Kerala Style Taro Root Curry uses Arbi  which is widely used across India in various ways. This Kerala style Taro Root curry is made using fresh coconut and is classically served with steamed rice. Malabar tamarind is traditionally used as a souring agent, which also helps in destroying the allergens, if any, from the starchy tuber. Though it has a distinct smoky flavor, you can substitute the Malabar tamarind with dried Kokum skin or the regular tamarind. 

Serve Kerala Style Taro root curry with steamed rice or Phulkas for lunch or dinner .

Here are few Arbi Recipes which you will like to try.

1. Arbi Dahi Wali Subzi
2. Besan Arbi Roast
3. Punjabi Style Spicy Arbi
4. Arbi Ke Kebab

Paneer is one of those food items which is loved by almost everyone. You will find many Paneer dishes are on the menu of every North Indian Restaurants and one of them is Achari Paneer. This dish is made with Paneer and it is cooked with pickled Onion and Tomato gravy. It is easy to prepare and tastes delicious.

The pickle is ground with onions and other ingredients and this gives you a even flavourful curry. 

You can make paneer at home by following Homemade Paneer Recipe and replace store bought paneer.

Serve Achari Paneer with Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha or Jeera Rice ,Lauki Raita and Apple Mawa Kheer for a weekend lunch.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Paneer Recipes such as

1. Paneer Bhurji Recipe With Capsicum
2. Palak Paneer Recipe (Cottage Cheese In Spinach Gravy)
3. Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe

Chicken, Mushroom and Broccoli Au Gratin is a twist to the classic Potato Au Gratin which is a  French dish. Chicken, Mushrooms and Broccoli are stir fried in herbed butter and then layered in a baking dish with white creamy sauce. It is then topped with bread crumbs and cheese and then baked until you get a nice brown layer at the top. 

Gratin  is a widespread culinary technique in which an ingredient is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs, grated cheese , egg and / or butter. Gratin originated in French Cuisine and is usually prepared in a shallow dish of some kind. A gratin is baked or cooked to form a golden crust on top and is traditionally served in its baking dish.

Serve Chicken, Mushroom And Broccoli Au Gratin with Healthy Multigrain Dinner Rolls and Sweet Potato & Green Bean Salad Recipe and Red Wine Sangria Cocktail Recipe for a special lunch/dinner.

If you like Gratins, then you must try some of our favorites

• Baked Creamy Potato Gratin Recipe
• Spinach And Corn Au Gratin Recipe
• Vegetable Au Gratin with Cauliflower Carrots and Beans

Ram Navami is a Hindu festival celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Rama, a revered deity in Hinduism. In South India, devotees typically observe the occasion by reciting passages from the Ramayana, singing devotional songs, and participating in processions carrying idols of Lord Rama. Special prayers are offered at temples, and traditional sweets like panakam (a jaggery and water drink) and kosambari (a salad made with lentils and cucumber) are prepared as offerings. 

South Indian's usually perform the Kalyanotsavam which means the marriage celebration of Lord Rama by keeping the statues of Lord Rama and Sita and take on a procession on streets.  They also include Hanuman statue for the Pooja. Ram Navami has different names in different states, to name a few, In Andhra it's called Chaitra Navratri, in Karnataka it's called Vasanthothsavam.

In the rest of India, festivities include reading or listening to the Ramayana, singing bhajans (devotional songs), and conducting elaborate puja ceremonies at homes and temples. Fasting, charity, and acts of service are also common practices during Ram Navami, symbolizing devotion and adherence to the values exemplified by Lord Rama. Overall, Ram Navami is a time for spiritual reflection, cultural celebrations, and the reinforcement of moral principles across different regions of India.

