Medhu Vadai or Ulundu Vadai is a favorite snack among South Indians and is usually served with sambar and chutney and also had as Dahi Vada and Thayir Vadai. This vadai is prepared on Rama Navami along with other dishes and also on a few other auspicious days. During the month of Adi, this vadai, nei payasam and kosumalli and vadai are offered as prasadam in the Paravur Shasta temple in Kerala.
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Nei Payasam or Ghee Payasam Recipe
A favorite payasam among Palakkad Iyers and other Keralites, this sweet ebbs with ghee and is a delight to the ones with a sweet tooth. Nei Payasam is prepared on Rama Navami along with other dishes, and is also prepared on several other auspicious days as it is special for the Goddess Ambal. A lot of Ambal temples in Kerala offer this payasam as prasadam. Also called, Andi Parappu (Cashew Nut) Nei Payasam is offered as prasadam with a lot of cashew nuts, in the Paravur Shasta Temple in Kerala on the day of Rama Navami. During the month of Adi, they offer this payasam, with kosumalli and vadai as prasadam in the same temple.
Kosumalli Recipe
Yields: 1 cup Preparation Time: 15 minutes Pressure Cooking Time for Channa Dal: 2 whistles PROPORTIONS Channa Dal or Split Bengal Gram to Water = 1:2 INGREDIENTS Channa Dal or Split Bengal Gram – 1/2 cup Turmeric Powder – a pinch Water – 1 cup Ginger – 1/2 inch piece Green Chilli – 1 no….
Moong Dal Kosumalli Recipe
A simple, fresh dish that is prepared on Rama Navami along with other dishes. It is prepared because it is believed to be a favorite for Lord Hanuman, the loyal devotee of Lord Rama. It is mix of fresh soaked moong dal and salad vegetables, and hence can be a had as a salad on other days as well.
Neer Moru Recipe
A cool refreshing drink to keep the body cool, it is prepared on Rama Navami along with other dishes. It can be had anytime of the day, and is very helpful in preventing dehydration during summer days. It is a really watery drink. Neer means water or liquid, and moru means buttermilk in tamil, and hence the name.
Paanagam Recipe
A sweet drink that is prepared on Rama Navami along with other dishes. It is a good tonic as it is very good for the digestive system and drinking it regularly, at least once a week helps to regulate the digestive system. It is sweet with a little hint of lemon that gives it a kick.
Cooking with Mom and Me 