Naivedhya (Holy Offering)

Makhan malai, popping mishri, panchamrita

Food offered to a deity as worship with prayers during rituals.

Alpahara (Snacks)

Okra chili thecha, alu vadi, sol kadi

When the appetite is slow or inactive, the digestive fire needs to be stoked, and these Maharashtrian side dishes literally acts as a stimulant by blending the katu (bitter), amla (sour), tikshna (pungent), lavana (salty) and madhur (sweet), making it a holistic and a balanced snacks.

Shikhalu (Corn)

Grilled babycorn, missi ghevar, corn & tomato shorba

The olden Ayurvedic scriptures praise the healing potential of corn, in successfully battling hypertension or high blood pressure, averting cancer, treating depression and remedying liver disorders.

Badak (Vada)

Dal vada, beetroot kanji, black lemon pickle

Deep fried fritters made with lentils and served with fermented beetroot, and mustard water. These are cooked as ritual offering during festive feast.

Kadalika (Banana)

Raw banana chaat, avocado chutney, khakra

Raw banana is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It can be used as a substitute for potatoes.

Karuvelvilas (Bitter Gourd)

Ghee roast karela, mango sambhar gelato, dosai

“Bitter as Beautiful” is the best description of the gourd that according to its Sanskrit name “playfully adorns a vine”. This vegetable is considered extremely beneficial in Ayurveda – a blood purifier and effective in regulating the metabolism of sugar.

Grinjanah (Turnip)

Rajma gogji, amaranth katlam, apple chutney

Turnips are loaded with fiber and vitamins, as well as minerals like manganese, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and copper. They are also a good source of phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Sandhita (Pickle)

Achari broccolini, panchphoran carrot, candied walnut

This recipe uses broccolini and carrot with pickle spice, which is a good source of fiber and minerals.

Panasa (Jackfruit)

Jackfruit momo, sea buckthorn thukpa, rice crisp

Jackfruit can be eaten as a nutritious snack it proves to be rich source of vitamin, minerals and complex carbohydrates.

Krishna phal (Passion Fruit)

Passion fruit, guava water, strawberry chutney

In India the blue passion flowers are called Krishnakamala. The five anthers represents the five Pandavas from the epic Mahabharata. The center represents Krishna, and the outer radial filaments represent the opposing hundred Kaurava.

Dalika (Lentils)

Horsegram curry, ragi bhatura, jakhiya aloo

Horse gram has widely cultivated in Uttarakhand and it is highly nutritious and excellent source of minerals like iron, calcium, and phosphorus. Most importantly, horse gram is proven effective for natural kidney stone treatment.

वसुधैव कुटुकम्

(Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)

One earth, one world, one family

This course we are celebrating one grain which is Rice, as it is one of the oldest and common cooking ingredient across the world. It is the primary source of energy for significant portion of world’s population. It can be used in wide range of dishes and can be consumed in variety of forms. Rice itself has relatively mild and neutral flavour which allows it to complement and absorb the flavours of other food it is served with.

Farsan (Gujrati Snacks)

Jalebi-Fafda, pumpkin dhokla, gujrati kadhi

This sweet-salty combination is traditionally served during Dussera as a breakfast and is a favorite street food in Gujarat.

Madhuram (Sweet)

Bal Mithai, chocolate rosette, buransh ras

Sweetness gives us the ability to feel and give love in our lives. Sugar is a necessity to feed our brain and nervous system

Parna (Betel Leaf)

Paan

Betel leaves are used in many Ayurvedic medicines as they have digestive, carminative and healing properties.

Pushpanjali (Flower)

Jasmine & lychee tea

An offering of Pushpanjali, palm full of fragrant flowers, at the feet of the deity as a traditional form of a floral homage.