AIKANTHIKA

Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh state of India Ingredients: Plantains / Green Banana – 2 Tamarind – big lemon-sized Onion (chopped into small...

Cuisine: South Indian Ingredients: Red rice flour – 750gm Sesame seeds – 4 teaspoons Salt – as required Chilli powder (spicy) – ½...

Cuisine: South Indian Black Rice, often called 'forbidden rice',  has a long and fascinating history rooted in ancient China. Traditionally, it was reserved exclusively for emperors and the royal court because of its rarity and exceptional nutritional value, common people were forbidden from eating it. This exclusivity gave black rice its legendary name and elevated status. Culturally, black rice has been associated with longevity, prosperity, and health across East and South