AIKANTHIKA

Cuisine: China Chūnjuǎn, meaning 'spring roll', originated in China over 1,500 years ago, during the Eastern Jin dynasty. They were traditionally made to celebrate the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), symbolizing wealth and prosperity, as their golden, crispy exterior resembled gold bars. Filled with seasonal vegetables and sometimes meat, these rolls were a way to enjoy fresh produce after the long winter. Over time, Chūnjuǎn spread beyond China through trade, migration

Ingredients: Potatoes – 5 medium Salt – as required Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon Chili powder – 1 teaspoon Oil – for deep frying Method: Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them very thin using a slicer. Soak the slices in water for 10–15 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain the water and pat the slices completely dry with a clean cloth. Heat oil in a deep pan on medium heat. Fry the potato slices in small batches until they turn crisp and golden. Stir occasionally. Remove th

Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh state of India Karakajjam is a traditional sweet from Andhra Pradesh. It is usually made a few days before the...

Cuisine: Indian Giant Taro Plant and Tubers Ingredients: Giant Taro - 1/2 kg Water - as required Salt - as required Chili powder - 1/2...

Cuisine: India INGREDIENTS: Boiled Potato (peeled and chopped into cubes) - 1 large Papdi - 30 Cooked Chickpea - 2 cups Onion (finely...

Ingredients: Fresh Green peas - 2 cups Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon Salt - as required Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon Chilli powder - 1/2...

Cuisine: India Ingredients: Whole wheat flour - 2 cups Fine Rice rava - 1/4 cup Carom seeds - 1/2 teaspoon Salt - 1/2 teaspoon Coconut...

Cuisine: Tamil Nadu state of India Ingredients: Banana Blossoms (Cleaned) - 3 cups Chana Dal (split Bengal gram) - 1 cup Onion (chopped...

Ingredients: Tapioca / Cassava - 1/2 kg Coconut oil - for deep frying Salt - as required Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder - 1/2...

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

Cuisine: Indian Ingredients: Whole wheat flour – 2 cups Fine wheat rava – 2 teaspoons Coconut oil – ¼ cup + for deep frying Salt – a...

Cuisine: Karnataka state of Bharat Ingredients: Colocasia leaves (Black stemmed variety ) – 2 big Chickpea flour – 3 cups Garlic – 20...

Cuisine: Indian Ingredients: Whole wheat flour – 2 cups Potato – 4 big Green chillies (finely chopped) - 4 Water – as required Garam...

Cuisine: Indian Ingredients: Whole wheat flour – 2 cups Water - as required Onion – 4 large Green chillies (finely chopped) – 4 Garam...

Cuisine: South Indian Ingredients: Raw jackfruit (refer note) – 1 medium Salt – as required Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon Chilli powder...

Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh state of India Ingredients: Grated bottle gourd – 5 ½ cups Onion (Finely chopped) – 5 Rice flour – 3 ½ cups Chana...

Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh state of India Ingredients: Urad dal (split Black gram) – 2 cups Rice rava – 2 cups Salt – as required Oil – for...

Cuisine: Indian Ingredients: Plantains (green banana) – 8 Onion (finely chopped) – 5 Chickpea flour – 5 tablespoons Ginger garlic paste –...