Today I have finished a month long challenge. The goal was to blog a dish from a different state in India every day of the month of April, starting with the state of Andhra Pradesh and ending with West Bengal. It is especially interesting for me as I have not lived in India for a very long time.
Recipes gathered over the years from friends, colleagues and neighbors were brushed off and tried. For some states the recipes had to be gathered from the web. The dishes had to be prepared in advance to ensure a printable blog post with pictures. For at least two states cloudy weather dictated a do over while for three other states a do over was needed as the recipe turned out to be too simple. For two states the recipe was a disaster and had to be scrapped completely.
Some recipes brought back very happy memories not related to food. And the aroma of some recipes took me back decades to my childhood. I came to realize how blessed my growing years were, I was exposed to so many different sub cultures within India.
My family was so supportive through the entire process. They loved trying out the new dishes and enjoyed the tried and tested ones. On the whole it was an enjoyable experience.
Here is a round up of the Indian Food Odyssey.
Arunachal Pradesh - Rice Flour Momos
Assam - Bootor Dali
Bihar - Makhana Kheer
Chattisgargh - Lal Masur Kadhi
Delhi - Mango Lassi
Goa - Uddamethi
Gujarat - Dal Dhokli
Haryana - Choliya Subji
Himachal Pradesh - Katta
Jammu and Kashmir - Katta
Jharkhand - Sattu Paratha
Karnataka - Dudhali
Kerala - Payasam
Maharashtra - Marathi Meal
Manipur - Madhurjan Thongba
Meghalaya - Daineiiong with Jastem
Mizoram - Cauliflower Stalk Bai
Nagaland - Black Rice Pudding
Odisha - Besan Tarkari
Pudicherry - Snake Gourd Chutney
Recipes gathered over the years from friends, colleagues and neighbors were brushed off and tried. For some states the recipes had to be gathered from the web. The dishes had to be prepared in advance to ensure a printable blog post with pictures. For at least two states cloudy weather dictated a do over while for three other states a do over was needed as the recipe turned out to be too simple. For two states the recipe was a disaster and had to be scrapped completely.
Some recipes brought back very happy memories not related to food. And the aroma of some recipes took me back decades to my childhood. I came to realize how blessed my growing years were, I was exposed to so many different sub cultures within India.
My family was so supportive through the entire process. They loved trying out the new dishes and enjoyed the tried and tested ones. On the whole it was an enjoyable experience.
Here is a round up of the Indian Food Odyssey.
Bihar - Makhana Kheer
Chattisgargh - Lal Masur Kadhi
Delhi - Mango Lassi
Goa - Uddamethi
Gujarat - Dal Dhokli
Haryana - Choliya Subji
Himachal Pradesh - Katta
Jammu and Kashmir - Katta
Jharkhand - Sattu Paratha
Karnataka - Dudhali
Kerala - Payasam
Maharashtra - Marathi Meal
Manipur - Madhurjan Thongba
Meghalaya - Daineiiong with Jastem
Mizoram - Cauliflower Stalk Bai
Nagaland - Black Rice Pudding
Odisha - Besan Tarkari
Pudicherry - Snake Gourd Chutney
i enjoyed being a part of the marathon with you. Loved each post Varada ( till what I have read till now) .
ReplyDeleteI ready them all and they are lovely.
DeleteExcellent recipes showcased in the journey. Loved all the artwork you have shared and you have been a very pleasant company through the trip!
ReplyDeleteVarada, I enjoyed your mega marathon so very much, with your personal touch on the art and your childhood memories..you really make it so live!..great job!
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