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Bandaru Ladoo

The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated across the country of India. Being the harvest festival that it is, how can its celebrations be complete without delicious and mouth watering food. In fact, on this day, lots of cooking takes place and delicious food is served. Bandaru ladoo is one of those mouth watering dishes which are made on this day. It is a famous sweet dish of Andhra, the mere mention of which is enough to make one crave for it. This dish is particularly made on the festival of Makar Sankranti. Below, we have given the recipe of Bandaru ladoo, for you to know how to make it.

Bandaru Laddu Recipe

Ingredients

• 250 gm `Senaga Pindi' / Bengal Gram Flour
• 250 gm Sugar
• 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
• Oil, to fry
• 50 gms Cashew Nuts, fried in a tbsp ghee

Method

• Heat 4 tbs of oil and add it to `senaga pindi'
• Mix well with hand and knead it into dough using water
• It should not be too soft or too hard
• The consistency should be like that of poori dough
• Place the disc with medium size holes in the muruku press
• Fill it with dough leaving space to place the upper part of the press
• Heat the oil and carefully press the dough, like spirals and without overlapping, directly into the oil, keeping the bottom of the press 2 inches away from the oil
• Take proper care that the hot fumes of oil does not reach your hands
• Turn it over and remove when golden brown
• Drain the oil and repeat the procedure till the dough is over
• Powder them in a blender, measure and set aside
• Take equal measure of sugar and make light syrup / `letha paakam'
• Add the powdered spirals, cardamom powder and the cashew nuts to it and mix well.
• Turn off the flame and make big lime size balls of it by smearing ghee to your palms.
• Your delicious Bandaru ladoos are ready to serve.

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Kajji Kaayalu

In India, a festival comes with a lot of delicious dishes. No celebration is considered complete unless and until rich food is served amongst friends, family and relatives. The festival of Makar Sankranti is also not different from the other Indian festivals; many scrumptious food items are cooked and served on this day. One of the famous and mouth watering dishes prepared on the festival of Makar Sankranti is the 'Kajji Kaayalu'. It is made with a sweet stuffing inside. In the following lines, we have provided the method of preparing this wonderful dish on Makar Sankranti. Read on to know how to make it.

Kajji Kaayalu Recipe

Ingredients

For Filling

• 100 gm `Endu Kobbari Koru'/ Grated Dry Coconut
• 75 gm Jaggery / Sugar, powdered
• 8 to 10 Cardomoms, peeled and powdered
• 1 tsp Khus Khus
• 1 tsp Poppy Seeds
• 25 gm Roasted Cashew Nuts
• 10 gm Raisins
• 2 tbsp Roasted Groundnuts
• Oil, to fry

For Covering

• 150 gm Maida
• 1 tsp Ghee (neyyi)

Method

• Add melted ghee to maida and mix well
• Make dough of it adding enough water and leave it covered for an hour
• Mix all the filling ingredients and set aside
• Knead the dough and make it into small lime size balls
• Roll them like `poories' - thin, flat and round
• Place one and a half tablespoons of the prepared filling on the left side of the `poorie' and fold the other side over and press the ends together securely
• You may cut the edge with the serrated edge of a knife or with the other end of a spoon to make it look decorative
• Repeat the procedure till the filling is over
• Heat oil in a thick pan / wok and fry two or three at a time till golden brown and remove
• Stored in air tight containers they easily last for a couple of weeks

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Ariselu

Festivals in India don't come alone. Rather, they bring with them wonderful and delicious food items. Every festival has some special dishes associated with it, without which the celebrations are incomplete. Thinking of any festival without a sweet dish is simply impossible. Makar Sankranti is another festival that is known for some special dishes related to it. One such dish is Ariselu, a South Indian sweet dish particularly famous in Madras and Andhra Pradesh. Arisa or Arisalu is a Dravidian Telugu word, which means rice. As the name suggests, it is a traditional rice dish, prepared during the festival of Sankranti. With this recipe, you will know how to make ariselu.

