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Summer Drinks of India - Lassi, Thandai and Panha

India is seen as, the land of diversities, the land of rich historic sagas, beautiful country and a country with exotic food. Indian food or Indian cuisine is famous all across the world for its exquisite recipes, use of spices, the textures of the dishes and the delicious taste. India is very hot country during summers. The people here quench their thirst with some of the yummy, cool and refreshing summer drinks like Thandai, Lassi and Panha. They do use artificial flavor drinks like, rasna (very famous in India), or any other diluted drink like mango slush, orange squash, strawberry c...

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

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 ...

Lassi Recipes - The Traditional Summer Drink of India

Summers are just here, and what better way to cool you off than a glass of chilled Lassi. The easiest homemade drink which is not only delicious but is very healthy as well. You can add various flavors to yogurt depending on your choice and make your own recipe. The main flavors are Plain lassi, mango lassi, Salted lassi, Pudina / mint Lassi, Strawberry Lassi etc. The most common of all is the sweet lassi and salted lassi. This delicious beverage is made by blending yogurt with water, salt, and spices until frothy. Traditional lassi is sometimes flavored with ground-roasted cumin. The Lassi...

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...

My All-Time Favourite Snack - Kachori

A Kachori is a stuffed deep fried Indian bread. The stuffing varies from region to region. The most favorites of all are the aloo kachori, daal kachori and pyaz (onion) kachori. There are two types of Kachoris, one is the khasta kachori which can be kept for days and is eaten as snacks and the other ones are eaten the same time. The stuffing can vary from person to person depending on their individual choices.

Sarson ka Saag and Makki ki Roti - Made for Each Other

Sarson ka saag is the mixture of Spinach and mustard leaves where as Makki (corn) ki roti is the Indian bread made using makki ka atta. The dish "Makki ki Roti and Sarson ka Saag" is the most popular desi cuisine that hails from North Indian states Punjab, Haryana and UP. It is served with a dollop of homemade white butter on top of the saag and roti accompanied by lassi / chhas along with the Mooli (white radish) salad.