On the fourth day of Navratri, I prepared a simple yet flavourful thali that combines traditional tastes with a festive twist. The main dish was Sama Steamed Rice, a vrat-friendly substitute for regular rice, offering a light and fluffy texture that pairs perfectly with satvik curries. To complement the rice, I made Phalahari Kadhi, a […]
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Servings: 4 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 10-12 minutes. Total time: 17 minutes. The “Chandraghanta” is the third form of nav Durga. The people who worshiped on this day are blessed with eternal strength and everlasting happiness. Ingredients: For Karhi: Bottle gourd: 100-150 gm. Ginger: 2” pieces Green chilli: 2 no. Curd/yogurt: 1 cup
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On the third day of Navratri, I crafted a light and refreshing thali featuring a blend of flavours and textures. The highlight of the meal was Paniyaram in Curd—soft and spongy dumplings soaked in seasoned yogurt, offering a delightful balance of tangy and mildly spiced flavours, perfect for a vrat-friendly feast. Alongside, I served a
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Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 15 minutes. Resting time: 30 minutes. Frying time: 5-6 minutes. Serving time: 2 minutes. Total time: 23 minutes. The second form of Nav Durga is “Brahmacharini” worshiped on the second day of Navratri; Today I have select the phalahari recipe Thali no.2 is also from south India, the Thali consists of
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For the day of Navratri, I prepared a wholesome and flavourful thali, starting with Phalahari Idli—a special vrat-friendly variation of the traditional idli, made using vrat ingredients like samak rice and served with a delicious Peanut Chutney. The chutney, rich in flavour, offers a perfect nutty complement to the soft and fluffy idlis, adding a
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