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Karthigai Deepam is on November 24th, 2026

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Karthigai Deepam is one of the oldest festivals celebrated by the Tamil people in the Tamil month of Karthigai. It has been referred to in many ancient works of Tamil literature that dates back to 2,000 or 2,500 BC.

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Pudalankai (Snakegourd) Curry
Poriyal

Pudalankai (Snakegourd) Curry

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Pudalankai (Snake Gourd) Curry is a crisp and savory South Indian side dish. Thin slices of snake gourd are lightly salted, coated in a spiced besan and rice flour batter, and pan-cooked with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, red chillies, curry leaves, and asafoetida until golden. A crunchy, flavorful accompaniment to hot rice with sambar or rasam.

Capsicum Masala Curry
Poriyal

Capsicum Masala Curry

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Capsicum Masala Curry combines crunchy capsicum with a tangy tomato-onion masala, sambar powder, and a finishing sprinkle of magic masala for a quick, flavorful side dish.

One Pot Rasam Rice
Rice

One Pot Rasam Rice

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One Pot Rasam Rice is a comforting South Indian meal that cooks rice, thuvar dal, tamarind, tomato, and freshly crushed pepper, cumin, and coriander seeds together in a pressure cooker with a mustard tempering for a tangy, peppery, one-pot dish.

Corn Cabbage Poriyal
Poriyal

Corn Cabbage Poriyal

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Corn Cabbage Poriyal is a wholesome South Indian side dish that steams fresh corn kernels and chopped cabbage until tender, then tosses them with a mustard and urad dal tempering, onion, ginger, curry leaves, and fresh coconut gratings.

Beetroot Uthappam
Breakfast

Beetroot Uthappam

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Beetroot Uthappam is a vibrant South Indian breakfast that folds stir-fried grated beetroot, onion, and green chillies into dosa batter, then griddles it into thick, soft pancakes with a beautiful pink hue — delicious with chutney or sambar.

Curd Aval (Poha)
Breakfast

Curd Aval (Poha)

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Curd Aval (Poha) combines soft, soaked flattened rice with creamy whisked curd, a fragrant mustard and ginger tempering, and a fresh garnish of cucumber, pomegranate pearls, and coriander leaves for a cool, comforting meal.

Ulundu Kozhukattai
Breakfast

Ulundu Kozhukattai

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Ulundu Kozhukattai is a soft, steamed South Indian snack made from rice flour dough enriched with protein-rich urad dal, fresh coconut, zesty ginger, and green chilies, seasoned with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, dals, curry leaves, and asafoetida.

Karamani Rice
Rice

Karamani Rice

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Karamani Rice is a wholesome South Indian one-pot meal that combines fluffy rice with protein-rich karamani (black-eyed peas), tangy tomato, sweet onion, and warming sambar powder, finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, dals, red chilies, and curry leaves for a hearty, flavorful dish.

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