Ariselu Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 kg Rice
• 3/4 kg Jaggery (grated)
• 2 tsp of Sesame Seeds
• Oil, to fry

Method

• Wash rice thoroughly
• Soak them overnight and remove water completely
• Spread them on a cloth for a few minutes to make sure that the rice is dry
• Make a fine powder of it in a blender
• sieve if necessary and set aside
• The flour should be slightly damp
• Add one cup of water to the grated jaggery and heat it in a pan till it melts
• Sieve to remove any unwanted stuff
• Heat it on low flame till it becomes thick syrup
• Add the rice flour to it slowly and stir well
• Remove flame and make sure that no lumps are formed
• When slightly cool make big lime size balls of it
• Heat oil in a thick bottom pan
• Pat each ball into a thin, round and flat disc on a banana leaf or a plastic sheet and dab it with a few sesame seeds.
• Fry each one in oil on low flame till deep brown and remove
• To remove the oil completely, place it between two flat ladles and press.
• Repeat the procedure till the dough is over
• When cool store them in a container
• These Ariselu last for more than two weeks

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Makar Sankranti Recipes

In India, festivals are celebrated with much fervor and gusto. In this country, the word 'festival' is synonymous with the word delicious food. There is no celebration considered complete unless and until rich food is served among friends, family and relatives. The festival of Makar Sankranti is also not different from the other Indian festivals. Lots of cooking takes place on this day as well. Makar Sankranti is an harvest festival celebrated all around India and what harvest festival goes on without delicious and mouth watering food.

In our related section, we have listed recipes of some mouth watering dishes, which can be easily prepared on Makar Sakranti. One of these dishes is 'Bandaru laddu' - a famous Andhra sweet dish, the mere mention of which is enough to make one crave for it. Then another one is 'Ariselu' which is a popular delicacy of South India. Any occasion is good enough to make 'Ariselu'. The procedure is slightly elaborate and time-consuming,. The last one is the `Kajji Kaayalu', another mouth watering delicacy that is made with a sweet stuffing.

Ariselu
Festivals in India don't come alone. Rather, they bring with them wonderful and delicious food items. Every festival has some special dishes associated with it, without which the celebrations are incomplete. Thinking of any festival without a sweet dish is simply impossible. Makar Sankranti is another festival that is known for some special dishes related to it.

Kajji - Kaayalu
In India, a festival comes with a lot of delicious dishes. No celebration is considered complete unless and until rich food is served amongst friends, family and relatives. The festival of Makar Sankranti is also not different from the other Indian festivals; many scrumptious food items are cooked and served on this day.

Bandaru Ladoo
The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated across the country of India. Being the harvest festival that it is, how can its celebrations be complete without delicious and mouth watering food. In fact, on this day, lots of cooking takes place and delicious food is served. Bandaru ladoo is one of those mouth watering dishes which are made on this day.

 

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Singhara Burfi

Singhara flour is an ingredient that is commonly used for making dishes during Navratri fasts. You can prepare many mouth watering dishes with singhara flour, such as poori, pakori and burfi. Singhara burfi is a sweet dish that you can enjoy with other meals of Navratri. All you have to do is prepare these burfis once and can enjoy them for all the nine days. Singhara burfi is also not very difficult to make and is very yummy in taste. Below, we are providing the method of preparing singhara burfi, which you can make during Navratri fasts.

Singhara Burfi Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Singhara Flour (water chestnut flour)
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1/2 cup Khoya
• 3/4 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder

Method

• Stir-fry flour in ghee in a heavy pan to a light pink color over low flame
• Transfer immediately to another vessel after frying.
• Stir-fry Khoya in the pan till there are no lumps and it is of light pink color
• Mix cardamom powder and flour to it
• Set aside for cooling
• Make thick syrup by boiling water and sugar till it is of thicker consistency (One can check for the right consistency by putting a drop of syrup in cold water. If it forms a soft ball than it is of right consistency)
• Remove the pan from flame
• Mix the syrup immediately to the Khoya mixture, stirring vigorously to blend it well
• Grease a plate and transfer the mixture to it
• Level it and let it cool
• When cool and set, cut into pieces, using a sharp knife
• The Burfi is ready to serve

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Saboodana Vada

Navratri is famous for the special cuisines prepared as a part of the food for fasting. Saboodana vadaa is one of the recipes prepared during the vrats. A special snack made on the occasion of Navratri, the vadaas are very crispy and crunchy and melt in your mouth. In fact, the mouth watering snack item is considered as an ideal food to eat during Navratri fasts. Given below is the recipe providing details of the ingredients as well as the method of preparation for saboodana vadaa.

