little on sweeter side. This is one dish which is not only famous amongst Indians but people from other origin too. The restaurants generally serve it mild but if you are cooking it at home you can add spices as per your taste. Butter Chicken is generally made with boneless chicken and not the chicken with bones. Small chunks of chicken are put in rich and smooth gravy which contains a good amount...