Pairing state for food preparation in chhattisgarh

Pairing state

1. Pairing State Chhattisgarh & Kerala

2. About Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India and was formed on November 1, 2000. Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh. Approximate area of the state is 1,35,190 km 2 . The climate of Chhattisgarh is tropical.  Average annual rainfall of the state is of 1,292 mm. Chhattisgarh has 28 administrative districts. On the basis of regional topography Chhattisgarh region is divided into three agro -ecological regions, the Northern Hills, the Central Plains and the Bastar Plateau.

3. Foods of Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh is also known as the ‘Rice Bowl’ of Central India. N early 70% of its population is engaged in agriculture. Paddy is the main crop of the state. approximately 80% of the population lives in rural areas Chhattisgarhi cuisine has a wide range of delicious dishes which are nutritious and healthy. More than 70 varieties of leaves and nearly 25 varieties of tubers and roots are consumed here as vegetables.

4. Foods of Chhattisgarh Cheela is a salted thin rice pancake prepared from rice batter. It can also be prepared with flour of Moong (green gram) or Urad (black gram) or Besan (Bengal gram) flour. It seems similar to the Dosa of South India and is often called Chhattisgarhi Dosa . Dosa is a fermented product prepared from rice and black gram batter, whereas Cheela is prepared without fermentation. Usually, it is consumed in the morning with spicy Chutney . Cheela ( चिला )

5. Foods of Chhattisgarh Faraa is a steamed rice preparation Rice flour is mixed with warm water and a pinch of salt to prepare the dough. Soaked black gram or green gram paste mixed with spices such as ginger, coriander, cumin, black pepper, turmeric can be used as stuffing. It is steam cooked product. It is an oil free and delicious food. To make it spicy and little crispy, Faraa can also be fried in a little oil along with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic and green chilli . Faraa ( फ़रा )

6. Foods of Chhattisgarh Thethari - is a deep-fried snack made of gram flour and rice flour. It is mixed with salt and spices such as cumin seed, Ajwain and red chilli powder. The dough is kneaded and small pieces of it is taken and rolled into different spiral shapes and fried in oil. Thethari ( ठेठरी ) Khurmi ( खुरमी ) Khurmi - is a fried sweet snack made of wheat flour, jaggery or sugar and ghee. To make the dish, wheat flour is kneaded with little ghee and a dough is prepared by adding jaggery or sugar mixed water. Small pieces of dough are rolled and fried in ghee on moderate flame. It can be easily stored for 2 to 3 weeks and is prepared mostly during the Deepawali festival.

7. Foods of Chhattisgarh Anarasa - is a semi-hard, deep-fried dish made of rice flour, jaggery and sesame seeds. It is prepared by soaking rice in water overnight. This soaked rice is powdered when still moist and is mixed with jaggery to prepare a dough, and a small quantity of sesame seeds are added to it. The small flat and round pieces of dough are then fried in ghee. Anarasa ( अनरसा ) Gulgula ( गुलगुला ) Gulgula - is a brown, deep-fried, sweet ball made of wheat flour, jaggery, grated coconut, cardamom powder, Saunf ( Foeniculum vulgare) powder and ghee. Dough is prepared using jaggery syrup, wheat flour and all other ingredients. Small balls measuring 2 to 3 cm in diameter are prepared and fried in ghee. It is delicious but heavy for digestion and is mostly prepared during the winter season or festivals.

8. Festival of Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh, a state located in central India, has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its colorful festivals that showcase its diverse tribal communities. Here are some of the major festivals celebrated in Chhattisgarh: Bastar Dussehra. ... Bastar Lokutsab . ... Bhoramdeo Festival. ... Champaran Mela. ... Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava (Chhattisgarh Foundation Day) ... Chhattisgarhi Language Day. ... Goncha Festival. Madai Festival.