Saboodana Vadaa Recipe

Ingredient

• 1 cup Sabboodana
• 1/2 cup Peanuts (roasted & crushed coarsely)
• 1 Potato (boiled, peeled & mashed)
• 7-8 Green Chilies (crushed)
• Salt to taste
• Oil to deep fry

Method

• Wash sago thoroughly and drain excess water. Soak it for 2-3 hours.
• Add all ingredients to it except oil. Mix well into a paste.
• Keep the oil in a deep frying pan to heat. Moist hands and make small flat.
• Slide the rounds in the heated oil on medium flame. Fry till they are crisp and light brown in color.
• Drain them well using a sieve type ladle. Makes about 10 vadaas and Serve with peanut chutney.

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Kottu Pakora

Kottu Pakora is made with buckwheat flour, which can be consumed during Navratri fasts. It is one of the tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes, enjoyed even by those who do not observe fast. And those who keep fast for the full nine days of Navratri surely do enjoy this delectable recipe. If you also want to try this recipe during Navratri, just have a look at the information given below, regarding the ingredients as well as the method of preparation.

Kottu Pakora Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Kottu ka Atta (buckwheat flour)
• 3 medium-sized Potatoes (boiled whole till half-cooked)
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ tbsp Black Pepper Powder
• ¼ cup Coriander leaves, finely chopped
• ¾ tsp Baking Powder
• Ghee or Vegetable Oil, for frying

Method

• Combine the flour, salt, pepper and coriander in bowl and mix well. Add water and beat into a smooth batter. Beat the batter until it is of cream consistency. Cover and keep aside for about 20 minutes.
• When the potatoes are cool enough, peel and slice each one into diagonal slices.
• Heat enough ghee or oil for deep-frying in a kadhai over moderate heat. Put few slices of potato into the batter and cover them completely.
• One at a time, lower each slice of batter-coated potato into the hot oil. Fry as many slices as will float on the surface of the oil without touching. Fry on both sides until reddish gray and crisp. Serve hot as the fitters soften as they cool.

Note: Keep an eye on the consistency of batter, it quickly thickens near heat. You may need to add water from time to time.

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Kache Kele Ke Kofte

Navratri is one of the most important festivals of India. It is celebrated with a wide variety of special dishes, with each region having its own specialty. Navratri meals are strictly vegetarian, with no onion and garlic. People observe fast during Navratri and eat only one meal a day, at sunset, which is devoid of grains. One recipe that is popularly eaten by people during Navratri fast is Kele Ke Kofte, which is made with raw banana. The recipe is very easy to cook and tasty to eat. Given below are the details regarding the ingredients needed for making the dish as well as the method of its preparation.

Kache Kele Ke Kofte Recipe

Ingredients

For Kofta

• 6 Raw Bananas
• 10 gm Ginger, chopped
• 10 gm Green Chilies, chopped
• 2 gm Cumin Seeds
• 1 gm Asafetida
• 5 gm Garam Masala Powder
• Salt to taste

For Gravy

• 1/4 kg Beaten Curd
• 3 gm Clove
• 4 Bay Leaves
• 2 gm Cumin Seeds
• 1 gm Asafetida
• 5 gm Ginger, chopped
• 5 gm Green Chilies, chopped
• 25 ml Oil
• 1.5 gm Turmeric
• 5 gm Garam Masala Powder
• 2 gm Red Chili Powder
• 50 ml Water

For Garnish

• 3 gm Rogan
• 5 gm Chopped Coriander

Method

• Boil and peel raw bananas and mash them. Add rest of the ingredients and make balls and deep fry.
• Heat oil in a kadhai and then add cloves, bay leaf, cumin, asafoetida, ginger, green chili, beaten curd, turmeric, garam masala powder, red chili powder and water to adjust the consistency.
• Adjust the seasoning. Add the koftas and simmer for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with rogan and chopped coriander

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Kaddu Ki Sabzi

Navratri is celebrated in a grand manner in places like Gujarat, Bengal, and other parts of North India. Apart from the puja, it also involves the observance of fast by devotees. Kaddu ki sabzi is one of the popular recipes prepared on Navratri. Liked by most of the people, it is perfect in case of Navratri fast, in which grains and vegetables are not allowed. In fact, a Navratra thali is incomplete without kaddu ki sabzi. If you want to celebrate Navratri vrat with some delicious food, then try the easy recipe for kaddu ki sabzi. Just have a look at recipe and know about the ingredients required for making it as well as the method of preparation.

