1 TABLESPOON OF MEMORIES

1 TABLE spoon Of Memories

PREFACE Food is something which can unite the people universaly.The nostalgi and memories associated with food is inseperable.In times like the lockdowns,one always tends to lookback.This book aims in giving that warm hug for people living aborad or away from family.The main goal is to explore the nostalgia and memories with recipes.10 Recipes with stories and memories associated with it.

1 Chapter 1 Pongal is one of the most important Hindu festivals of India, and is celebrated with much fervour in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. This year, Thai Pongal will be celebrated on the 14th of January 2021. Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated to mark sun’s transition towards north (Uttarayan). Celebrated in the auspicious month of Thai (10th month of Tamil calendar), Pongal is one of the most important Hindu festivals of India, and is celebrated with much fervour in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. 1

Thai thirunaal Pongal is one of the most important Hindu festivals of India, and is celebrated with much fervour in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. This year, Thai Pongal will be celebrated on the 14th of January 2021.There is sweet,savoury,puddings,paapads and many delicacies to enjoy on a elai saapadu which is put on pongal day,its enjoyed by people from6-60. Pongal is one of the most important harvest festival of the tamil land.And its almost similar to a new year,celebrating the harvest. 2

1 B a n g lo r e p a a t i U r u la i k e z h a n gu t h o k k u Course: Side Dish INGREDIENTS Cuisine: Indian Potato : 1 large Serves / Yields: 4 Curry leaves : 1 sprig Potato Thokku or Green chilli : 1 (Slit) Urulaikizhangu Thokku Onion : 1 Medium - 1 medium is an easy to make (Finely sliced) and versatile South 1 tsp ginger paste Indian side which 1 tsp garlic paste pairs well with any ¼ tsp turmeric rice dish or even ½ tsp salt Indian flatbreads. 3

STEP 1 Mix the chicken pieces with salt, yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric, and red chili STEP 2 Saran wrap and marinate for 15 minutes Place the chicken in a pot with cooking oil and cook until brown for 10 STEP 3 Cook for 10-15 minutes on low- medium heat with the lid on Sprinkle garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, and ghee STEP 4 Saran wrap and marinate for 15 minutes 4

2 Pe r u n g a la t h u r C h i ck e n b i r y a n i Biryani is one of the most Ingredients: amazing royal delicacies Chicken Marinate introduced to Indians by ½ kg boneless chicken the Persians. Since then ½ tsp salt it has been much popular 2 tbsp plain yogurt and is considered to be a 1 tsp ginger paste luxurious treat to enjoy 1 tsp garlic paste on special occasions. ¼ tsp turmeric Making a chicken biryani ½ tsp red chili in authentic dum style ½ kg boneless chicken does take some time and ½ tsp salt needs little expertise. 5

STEP 1 Mix the chicken pieces with salt, yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric, and red chili STEP 2 Saran wrap and marinate for 15 minutes Place the chicken in a pot with cooking oil and cook until brown for 10 STEP 3 Cook for 10-15 minutes on low- medium heat with the lid on Sprinkle garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, and ghee STEP 4 Saran wrap and marinate for 15 minutes 6