AIKANTHIKA

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

Cuisine: Sri Lanka Kalu Dodol is traditionally made and eaten in April, during Avurudu , the Sinhalese New Year celebrations....

Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh state of India Theepi Kudumulu / Bellam Undrallu are offered as Naivedyam for Lord Ganesha on Ganesha Chaturthi...

Cuisine: Andhra Pradesh state of India Ingredients: Green Mangoes (refer note) – 1 kg Red chili powder – 1 cup Salt – ½ cup Powdered...

Cuisine: India Ingredients: Karonda / Carissa carandas - 250g Jaggery (Joni Bella) - 1 cup Water - 4 tablespoons Method: Rinse the...

Cuisine: India Ingredients: Star fruits - 1/2 kg Jaggery (Joni Bella) - 2 cups Water - 1/4 cup Vanilla powder (optional) - a pinch...

Cuisine: Kerala state of India Ingredients: Brown rice - 2 cups Ripe Bananas (peeled and chopped) - 2 small Jaggery (Joni bella) - 4...

Cuisine: South India Ingredients: Avalakki / Poha (flattened or beaten rice) - 2 cups Jaggery - 2 cups Coconut oil - 6 tablespoons...

Cuisine: Karnataka state of India Ingredients: Ragi (Finger millet) – 2 cups Water - 3 cups + for Soaking Jaggery – 2 cups Vanilla powder...

Cuisine: Northern India Ingredients: Carrots – 700 gm Vanilla powder – ¼ teaspoon Coconut milk – 5 cups Jaggery – 2 cups Coconut oil – 2...

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 Southeast Asia. It has been