Kaddu Ki Sabzi Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg Kaddu (pumpkin/ sitaphal), peeled and cubed
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 2-3 Green Chilies, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Amchoor (dried mango powder)
• 1/2 tsp Methi Dana (fenugreek seeds)
• A pinch of Hing (asafetida)
• 1 tbsp Oil

Method

• Heat oil in a pan and add methi dana and when it changes color, add hing, green chilies and sauté for 1 minute.
• Now add kaddu pieces, turmeric, coriander powders, and salt and mix it well. Add 1 tsp water and cook on a lower heat till kaddu turns tender.
• Add sugar, amchoor and garam masala powder and mix well. Cook on low heat for 2 minutes and continue cooking till all the water evaporates

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Bandh Gobhi Ki Sabzi

Bandh Gobhi (cauliflower) is a very famous vegetable and used in many dishes. You can cook it in various ways, by adding onion and garlic. However, since here we are specifically talking about the recipes for Navratri, we will not use onion and garlic, as they are not allowed during the festival. Below, we are providing recipe of Bandh Gobhi Ki Sabzi, especially for the Navratri fasts, without the use of onion and garlic. This recipe is very easy to make and you will surely like it.

Ingredients

• 500 gm Cauliflower
• 100 gm Tomatoes, chopped
• 100 gm Ghee
• 10 gm Cumin
• 5 Bay Leaves
• 5 Cloves
• 2 Small Cardamoms
• 4 gm Hing
• 2 gm Turmeric
• 10 gm Garam Masala Powder
• 20 gm Ginger And Green Chilies, chopped
• Salt to taste 10 gm
• Green Coriander, chopped

Method

• Wash the cauliflower and grate it
• Put a kadhai on the flame
• Add ghee, cumin, bay leaf, clove, small cardamom and hing to the oil
• When the masala starts crackling add turmeric, ginger, green chillies and fry for a few minutes
• Now add cauliflower and cook it on slow flame for 12-15 minutes
• Add chopped tomatoes, garam masala and salt
• Cook it for another 7-8 minutes
• Add a little water and cook again for 2-3 minutes
• Remove from the flame and serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander

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Dal Stuffed Poori

In some communities, people undergo rigorous fasts during Navratri that lasts for all the nine days of the festival. The festival of Navratri culminates in Navami. On this day, Kanya Puja is performed. Nine young girls, representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga, are worshiped. Their feet are washed as a mark of respect for the Goddess and then they are offered food, including poori, channa and Halwa. Below, we have given the method of preparing dal stuffed poori, which you can make on Navami.

Dal Stuffed Poori Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat flour
• 1/2 cup Black Gram Dal (urad dal)
• 2 Red Chilies
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2 Cardamoms
• 2 Cloves
• 1/2" piece Cinnamon
• 1/5 cup Water
• Oil to fry
• Salt To taste

Method

• Rub 1 tsp oil into the wheat flour
• Add 1/2 tsp salt to the wheat flour
• Make soft dough using small amounts of water
• Set aside the dough for 25 minutes, covered with a wet cloth
• Soak black gram dal for atleast one hour and grind to make a paste
• Add very little water if required to make a paste
• Grind together red chilies, cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and keep aside.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a fry pan
• Add the dal paste and the mixed masalas, stirring constantly till the dal is fried and the water is absorbed leaving it dry
• Knead and divide the dough into 10 small balls
• Make a cup with each ball and fill with the prepared dal mixture
• Seal by extending the dough over the filling
• Flatten and roll it as a roti, approx. 3" in diameter
• Deep fry in hot oil till golden brown
• Drain and serve hot

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Aloo Raita

Navratri is a festival that comprises of nine-days continuous fasting, so you need to take special care of your diet. You should include milk and milk products in your diet during the fasts. Curd is one of the best milk products you can have during this time. It is also believed that food is incomplete without curd. You can make various kinds of raitas with curd, such as boondi raita, vegetable raita, pineapple raita, and so on. But, since on Navratri, most of the people keep fast, we have given the recipe of aloo raita, which you can use while preparing Navratri food fro fasting.

Aloo Raita Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 Potatoes (boiled & chopped)
• 2 cups Curd
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili
• Rock Salt, to taste
• 1tsp Oil

Method Of Preparation:

• Beat the curd till it turns smooth 
• Add chopped potatoes and mix it well 
• Heat the oil and add cumin seeds, pepper, and red chili and stir it for a moment 
• Add it to potato curd mixture 
• Sprinkle rock salt to taste
• Keep it in refrigerator and serve along with the meal

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Aloo Khichadi

India is a land of festivals and festivals are incomplete without mouth watering dishes. Navratri is one of the festivals celebrated with a variety of dishes. As some people keep fast on this nine days festival, there are specific recipes which are made only with the ingredients used in the fast. Aloo is one such ingredient which is commonly used in the recipes for Navratri fasts. Below we have given special recipe for aloo pulao, which you can prepare during Navratri fasts. It is very easy to make and delicious to taste.