9. Festival of Chhattisgarh Celebrated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, this 10-day festival is a unique celebration of Dussehra. The festival is celebrated in the month of October and November and involves the worship of local deities, traditional dance performances, and a grand procession of the idol of the goddess Danteshwari . Bastar Dussehra

10. Festival of Chhattisgarh The Rajim Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu festival that is held in the town of Rajim , situated at the confluence of the Mahanadi, Pairi , and Sondur rivers. The festival is held every year in the month of February or March and is known for its elaborate rituals and holy bathing in the river. Rajim Kumbh Mela

11. Festival of Chhattisgarh Teej - the festival of Teej is a colourful and happy occasion. It is devoted to the veneration of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shva who stand for the heavenly union of a happy marriage. Teej falls in the month of Sawan and brings great relax from the scorching summers. Women observing Nirajara Vrat on Teej are said to be blessed with long and healthy life of their husband by Teej Mata Parvati. They perform customary rites, wear vibrant clothing and sing folk songs Teej festival

12. Festival of Chhattisgarh This festival is celebrated within the premises of the Bhoramdeo temples located at a distance of about 135 km from Raipur. The famous king Ramachandra of the Nag dynasty who married Princess Ambika Devi of the Haiya dynasty is credited with the construction of this temple . temple rests on the bank of river Sakri . festival is celebrated each year in the last week of the month of March The temple complex bustles with a lot of activity when the Bhoramdeo Mahotsav is organized, and it is indeed impressive and magnificent and always a beautiful sight for the tourists. Bhoramdeo Mahotsav

13. Festival of Chhattisgarh Bastar Lokotsav is one of the dynamic celebrations of Chhattisgarh. Bastar Lokotsav represents the folk culture of the Chhattisgarh state. It is celebrated after the end of rainy season and boast participation of tribal groups coming from remote locations of Chhattisgarh to Bastar . Basta Parab , an event organised in Jagdalpur during the festival features songs and dances of tribes in Chhattisgarh. Elaborated tribal arts and handicrafts are exhibited in the festival. Bastar Lokotsav

14. Festival of Chhattisgarh The Champaran Mela is actually a fair that is organized at a place called Champaran . The fair at Champaran is held on the month of Magh , that is from the January to February. This cultural fair of Champaran is very popular. Mainly the followers of Vaishnav religion visit the Champaran Mela. Champaran Mela

15. Festival of Chhattisgarh Narayanpur is a major cultural hub of bastar . One of the most famous festivals of Bastar after Dusserha of Jagdalpur is Narayanpur mela, or Madai Festival of Narayanpur . Although the name Mela, literally means fair, the Narayanpur Mela is not a fair, but a festival. It is celebrated during the last week of February. Narayanpur Mela

16. Festival of Chhattisgarh The festival was first organized by Maharaja Ramchandra Deo from Nagavanshi dynasty, who also laid the foundation of the temple Bhoramdeo temple in 1349. The festival commences during the end of March when a large number of folk artist from various region of Chhattisgarh participate and temple compound turns into a cultural embellishment. It is one of the main festivals of the people of Chhattisgarh. Bhoramdeo festival reveals the intrinsic qualities of the socio-cultural aspects of Chhattisgarh. Bhoramdeo Festival

17. About Kerala Kerala, a state in the southwest coastal area of India. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala. Approximate area of the state is 38,863 km 2 . In Kerala, the climate is moderate throughout the year. The hilly areas experience cold climate whereas the plains and coastal area have warm climate Average annual rainfall of the state is of 3,000 mm. Kerala has 14 administrative districts. On the basis of cultural, historical, and geographical similarities 14 Kerala districts are divided broadly into the 3 parts , Central Kerala, North Kerala and South Kerala.

