Archive for March, 2006

Mar 31 2006

Glossary

Published by mythili under Misc

Terms and phrases widely used in this blog and what they mean. I will try to do a good job at updating this table. Term What it means koora(telugu) sabji, curry muggu(telugu) kolam, rangoli vindhu dinner/feast without wax sincerely ( sine – without , cera – wax) cprts – Dan Brown – Digital Fortress. amma [...]

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Mar 30 2006

Vyaya Naama Samvatsara Subhakanshalu.

Published by mythili under Indian Festivals

Wishing you all a very happy Ugadi and prosperous new year ahead. Ugadi (word comes from “Yug-adi”) means so much to us Andhrites. This marks the beginning of a new chaitra(name of the first month in telugu/lunar calendar) month, the beginning of spring, the beginning of a new epoch and opens door for new oppurtunities. It is said [...]

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Mar 29 2006

The ClingWrap Redemption a.k.a Pappu chekkalu ( Spicy Rice flour crispies )

Published by mythili under Rice Flour,Snacks

Totally, I mean seriously totally. I know its trivial but clingwrap just made my life so easy last night. Pappu chekkalu (thattai murukku of shammi’s ) that’s what we call them back home in Warangal, has been on my hitlist for a while now. So yesterday in a fit of craving I made this delicious snack. And [...]

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Mar 26 2006

Pappu biyyam (Khichdi/ Lentil and Rice with potatoes)

Published by mythili under Bengal gram,Potato(aloo),Rice

Hello all – Hope you all had an eventful weekend. I had an eventful weekend too working almost 35 hours on Fri, Sat and Sun.I got all my elements up and running by Sunday night and got back home. I wanted to cook something quick and tasty for dinner and here we go. Pappu biyyam that [...]

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Mar 24 2006

Bangle Stand a.k.a Cup holder :D

Published by mythili under My home

Every Indian woman adores, loves and enjoys wearing jewellery and “bangles” are a significant part of the fleet Bangles have great importance traditionally also, especially for married Indian women. And I love( read as lovvvveeeeeeeee) bangles – well that’s a no-brainer. In India my mommy used to always insist on wearing bangles and even more during [...]

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