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Culinary holiday during the mango season must ensure we get our share of the local mangoes! What better way to celebrate this fruit by learning to make Mampazha Aviyal. Shot in the picturesque village in Kallur, Palakkad, watch how this recipe is made (vi
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'Paati' as we call our grandmoms are an embodiment of unconditional love. Surprising you with homemade fudge on your birthday, making the most flavourful rasam when you are home for for a meal, giving you a tight hug just when you need it and lending her
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I am usually a sucker for a typical south Indian breakfast, but today I tried this sandwich and i must admit, it was pretty good. Sautéed some onions in oil along with some garam masala, salt and caramelized it with some sugar. A dash of mustard on one si
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When the sun shines nice and bright, it's time to make Avakkai (pickle made using mangoes, mixed with mustard, chilli powder, fenugreek seeds, salt and gingely oil poured over) The key to a brilliant Avakkai pickle is in the sourness of the mango. Hopeful
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A cookery workshop where I combine stories, songs and of course the cultural context behind the temple prasadam - 'Sacred Offerings'. Owing to the positive response and warm appreciation I have received for the first edition, I have curated yet another on
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The idea of South Indian salads even though exist in festive menu, it isn't really highlighted for the complex flavours and techniques behind making them. Here is one such salad featured in my ' Annam to Arancini - Classics Re Imagined' festival for @the
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'Annam to Arancini - Classics Re Imagined.' The festival that i am putting together for @theparkhotels Chennai, another one on the menu. MURUNGA KEERAI ADAI Lentil pancakes layered with sauteed moringa leaves using clarified butter and served over an ava
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'Annam to Arancini - Classics Reimagined' - My upcoming food festival for @theparkhotels , Chennai. All vegetarian, No Onions or garlic. Presented in a contemporary way without altering original flavours, textures or authenticity of the recipe. Rice and l
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இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துக்கள். Wishing you a very happy Tamil new year. To more food and memories. Maanga Pachadi, more a chutney made with raw mangoes(in picture) is a mixture of sweetness (from jaggery), tartness (from the mango), sourness (from
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Annam & Arancini - my upcoming food festival for @theparkhotels , Chennai. All vegetarian, no onions, no garlic. Presented in a very contemporary way without altering the taste or authenticy of the original recipe. This has been a fabulous project to work
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I had a great time curating a private cookery demonstration followed by a 10 course home cooked meal for Maunika Gowardhan of @cookinacurry . Recipes from the Tamil brahmin community to the erstwhile Maratha royals, I demonstrated a whole range of recip
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Owing to the positive response and warm appreciation I have received for the first edition, I have curated yet another one - this time with different temple offerings, stories and songs from South India. Here's what I will be showcasing: Tirumaal Vadai
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The majestic corridors at Darasuram, Thanjavur. The Nandi (carved out of a monolithic stone) sits right opposite the Sanctum. Notice the pillars - all carved out of a single stone with intricate miniature carvings. The sunrise or sunset in this temple i
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These were goodie bags given as gifts to those who were part of my Thanjavur culinary holiday. Any guess what this is? Those of you who were part of the holiday, Shhhhh!! Hint: something from Thanjavur region ;) let the guessing begin. #rakeshraghunatha
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One of the gorgeous paintings inside the Durbar Hall, thanjavur palace. Notice the style of painting - a perfect blend of both Thanjavur style and pichwai style portrayal of Krishna (colour of skin, features). The colours all from vegetable dyes, look ho
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Yet another culinary holiday with a fun bunch. From food trails to temples to chill out time we had an amazing time! To more such culinary holidays and memories! #culinaryholidays #thanjavur #puliyogaretravels #foodtrail #rakeshraghunathan
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The joy of eating in these small hole in the wall places especially when you travel down south. What i gobbled today - Chettinad oothappam (sauteed shallots, topped over oothappam made of sesame oil) and an assortment of chutneys (coriander, coconut, onio
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The Durbar Hall (hall of audience), part of the Thanjavur Palace, built by the Nayaka dynasty during the 16th-17th centuries is a sight to behold. Ornate wood work, stucco, frescoes of thanjavur paintings made using vegetable colours and intricate illustr
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The Beautiful hands that cast the Chola Bronze, from a lineage that spans over 10 generations. #thanjavur #culinaryholidays #rakeshraghunathan #puliyogaretravels #bronze #cholabronze #indiaculturalhub #temples
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The 12 azhwar saints sang across many temples in India and those temples are classified under 108 divya desams. One such temple is the Sarangapaani temple in the temple town of Kumbakonam. Today , we witnessed the Vennai Thaazhi Utsavam where the lord is
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A mural painting of Shiva and parvathy in procession at the Thanjavur Brihadeeshwara temple. The respects paid by the temple priests depict this painting. Although, the Brihadeeshwara temple was built by the Cholas in the 10th century, these murals were
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Thanjavur culinary holidays begin with the Brihadeeshwara temple! A gorgeous day with clouds looming over! #rakeshraghunathan #culinaryholidays #thanjavur #puliyogaretravels
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It was indeed my honour and privilege to be in conversation with James Beard, Julia Child and the IACP awards winning Chef. @raghavaniyer at @hyattregencychennai. A treasure trove of knowledge on Indian cooking, he kept the audience in rapt attention. A l
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So this happened. A fun morning food walk in mylapore that i took @sarahtodd on. She's an absolute riot and full of curiosity for food. I do these food walks across many areas in Chennai. If you'd like one reach out. More about the mylapore walk with Sara
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My Sacred offerings cookery workshop is about food from temple kitchens. I also weave into stories, songs and local legends in this thematic cookery workshop. Yesterday's workshop turn out was amazing and I am ever grateful to those who encourage me in
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Thanjavur left us spellbound not just for the temples that the Cholas built but for the food the Marathas redefined in the region. A fun group of people from different parts of India were on this culinary holiday I put together. From savouring several cen
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One of the marvels that is a true study in Chola architecture and aesthetics is Darasuram in Thanjavur. The Airavateshwarar temple constructed by Rajaraja the second in the 12th century AD is a UNESCO world heritage monument. #culinaryholidays #rakeshra
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Perfect coolant for the summers. Sherbet, a hangover that exists in Thanjavur since the Maratha rulers. A concentrate is made out of Nannari or Sarsaparilla root. This is then watered down with either milk or water and we almond resin or badam pisin as wh
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The ancient Pullamangai temple in Thanjavur district. Built by the Cholas during the 6/7 the century. Which means, this predates the Brihadeeshwara temple. The expression on the idols is what i kept observing. So much peace and calm even after a good 150
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Stunning frescoes (a technique of mural painting) adorn the walls behind the Thanjavur Brihadeeshwara temple. Even though the temple was built by the Cholas in the 11th Century the Marathas got these paintings done during their rule in the 18th century. S
