This fruit is known with many names , wax apple ,rose apple ,jambul ,water apple or simple Jamrul in Oriya. Here in Odisha mostly Jamruls are available which colors ranges from white to pale green. These bell shaped fruits are very pleasant to eyes which helps to improve blood sugar control .Rose Apple possess rich amount of iron, calcium, fiber, Vitamin C, protein and Vitamin A.
 What please you the most in a hot summer day ,of course an unexpected rain in early afternoon ,that pleasant smell of petrichor & to enjoy that moment a cup of Chukka Kappi is what you need. I tried this first time during my Monsoon trip to Wayanad, that beautiful town in Kerala surrounded by lush tea-garden.
Freshly grounded spices and using them in right proportion is the key to the Best Chettinad Prawn Curry. Chettinad Prawn
Family recipes passed down from generation to generation are real treasures for me.
Initially i thought of making a Mojito with fresh Pomegranate , but then i dropped the plan. Mojito is a Soda based drink which can’t be ever considered as “Healthy”.Isn’t it ? To keep yourself fit and healthy is what matters most in today’s world. Do you know soda contains Phosphoric acid which has many side-effects on your body.
Mangoes are back, local market is flooded with these golden yellow toned fruits.The fragrance of a ripe mango will surely take your breath . And who doesn’t love this fruit !! It’s a blessing from Nature ,rich in minerals,vitamins these are excellent source of antioxidants too. Aam-ras is nothing but the puree of these Mangoes flavored with cardamom ,dry-ginger (sunthi) etc This is very popular in western Indian states of Maharashtra ,Gujrat & Rajasthan.
“Bhapa Chingri” with no such effort this dish can be prepared within your comfort zone. Bhapa which means steaming in Bengali & Chingri means prawn. If you see the history ,then Steaming is one of the oldest method of cooking dates back centuries to ancient china.In ayurvedic way of cooking ,this method is considered as the best resulting in a more nutritious food than boiling. You can use other fish like Bhetki(Barramundi) , Ilish in place of shrimp and make this dish.
All you need a little patience and the love for food to cook Fish with Malabar spinach. What is Poi-Machha
“Pakhala” For many of you this word must be out of your food dictionary. This is an authentic preparation from Odisha to get rid from the Scorching summer heat. A soul food for Odias which is found almost in every house on a Summer Day. I have been asked by many people about this.You can find this dish at Puri Jagannath temple though it’s not a part of offerings to Lord Jagannath. How it’s prepared ?
Visit any house in Goa during summer, you will find raw-jack fruit in their kitchen.This Konkani Raw Jackfruit Sukka Recipe