South Indian Traditional Ram Navami Recipes

Traditional Panakam Recipe

Spiced Buttermilk With Coriander And Ginger Recipe

Hesaru Bele Southekayi Kosambari Recipe - Cucumber Kosambari

Pasi Paruppu Kosumalli Recipe (Spiced Lentil Salad Recipe)

Vellarikka Kosumalli Recipe- South Indian Style Cucumber Salad

Gojju Avalakki Recipe - Puli Aval

Huruli Sundal Recipe - Kollu / Horse Gram Sundal Recipe

Chickpea Sundal Recipe

Green Moong Dal Sundal Recipe

Paal Payasam Recipe - Rice Kheer/Pudding

Paruppu Payasam Recipe - Stewed Dal Coconut Milk Payasam

Aval Payasam Recipe - Sweet Flattened Rice Payasam

Rava Kesari Bhath - South Indian Sooji Halwa Recipe

South Indian Poli Recipe - Boli | Obbattu | Bobbatlu | Holige

Puliyodharai / Puliyogare Recipe (Spicy Tamarind Rice) with Pulikachal

Ram Navami Traditional Fasting Recipes

Goondh Paani Recipe - Sweet Gum Tree Almond Drink Recipe

Farali Dhokla - Kuttu Ka Dhokla Recipe

Sabudana Tikki Recipe ( Spiced Tapioca Pearls Patties Recipe)

Sama Khichdi Recipe - Barnyard Millet Khichdi -Navratri Fasting - Vrat Recipe

Kala Chana Masala Recipe

Batata nu Shaak Recipe - Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabzi

Rajgira Puri Recipe (Navratri Fasting/Vrat Recipe)

Singhara Atta Cheela Recipe (No Onion No Garlic Navratri Fasting/Vrat Recipe)

Makhana Moongphali Ki Kadhi Recipe - Navratri Fasting/Vrat Recipe

Sabudana Khichdi Recipe With Vegetables (No Onion No Garlic Fasting/Vrat Recipes)

Chironji And Makhane Ki Kheer Recipe

Sabudana Kheer Recipe - Tapioca Pearl Milk Pudding

Singhare Atte Ka Halwa/Sheera Recipe (Water Chestnut Flour Halwa Recipe)

North Indian Sooji Halwa Recipe

Lapsi Recipe - Sweetened Gujarati Broken Wheat

Konkani Style Vali Bendi Recipe-Malabar Spinach Curry, a simple authentic curry made from Malabar spinach or in other words called as vine spinach is cooked in ground fresh coconut, dry red chilies and tamarind paste. In Konkani, “Vali” refers to the Spinach that is used in the curry, the leaf is rich in  lot of nutrients. It reduces cholesterol and is highly fibrous. It is good for digestion also.

Serve the Konkani Style Vali Bendi Recipe along with steamed rice with a dollop of ghee on top and Konkani Style Mooga Ghushi Recipe by the side to enjoy your everyday lunch. 

If you are looking for more Konkani recipes here are some : 

1. Konkani Style Mande/Mandige/Chavde Recipe
2. Solkadhi Recipe (Konkani Style Kokum Kadhi)
3. Konkani Style Mooga Ghushi Recipe

Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Quinoa & Garlic Yogurt Recipe is a healthy dish that you can make when you are craving to have simple and nutritious meal. The cauliflower are marinated well in some spicy masala which is roasted into the oven and topped over a bed of seasoned quinoa. Then a dollop of creamy garlic yogurt is topped over the salad to give it a refreshing flavour to the salad. Adding some fresh pomegranate seeds also gives a nice texture to the dish. 

Quinoa is a wonderful grain to substitute with rice, it is filled with dietary fiber and is rich in protein. It keeps you full and helps to reduce weight. 

Serve the Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Quinoa & Garlic Yogurt Recipe along with Creamy Chicken Pesto Spaghetti Pasta and Light And Creamy Broccoli Soup for your weekend dinner meal. 

If you are looking for more Salad Recipes here are some : 

1. Couscous Raw Mango Salad Recipe
2. Sweet Potato & Green Bean Salad Recipe
3. Chickpea Orange Salad Recipe with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Achari Aloo Parwal Sabzi Recipe is semi dry preparation of pointed gourd (parwal) and aloo in pickle spices. The pungency of mustard oil along with tomatoes and pickle spices gives this sabzi a unique flavour and makes it an excellent side dish for an Indian meal. You can make this sabzi in a pressure cooker when pinched for time, and if you find the fragrance of mustard oil too strong, you can make the same sabzi in regular cooking oil. Serve this with Phulkas, Matar Ki Puri and Dal Banjara for a wholesome weeknight dinner.

If you like this recipe, you can also try other Dry Vegetable recipes such as

1. Sweet Corn Poriyal Recipe
2. Awadhi Style Karela Ka Dulma Recipe
3. Dahi Suran Ki Sabzi Recipe