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As the name indicates this festival is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva, the third God of the Hindu Trinity. WHEN IS MAHASHIVARATRI CELEBRATED ? Every month in Hindu calendar has listed the thirteenth day of the darker half of the month as Shivaratri i.e. ‘Shiva’s great night’. Shivaratri falls on the krishna paksha, in the month of Magha and is celebrated all over the country as ‘Mahashivaratri’. It is believed that on this night Shivji performed the Tandava or the prehistoric creation, preservation and destruction dance....

Pair it with Sarson ka saag, jaggery, and a dollop of white Makhan, and it makes the ultimate comfort food for the cold weather! If so, then I have a delicious and healthy recipe for you from the land of Punjab – Makki ki roti! Makki ki roti is my family favorite, and I admit that I make it quite often in winters. Growing up, my mom often made this Makki ki roti with non-other than sarson ka saag, and we would lick our plates clean, and not a single drop of roti or saag was left behind – it’s that GOOD!...

The subtitle sums it up best: “Eleven Everyday Ingredients for Countless Weeknight Meals.” Included among the eleven everyday ingredients are beans (canned and dried), a stack of tortillas, a head of cabbage, essential hearty greens, crowns of cauliflower and broccoli, a block of tofu, and … … friends! Can you feel my heart racing exploding? It’s ALL of my favorite foods. I felt very distracted flipping through the book the first time around because I wanted to make every recipe I came across....

Last Christmas, I bought a half, bone-in ham from Dakin Farm. I scored it, studded it with cloves, and baked it as directed for 10 minutes a pound at 325ºF. During the last 15 minutes, I cranked up the heat and brushed it with a simple glaze, a mix of brown sugar, maple syrup, and freshly squeezed orange juice. In my post Christmas after-action report, I wrote: “The ham was spectacular; the mustard sauce outrageously delicious....

In October my dear neighbor turned 50. Knowing her love for Ted Lasso, I thought it would be fun to bake her some shortbread and pack it into a pink “biscuit” box. When I couldn’t find anything suitable to order, I searched for one I could craft, which led me to this lovely website and template, which I promptly printed, cut out, taped, and stuffed with a few bars of homemade “biscuits”....

If you’re entertaining on Sunday, don’t forget something green! Salads And maybe another side dish or two! On the Side And something sweet! Desserts Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone. Go Team. 5 from 5 reviews This chili should take about 1 hour to throw together start to finish. This chili tastes better the next day, so don’t be afraid to make it in advance. I’ve also had success simply using diced onions and no peppers, so if you (as I) feel guilty buying peppers when they aren’t in season, you don’t have to!...

A very flavorful and creamy dip served with tandoori delicacies. No tandoori dish, tikkas or kebabs are complete without this chutney on the side. Use it as a accompaniment or eat it as is, it’s so tempting. The base is the same – mint coriander chutney, only thick curd is added which gives this dish a creamy and silky texture. Tandoori Curd- Mint Chutney has a sauce like consistency and should be made with thick hung curd....

So let’s get ready to wow your friends and family at the dinner table with this stunning show-stopping cake! Perhaps, it’s because cranberries are the perfect berry for this cold-snowy season, and the citrus nature of oranges accompany them perfectly. Nonetheless, they seem to fit into the festive cheer so perfectly. This light and refreshing cake combines the bright flavor of fresh oranges with juicy cranberries into a chocolate lover’s dream cake....

It’s 300+ pages, nearly twice as thick as the original, packed with color photos, and totally revamped to reflect forty years of wisdom and insight, most importantly the changes in how Margaret gardens today. For gardeners of all kinds and at all skill levels, it’s a dream, a treasure trove of knowledge. Some highlights for me include: 18 Seed-Starting Tips13 Things About Growing TomatoesOrganic Lawn CareA Must-Have RoseNot Your Average Morning GloriesGrowing PotatoesMaking Compost...

Baking without an egg can be tricky but if the right ingredients are used, results could be amazing. Egg substitutes are food products which are used as egg replacement in baking. Eggs serve many function in baked goods. There are plenty of substitutes available. Our substitute table will help vegan people and people with egg allergies bake and prepare dishes that calls for eggs. Its a real keepsake, print it and keep it handy for your reference....