Aloo Pulao Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Samwat Rice (also known as Parsai ke chaawal)
• 2 tbsp. Ghee
• 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds
• 2 Cloves
• A tiny piece of Cinnamon
• 2 green Cardamoms
• 1 large Potato (diced in small pieces)
• 2 tsp. Rock Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Red Chili Powder
• 3 cup Water
• Green Coriander to garnish

Method

• Heat ghee in a pan
• Add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon to the oil
• When they give off fragrance, add potato and rice
• Stir-fry to a light brown color
• Add rock salt, chilli powder and water
• Cover the pan and let it simmer on low flame for about 15 minutes.
• Garnish with green coriander
• Serve hot, with cold curd.

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Recipes for Navratri

Festivals in India are incomplete without delicious food, and Navratri is no exception. Navratri is a long festival, which is celebrated continuously for nine days. Therefore, a variety of dishes are made and served during this festival. The Indian cuisines are famous for their wide variety. Special Navratri cuisine is a part of the multitude of culinary delights of the country. Since, in most of the communities, people observe fast during Navratri and eat only one meal a day at sunset, the Navratri meal has special courses and is strictly vegetarian. Even onion and garlic are not allowed, due to their foul smell.

Specific ingredients and vegetables are used for preparing delicious recipes on Navratri. The choice of vegetables may vary from region to region. Spices are restricted to red chillies, turmeric and cumin seeds and only rock salt can be used. However, one can eat milk, curd, fruits and nuts. In our related section, we have given some of the recipes that you can try during Navratri. Great care has been taken to ensure that the ingredients being specified here are in consistency with the allowed spices for the fasts. Yet, as this also varies from region to region, special care should be taken from your side as well.

Aloo Khichdi

India is a land of festivals and festivals are incomplete without mouth watering dishes. Navratri is one of the festivals celebrated with a variety of dishes. As some people keep fast on this nine days festival, there are specific recipes which are made only with the ingredients used in the fast.

Boondi Ka Raita

Navratri is a festival that comprises of nine-days continuous fasting, so you need to take special care of your diet. You should include milk and milk products in your diet during the fasts. Curd is one of the best milk products you can have during this time. It is also believed that food is incomplete without curd.

Dal Stuffed Puri

In some communities, people undergo rigorous fasts during Navratri that lasts for all the nine days of the festival. The festival of Navratri culminates in Navami. On this day, Kanya Puja is performed. Nine young girls, representing the nine forms of Goddess Durga, are worshiped.

Gobhi Ke Sabzi

Bandh Gobhi (cauliflower) is a very famous vegetable and used in many dishes. You can cook it in various ways, by adding onion and garlic. However, since here we are specifically talking about the recipes for Navratri, we will not use onion and garlic, as they are not allowed during the festival.

Kaddu Ke Sabzi

Navratri is celebrated in a grand manner in places like Gujarat, Bengal, and other parts of North India. Apart from the puja, it also involves the observance of fast by devotees. Kaddu ki sabzi is one of the popular recipes prepared on Navratri. Liked by most of the people, it is perfect in case of Navratri fast

Kele Ke Kofte

Navratri is one of the most important festivals of India. It is celebrated with a wide variety of special dishes, with each region having its own specialty. Navratri meals are strictly vegetarian, with no onion and garlic. People observe fast during Navratri and eat only one meal a day, at sunset, which is devoid of grains.

Kottu Pakora

Kottu Pakora is made with buckwheat flour, which can be consumed during Navratri fasts. It is one of the tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes, enjoyed even by those who do not observe fast. And those who keep fast for the full nine days of Navratri surely do enjoy this delectable recipe.

Saboodana Vadaa

Navratri is famous for the special cuisines prepared as a part of the food for fasting. Saboodana vadaa is one of the recipes prepared during the vrats. A special snack made on the occasion of Navratri, the vadaas are very crispy and crunchy and melt in your mouth.

Singhara Ki Burfee

Singhara flour is an ingredient that is commonly used for making dishes during Navratri fasts. You can prepare many mouth watering dishes with singhara flour, such as poori, pakori and burfi. Singhara burfi is a sweet dish that you can enjoy with other meals of Navratri.

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