Maithily's Scribblings

On this Women’s Day, I would like to acknowledge the three best men in my life. My Dad Yes, his efforts brought me into this world. More than a father, he was a guide, advisor, and mentor. He gave me the best education that helped me stand on my own two feet. His guidance shaped my career, giving me strength and confidence. He will always be my role model. My Husband He is my best friend and well-wisher, always there whenever I need a shoulder to lean on. He shares my joys and sorrows. Without his support, encouragement, and trust, I would not be who I am today. My Father-in-law  I feel blessed to have him in my life. He respects my ideas and lets me live in a way that makes me truly happy. The education and experiences I have gained would not have been possible without these three men. When I look back, all I see is the freedom to pursue my dreams, constant encouragement, abundant love, and complete trust from my entire family. I also want to take this opportunity to thank ...

Today is my favorite festival, and I prepared sweet Pongal—a traditional dessert from Tamil Nadu made with rice and jaggery. From cashews to cardamom, the combination of rice and jaggery makes the preparation of sweet Pongal too tempting to resist. As the name suggests, the Pongal festival is celebrated by preparing Pongal (a sweet dish) at home. It marks the significance of the harvest season and is dedicated to worshipping the Sun God. Sweet Pongal is made with freshly harvested rice, ghee, jaggery, cashew nuts, and more. Sweet Pongal, also known as Sakkarai Pongal or Chakkara Pongal , is prepared in every home across Tamil Nadu during the Pongal festival. Here is how I prepared the sweet pongal Cooking time: 60 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: Raw rice - 200 grams Jaggery- 400 grams Water - 2 cups Milk - 1 cup Elachi - 5 pieces Cashew - 10-15 Ghee - 100 ml Saffron ½ gram The method of preparation Take a thick-bottomed pan and boil water. Add ...