FESTIVAL RECIPES 39 results

Bharatiya culture celebrates various festivals in various seasons of the year. The festival recipes have been designed by our ancestors based on the ingredients that are available in that particular season and hence well suited for good health.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba says …” Man must prefer Saathwick to Raajasik foods. By drinking intoxicating stuff, one loses control over the emotions and passions, the impulses and instincts, the speech and movements and once even descends to the level of beasts . By eating meat one develops violent tendencies and animal diseases. The mind becomes difficult to control when one indulges in raajasik food. it can never be remolded if thamaasik food is consumed with relish. To dwell in Rama principle, one has to be vigilant about food and drink consumes by both body and mind. -( discourse at Prasanthi nilayam April 1965)

  • BISCUIT CAKE

    With His unconditional love, Swami established the Anantapur campus of SSSSIHL exactly 50 years before in 1968. As we receive His unconditional love, He always ensured that we learn to express the same to all, with practical lessons. 80kms away from Prasanthi at Anantapur, in our campus, in His ...
  • RAMZAN NOMBU KANJI

    Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and the month in which the Quran was revealed.Fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset.In Southern states such as Tamil Nadu, and ...
  • RICE LADDOO

    RICE LADDOO is a very healthy and nutritional sweet that can be made easily from fresh ingredients in the kitchen. Its an instant energy booster .It stays fresh for 5 days without refrigeration Ingredients- parboiled rice, jaggery, grated coconut Fry rice in a dry pan Roasted ...
  • KARA SEV

    Kara sev  is a popular snack recipe , which is often made during Diwali.It is very easy to prepare and can be made in a jiffy.Let us see how to make this spicy and crunchy kara sev. Sieve gram flour if there are any lumps. In a large mixing bowl , add both gram flour and rice flour , ...
  • MAA LADDOO

    Maa laddoo is a delicious and healthy sweet made from roasted gram dal (Pottu kadalai) It can be made on all the occasions. It is a very  quick and easy ladoo  recipe made with few ingredients which are easily available in our kitchen. Let us see how to make this delicious  sweet. In the ...
  • SWEET PONGAL

    Sweet Pongal or  Sakkarai Pongal is a delicacy made from newly harvested rice.Its is cooked with moong dal, jaggery, ghee and cashewnuts and offered to Sun God. It is commonly made as naivedhyam offered to god in temples. Today let us learn to make this pongal following these step by step photos ...
  • EGGLESS PINEAPPLE SPONGE CAKE

    Sponge cake is the most fundamental cake made as tea time snack. Adding fresh pineapple enhances the taste and also adds nutritional benefits to the cake. This recipe does not need any essence and also uses less sugar since pineapple is used. Dry ingredients - maida,baking powder,baking ...
  • EGGLESS WHOLE WHEAT CHOCALATE CAKE

    The Eggless Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake recipe is very simple and alwys been eveyone's favourite.  The recipe given in this post is the perfect one to try at home for the family.  Eggless Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake is just the appropriate option to prepare for get together or party at home. Be it ...
  • RAAGI SANKATI / RAAGI KAZHI

    Raagi kazhi (Finger Millet Ball) is a nutritious meal and very popular in rural folks of  Tamilnadu. It is also known as raagi sankati in Andhra and as raagi mudde in Karnataka. Let us see the easy-to-do version of making raagi kazhi.
  • BLACK CHANNA SUNDAL

    Black channa or Kala channa, chickpeas recipe is often made during Navarathri and Ganesh chaturthi festival. This sundal is a very good evening snack for children and elders. Let us see how to make this healthy black channa sundal. Wash and soak black channa  overnight or 6 - 7 hours. ...