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Curd Rice with Pomegranate Seeds, Coriander, and Spices: My First Experience Cooking a Delicious South Indian Dish

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Cooking is an art that requires a lot of patience and practice. It is a way of expressing creativity and passion for food. For many of us, learning to cook starts with watching our moms and grandmas in the kitchen. As we grow up, we try to experiment with different recipes and cuisines. One such dish that I recently learned and cooked for the first time is Curd Rice with Pomegranate Seeds, Coriander, and other spices. It was a dish that I had tasted in various marriages and always craved for the recipe. Finally, I decided to try it myself and was amazed at how delicious it turned out. Curd rice is a popular dish in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu. It is a simple dish made from cooked rice and curd, with added spices and herbs. It is often served as a part of a South Indian thali meal and is also considered a comfort food. The addition of pomegranate seeds and coriander to this dish not only enhances its flavor but also adds a pop of color and freshness. The first step

How to Prepare Carrot and Green Peas Upma: A Delicious South Indian Dish

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Upma, also known as uppitu, is a popular South Indian breakfast dish that is made from semolina (rava) and flavored with spices and vegetables. Upma can be made with a variety of vegetables, and one popular variation is upma with carrots and green peas. In this blog post, we will discuss the step-by-step process of preparing upma with carrots and green peas, along with some tips and tricks to make it delicious                                Adding carrots and green peas along with onions is also a great idea. Here's how you can modify the above recipe to include them at an earlier stage: Ingredients: 1 cup semolina (rava) 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 onion, chopped 1 green chili, chopped 1 tsp ginger, grated 1/4 cup carrots, chopped 1/4 cup green peas 2 cups water 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice Instructions: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add chopped onions, gre

Plam Sunday 2023

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Palm Sunday is an important religious holiday celebrated by Christians around the world, marking the beginning of Holy Week and commemorating Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. In 2023, Palm Sunday falls on April 9th, and it is expected to be celebrated with great reverence and devotion by millions of believers worldwide. Palm Sunday is a significant event in the Christian calendar, as it marks the start of the Holy Week, which culminates in Easter Sunday. On this day, Christians remember the events that took place when Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, while the people cheered and waved palm branches, which is why the day is called Palm Sunday. The celebration of Palm Sunday usually starts with a procession, where the participants carry palm branches, or in some cases, olive branches, in remembrance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The procession may include a choir singing hymns, and the participants may also wear traditional clothing