The meaning of Diwali goes far beyond parties, music, festive dinners, and beautiful decorations. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of India’s most cherished festivals, deeply rooted in culture, spirituality, and traditions. Yet, as Diwali celebrations become increasingly commercialized, I sometimes wonder: Have we become so focused on celebrating…
India is the land of festivals, a colourful nation with joyous celebrations and interesting mythological legends. Harvest festivals are those that occur at the time of the main harvest of a particular region. Each of the 29 states of India celebrates its harvest festival at different times throughout the year,…
Navratri fasting is a tradition followed in many Indian households. This fasting allows our body to detox , reset our digestive fire and prepare for winters ahead. It’s a complete vegetarian fast with no grains to be included in your diet. This is a great opportunity to eat all those…
A wholesome and nourishing soup for winter months ! This year we cooked a traditional TG feast for the first time as our children wanted to enjoy a typical “holiday feast”. We have always prepared couple of recipes inspired by a typical TG feast on previous TG but never a…
We are just 5 days away from Diwali. This is a very busy week for many of us who are celebrating the biggest Hindu festival. This year will be different due to Covid-19 but we can still make it a memorable one. With little effort, you can prep your house…
Navratri is a Hindu festival that honors Divine Mother or Shakti. It is a great time for spiritual cleansing, personal exploration and connecting to your higher self. The nine nights are divided into sets of three, each set a particular aspect of divine mother is meditated upon. When I first…
Navratri or the nine sacred days mark the most auspicious days of the lunar calendar according to Hinduism. Celebrated with fervor and festivity across every Hindu community the world over, these nine days are dedicated solely to Maa Durga (goddess Durga) and her nine avatars. The primary theme is the…
The past few months of social distancing have been quite challenging for many of us. At the same time we all know someone who has taken this time as an opportunity to improve their skills, learn new crafts and picked up new hobbies. How are you coping up with all…
India is a multi culture, multi ethnic and multi religion country . There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied as Indian culture. Because of the religious diversity in India, there are holidays for Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jews, Jains and Parsis. Many major holidays…
I’m thrilled to share some good news with all my readers and followers. This past week I was featured in the local newspaper, Gazette . Recently I had the pleasure of hosting Teresa Farney, the food editor for Gazette. We had good time cooking Chicken Curry and Naan together. I’m…
Happy New Week Everyone, The most awaited event hosted by Polka Dots And Curry is almost here. If you have not signed up for the Client Appreciation Lunch on June 2nd, you still have time to do so. It’s a free event for those who have attended 6…
This blog is not a recipe . It’s just an introduction to phyllo cups and how to make these at home. Phyllo cups are versatile and can be filled in with sweet or savory fillings. They are a great party food – can be used as an appetizer or desserts.…
This recipe is inspired by ‘Scandinavian Sweet Treats’ – Karen Berg Douglas. I was impressed by the simplicity of recipes and the use of simple ingredients. Most of the recipes were quite easy and ready in less than 30 minutes ( yes, that includes the baking time…
The homemade cocoa powder is made up of only 3 ingredients as compared to the store bought hot cocoa which has preservatives and other unwanted stuff. And it tastes way better than the ready made ones. These are also great DIY edible gifts especially during Holidays. My kids…
If you are looking for dessert options other than the pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving Feast, then look no further and try this moist and flavorful cake. It’s just a pure pumpkin cake with the right amount of flavor, soft crumb, not too sweet and a pleasant blend of…
As an Indian who enjoys all the traditions and culture which Indian festivities bring along , I must say there are a few essential things which every Indian household needs to perform all the rituals. Growing up , I remember how my mom would decorate the pooja thali (…
I know I’m a little late in sharing this tutorial. And I entirely blame it on summers. These edible lego blocks were made for lego theme birthday party for my son last month. I watched few you tube videos and they all called for measuring board with cutter for…
It’s so much fun to be outdoors – so very fresh and pretty. Although with freezing temperatures these days here in Colorado, going out is not something I look forward to. But even when it’s snowing outside, I try to take out some time and sit besides my window…
We are just few days away from Diwali. Every few years , I try to create some ethnic crafts for Diwali décor. Just my humble effort to present Indian culture to my own kids. Being NRI is really not that easy when it comes to celebrating Indian festivals. We don’t have national holidays…
Father’s day is June 21st this year. Here are three fun crafts to do with your kids to brighten their dad’s day next Sunday. Greeting Card Take any card stock. Draw this shape (a vest/jacket ) on it with a pencil. Cut the outlined shaped with scissors. Embellish as per…
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