18. Foods of Kerala Main crops of Kerala Rice: Rice is the staple food of Kerala. More than 600 different varieties of rice are cultivated in Kerala. Rubber : Rubber is one of the most important cash crop in Kerala. Coconut : Coconut is another important crop in Kerala. Coconut tree plays a pivotal role in the revenue generation of Kerala. Spices: Kerala is the home to many varieties of spices and can be termed as the ‘treasure house of spices’

19. Foods of Kerala This is a breakfast staple eaten all over the state of Kerala. Puttu is a cylindrical steamed rice cake cooked in a mould with grated coconut. It's usually served with kadala curry, a dish of black chickpeas made with shallots, spices and coconut milk, that can also be served with ripe bananas and grated coconut. Puttu and kadala curry ( पुट्टू और कडाला करी )

20. Foods of Kerala Appam is a Keralan staple made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk. It’s similar to a thin pancake with crispy edges. These crepe-like bowls are made from fermented rice flour, coconut milk, coconut water and a little sugar. Ishtu or stew is a derivative of the European stew and consists of coconut milk, cinnamon, cloves and shallots, eaten with appams. The crucial ingredient is fresh coconut milk, which lends a sweet flavor. Appam with stew ( अप्पम और स्टू )

21. Foods of Kerala This is one of Kerala’s traditional delicacies. Karimeen or pearl spot fish is a speckled fish commonly found in the backwaters of Kerala state. This is traditionally a Syrian Christian delicacy but has become part of Kerala’s rich cuisine. Pearl spot fish is marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, red chillies , and other ingredients, wrapped and baked in plantain leaves, giving it a unique flavour . Karimeen pollichathu (fish) ( करीमीन पोलिचथु )

22. Foods of Kerala This is a popular curry in Kerala, made from either raw plantains or sliced yams. It also usually includes slightly sweet pumpkin that has been boiled in water with salt, chillies or pepper, dried lentils, grated coconut, turmeric powder, cumin seeds and garlic, served on a bed of rice. It appears on most menus at religious festivals like Onam. Erissery or pumpkin and lentil curry ( कद्दू और दाल की सब्जी )

23. Foods of Kerala A sweet rice kheer prepared with palada is a delicacy made in almost all Kerala households during the festival of Onam and many other special occasions. There are many variations of it, however, the traditional recipe uses only basic ingredients like rice ada , milk, sugar and ghee. Rice ada is easily available in Indian Kerala grocery stores. Palada payasam (dessert)

24. Festival of Kerala Kerala, India’s southern state, is rich in traditions and culture. Kerala has a never-ending list of festivals and rich traditions. Of all the religious festivals, a few such as Onam, Vishu Festival Thrissur Pooram Festival Pongala Festival Navarathri Festival Makaravillakku Festival Kerala Village Fair Aluva Sivarathri Festival Easter Festival Nehru Trophy Boat Race represent Kerala globally.

25. Festival of Kerala Onam is a Godlike festival from God's own country. It is the time of the year when Kerala is exhilarated with trumpets, drums, elephants, boat races, dances, art, music, floral decorations, lights, colours , rituals and the delicious Onasadya without which the celebrations are incomplete. Whether you're a Malayali or not, the spirit of Onam is Universal. Onam

26. Festival of Kerala Vishu marks the Malayalam New Year and is a significant festival celebrated with zeal in Kerala. This tradition is believed to bring prosperity They set up a statue of Lord Krishna with yellow cucumber, white cloth, ornaments, fruits, and kanikonna flowers. This practice is known as Kani Kanal . They believe in waking up and seeing this statue before anything else to invite good fortune into their lives. On this day, the people of Kerala practice something called Vishu Kaineettam , where the children of the family get money from the elders. Vishu

27. Festival of Kerala Thrissur Pooram , celebrated in Thrissur's Vadakkunnathan Temple in Kerala, is renowned as the "Festival of Festivals." Characterized by the grand assembly of caparisoned elephants, resounding drum performances, and the dazzling display of fireworks, it's a cultural spectacle drawing tourists and devotees alike. The festivities symbolize the religious harmony of the region, as people of all faiths participate and revel in the celebrations. Thrissur Pooram

28. Festival of Kerala Aranmula Uthrattathi is a renowned water carnival held in Aranmula , Kerala, which celebrates the day Lord Krishna crossed the river Pampa. The highlight of the festival is the grand procession of ornately decorated snake boats, known as " Palliyodams ," on the Pampa River. Accompanied by traditional music and Vanchipattu (boat songs), the boat race is a spectacle of vibrant colors, fervor, and cultural heritage. Aranmula Uthrattathi

29. Calender of Festival (Kerala)