This is the kind of salad you don’t need a recipe for, as the seasonings are minimal: olive oil, vinegar, fresh citrus juice, salt, and pepper. But I do think it’s worth sharing a few tips: This is the kind of salad I feel I could eat every night: so refreshing and light, but completely satisfying, too. PS: Teri’s Boxing Day Salad 5 from 3 reviews

Risotto is something I feel moved to make about once a season — it’s delicious, everyone loves it, and when it’s made with whole grains and lots of vegetables, it’s healthy. too. But it takes FOREVER to cook. In an effort to cut down the cooking time, I recently made this farro risotto, an old favorite, with a few modifications: In place of making a homemade vegetable stock, I used water alone....

Don’t let the name take you back from enjoying this yummy recipe. This could become your next family favorite. My family was in for a shock when I announced that it’s gobi ke danthal ki sabzi (cauliflower stalks vegetable) for dinner. Well the first thing that bounced back at me was, “Mom who eats that? Is this good enough to eat? ” After a lot of no-no’s they tasted the vegetable and plates were licked clean....

In the past, this has happened: I blink, and rhubarb season passes. But in recent years, rhubarb season hasn’t been so fleeting. Rhubarb, in fact, is still in abundance at our little co-op, and I keep buying bundles of it because I found a rhubarb cake I absolutely love (more soon), but also because I love rhubarb schnapps: it is so refreshing poured over ice, topped with seltzer, spritzed with lime....

As a bonus, Kala chana can be made in the Instant Pot and on the stovetop, too. Both methods are explained below. Ashtami prasad was one of those recipes that she would make an extra batch on purpose because she knew that we’d come back for second helpings. Growing up, I would often stand next to my mom and learn how to make Kala chana prasad for Ashtami pujan. Ashtami – It’s the time of the year when Navratri (festival of nine nights) is coming to an end, and every household is prepping up for Ashtami or Navmi pujan....

AARTI OF JAI LAKSHMI MA IN HINDI **~~**~~**~~~~** AARTI OF JAI LAKSHMI MA IN ENGLISH Om Jai Lakshmi mata, maya jai Lakshmi mata, Tumko nishdin Sevat(2), Hara Vishnu vidhata, Jai Lakshmi…|| Brahmani, Rudrani Kamala, tuhi hai jagmata, Surya chandrama dhyavat(2), Narad rishi gata, Om Jai Lakshmi…|| Durga roop nirantar, sukh sampati data, Jo koi tumko dhyavat2), riddhi siddhi dhan pata, Om Jai Lakshmi…|| Tuhi hai patal Basanti, tuhi shubh data, Karma prabhav prakashini(2),bhavnidhi ki trata, Om Jai Lakshmi…|| Jisghar men tum rahati, sab sadgun ata, Sab sambhav ho jata (2), man nahin ghabrata, Om Jai Lakshmi…....

Melograno was one of my favorite Philadelphia restaurants. Whenever anyone I know visited, I pointed them to the corner of 22nd and Spruce; whenever I learned of anyone living in Philadelphia who hadn’t been to Melograno, I gasped, and then pointed them to the corner of 22nd and Spruce. I also told them what to order: the baby arugula and prosciutto salad to start; the papardelle tartufate next; and the tiramisu for dessert....

These irresistibly delectable ladoos, with the melt-in-the-mouth texture, are traditionally prepared during festival celebrations in Indian households and are also offered to deities such as the Prasad. These are popular Indian desserts with different tastes and textures and are prepared with different kinds of lentils or various base ingredients such as semolina, chickpea flour, wheat flour, rice flour, etc., and a variety of nuts and seeds. It’s a kid’s-friendly snack, and the pickiest eaters will love every bite of it and come back for more....

Great for lunchboxes too!! Recipe inspired by cheese filled croquettes and thought of creating something similar for Navrati. Traditionally, croquettes are cylindrical shaped veggie or protein rolls, coated in bread crumbs and later deep fried until crispy and brown. But since it’s Navratri week, my goal was to make them gluten-free – I skipped the breadcrumbs and added millet (sama rice) to the recipe. Adding millet (sama rcie) really made a huge difference....

These crackers are as delicious as pretty, and though the thought of making crackers from scratch may feel like too much trouble—what’s wrong with store-bought?!—I’m here to tell you, they are worth the effort. First off, they’re easy: you mix the batter in one bowl. Second, you can take liberties with the suggested ingredients: I used whole flax seed because I didn’t have ground. I used sliced almonds in place of whole....