September, 2018 - Vinaya's Culinary Delights

Thali Meal – 38

Posted on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 by vinaya

Chapati, Rice, Rasam, Colocassia leaves Roll Stir fry, Farmyard Beans and Potato stir fry, Mini Potato Papad, Pomegranate and apple Raita, Curry leaves Chutney, Fruits and Masala Buttermilk come together in a Thali today. Recipe Links to all are shared below.

Chapati/Roti/Flattened Bread Recipe

Recipe to make the perfect Rice

Rasam Recipe

Farm yard Beans and Potato Stir Fry Recipe

Colocassia Roll Upkari /Stir Fry Recipe

Pomegranate and Apple Raita Recipe

Mini Potato Papad

Copra, Curry Leaves and Peanut Chutneys Recipes

Masala Buttermilk Recipe

Futi Kadhi Recipe

Posted on September 19, 2018September 19, 2018 by vinaya

Futi Kadhi is traditional Kokum Kadhi made by the Goans and is served with lunch as it is a good digestive. It is made by soaking Kokum peel in hot water and may or may not be tempered as per preference.

Ingredients :

10 Kokum peels
2 green chillies
A large pinch of Hing/asafoetida
5 tbsps of jaggery syrup
750 ml warm water
2 tbsps finely chopped coriander
Salt

Method :
Soak the Kokum peel in 250 ml of warm water for about half an hour. Crush them gently with your fingers and tip the extract into another container. Keep adding warm water to the peel and squeezing the juice out of the Kokum peel till all the 750 ml of warm water has been used up. Crush the green chillies coarsely and tip it into the Futi Kadhi. Mix thoroughly and strain it. Add the Hing, Salt, Jaggery syrup and chopped coriander leaves. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Food Art – 21

Posted on September 18, 2018 by vinaya

An offering of Banana is part of every Hindu ritual. Considered to be the ultimate offering. Mother Goddess adorned in Orange with Orange coloured Marigold and an offering of Kadaliphalam or Elaichi Banana.

Food Art – 20

Posted on September 18, 2018 by vinaya

Royal Blue is the colour of the day and She sits majestically amidst red rose petals and Vermicelli Kheer/ Sevya kheer is the offering to Her. Recipe Link to the same is posted below.

Vermicelli or Sevya Kheer Recipe

Food Art – 19

Posted on September 18, 2018 by vinaya

Looking regal in Yellow and Gold Mother adorned with Yellow and Orange Marigolds. Offering is of Sakkare Poha/ Sweet Flattened Rice. Recipe Link to the same is posted below.

Sakkare Phovu /Sweet Flattened Rice Recipe

Food Art – 18

Posted on September 18, 2018 by vinaya

Doesn’t She look resplendent in Peacock Blue with Light Pink coloured roses and Hibiscus and the oh so fragrant Basil adorning Her? Offering is of Pomegranate.

Food Art – 17

Posted on September 18, 2018 by vinaya

An offering of Saffron flavoured Curds to the Mother Goddess adorned in Sky Blue. Pink Alamanda and orange coloured Marigold flowers teamed with a neck piece and bangles are Her adornments today.

Food Art – 16

Posted on September 18, 2018 by vinaya

Pink is the colour of the day and Mother adorned in Pink and silver. The offering is of Godu Poha/ Sweet Flattened Rice, the recipe link to which is given below.