The word “sizzler” comes from the sizzle that one hears when, after heating the dish under a grill , the gravy is poured on, which dribbles on the hot plate and heats up. Sizzler” is an open-roasted, grilled or shallow fried piece of meat, chicken, fish or vegetables, served with french fries, shredded cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, french beans etc., served on a metal or stone hot plate, kept on a wooden base. Sizzlers are a hot favorite with people of all ages and tastes. They are basically a combination of one main dish served with a choice of sauces and…
MANABASA GURUBAR- A TRADITION SO UNIQUE TO ODISHA
“Mana-basa-Gurubar” is a very famous ritual among Odia Hindu married women. Laxmipurana highly praises the divine compassion of Mahalaxmi as the only divine source of everybody’s good fortune and prosperity. This also establishes the idea that Mahalaxmi loves the devotion of Her worshipers, irrespective of caste. So, caste is no barrier in any ritualistic practice of Hindu religion, particularly in the propitiation of goddess Mahalaxmi. This eclectic attitude prevails upon the service-pattern of Jagannath Temple where the devotees irrespective of caste partake of the Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath together. The Hindu month of Margashira (November –December) is considered very auspicious…
Sarson Da Saag and Makki Di Roti (Tempered Mustard Greens with Cornmeal Flat Bread)
Winters brings with it a respite from the scorching hot summers, where temperature drops in and the spirits soar. Along with cosy blankets and quilts it brings with it variety of food, vegetables, fruits and sweets. This is the time when the markets are flooded with lush greens saags and vegetables. Come winters Makki di roti (coarse maize bread) and Sarson da saag (mustard plant) are culinary delights that are savoured in every household of North India especially Punjab . The prominent names that come to mind whenever Punjabi cuisine is mentioned are tandoori chicken and butter chicken. But one…
Oats &Dryfruits Cigar
Oats Dry fruit Cigars are delicious and very festive is one of the sweet which makes everyone happy in my family as it is mildly sweet and full of flavor. Since these are made with sugarfree Natura, everyone can indulge in this sweet temptation called Oats Dry fruits Cigar. This recipe has been created for Sugar Free Dessert Challenge on http://sugarfree-india.com/.
Brown Rice Biryani
A whole grain of rice has several layers. Brown rice is produced only when the outermost layer, thehull, is removed which does not affect much to the nutritional value of the rice. White rice is produced when the brown rice is further milled to remove the bran. During this process the rice has lost many of its nutrients. The resulting white rice is simply a refined starch that is largely bereft of its original nutrients. Brown rice is a very important source of food fiber that is necessary to improve health in general and digestion in particular. Food fiber is…
