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23/05/2026

23rdMay2026 -
Today's Times of India Bangalore edition 👆.
A new item from the bucket list checked, to publish a food related article to a large public.
An ancient recipe from my native State Odisha and town Puri.

05/05/2026

https://namratams2022.wixsite.com/my-site/post/tanka-torani-an-invigorating-probiotic-drink-from-the-holy-land-of-puri-jagannath

TANKA TORANI – An invigorating probiotic drink from the holy land of Puri Jagannath

12/04/2026

Tanka Torani(Cooling Fermented rice water beverage) -

Odia sister duo Anju and Manju, presented this dish recently in Masterchef India 2026.

It is a sacred, traditional probiotic drink associated with Puri Jagannath temple.
The leftover Mahaprasad rice is fermented in water overnight. Next day, it is mixed with salt,curd,green chillies,ginger, lemon slices,lemon leaves,roasted cumin seeds powder, before serving.
It is offered to the devotees and is quite popular, especially during the summer time.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanka_torani

20/03/2026

Caramelized Banana halwa -

Nendran Banana from Kerala cooked in halwa form with jaggery, then cooled and cut into pieces.
The pieces are then caramelized with some salted butter, sugar and cinnamon powder.
Serves as a fruit based halwa, fresh and tasty.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halva

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengalikodan_Nendran_Banana

18/03/2026

Caramelized Nendran Banana/plantain dessert-

This special type of plantain from Kerala State can be used in both savoury and sweet dishes.

Half ripen Nendran Banana is pan sauteed in little salted butter, sugar till caramelized and sprinkled with powdered cinnamon.
What a sinful fit for that dinner dessert craving.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengalikodan_Nendran_Banana

18/03/2026

Penne Aglio e Olio -

Perfect dinner fix, Penne tossed with loads of red bell pepper and green zucchini/courgette, exactly how I wanted it today; without any parmesan cheese.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaghetti_aglio_e_olio
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penne
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zucchini

09/03/2026

Odisha state special probiotic rich summer lunch platter with assorted side dishes -

Eat this food during Indian summer to beat the heat, get the probiotics, get a deep sleep afterwards.
3 types of condiments, 5 types of dishes, one fish fry with curd rice water/pakhala bhat.
Coriander mint green chutney, raw banana and sweet potato tawa fry, bottle gourd leaves with red pumpkin and badi/wadi, potato ka bharta/mash, brinjal ka bharta, bitter gourd fry, tomato & dates khatta, berry/Indian jujube pickle, black pomfret tawa fry,
Pakhala bhat/cooked fermented rice infused with lemon leaves, green chilli, ginger and added fresh curd, cucumber slices and lemon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakhala

23/02/2026

Moradabadi Moong dal -

This protein rich yellow dal/moong lentil is a street style chat dish originated from the city of Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh state of India.
This is super smooth, creamy and layered mainly with butter, asafoetida, roasted cumin seeds and red chill powder. Decorated with freshly chopped onion, tomato, coriander leaves, green chilli, lemon juice, which make it very special.
No tadka is put into it like a traditional dal and it is usually eaten as it is without any accompanying bread, rice or roti, even for breakfast.
My first experience of this dish was at my in-laws' place, who originate from UP.

https://www.differenttruths.com/dal-moradabadi-a-delicacy-of-uttar-pradesh-thats-linked-with-prince-murad/

20/02/2026

Chicken and mushroom Fricasse -

Creamy, buttery protein packed Fricasse is perfect for dinner in one bowl. Add in available vegetables and slow cook for that perfect flavour balance.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fricassee