It is that time of the year when we make the most sweet items . Shravana Maasa , the first of the four Chaturmasa is considered very auspicious and we perform Pooja to the Dieties with all our devotion and excitement. Karigadubu means fried kadubu ( sweet dumplings made with Chana dal and Jaggery stuffed in Wheat flour dough and deep fried) . It is a mandatory sweet to make on special occasions like Varamahalakshmi Vratam, Shravan Shukravara Pooja, Shravan Gauri pooja. Ingredients: For the stuffing:( Hoorana) Chana Dal 1 cup Toor dal 1/2 cup Jaggery 3/4 -1 cup Cardamom powder Camphor powder a small pinch For the dough: Wheat flour 1 cup Oil 1 tbsp Sugar 1 tsp Salt a pinch For Sathi : Rice flour 2 tbsp Ghee 1 tbsp For Frying: Oil INSTRUCTION: 1 Thoroughly wash Chana Dal and Toor dal 3 times and add enough water to that bowl to let the dals soak for 2-3 hours. This will help the dals to cook easily. 2.For the Dough : 👉🏻Take rice flour and ghee in a mixing bowl and keep rubbing th
Indian cuisine is renowned for its rich and diverse use of spices, which are the cornerstone of its flavors. These spices not only add taste and aroma but also provide a myriad of health benefits. Here are some basic Indian spices :🫚 Turmeric (Haldi) : Known for its vibrant yellow color, it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It's a key ingredient in curry powders and spice blends. 🟤Cumin (Jeera) : Cumin seeds are used both whole and ground. They have a warm, earthy flavor and are common in Indian spice blends, like garam masala. 🌿Coriander (Dhania) : Both the seeds and fresh leaves (cilantro) are used. Coriander seeds have a citrusy, slightly sweet flavor, while cilantro leaves add a fresh, herbal note. 🍃Cardamom (Elaichi) : Cardamom comes in two varieties: green and black. It has a sweet, aromatic flavor and is often used in desserts, chai tea, and spice mixes. 🟫Cinnamon (Dalchini) : Cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon add a warm, sweet-spicy flavor to both savor