Varalakshmi Vratham 2024: 10 foods you must eat on this day

Puran poli Puran poli is a traditional flatbread made with flour, lentils jaggery and cardamoms. Generally made for festivals such as Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi and Holi, it is also a known as Vedmi, Bobbatlu, obbattu, holige and poli. It is also popular in South Indian states.

Sweet pongal This is a traditional South Indian festive dish made on special occasions and festivals. It is also known as Chakkara pongali in Telugu and Sakkarai Pongal in Tamil. This is made especially during Makara Sankranti, the harvest festival.

Payasam Rice payasam, also known as Bellam Paramannam, Ksheerannam or Annam Payasam, is a traditional South Indian pudding made with rice, milk and jaggery. Ground cardamom is added for flavour while jaggery is added to sweeten.

Curd rice A favourite Indian dish, this is consumed mainly in South India as part of the meal. This meal is a comforting summer food that keeps the body cool during the summer months along with making your gut healthy. You can enjoy it with papad, pickles, or even vegetable salad.

Pulihora rice This is a traditional rice dish from Andhra. This dish features precooked white rice that is mixed with oil, mustard seeds, lentils, curry leaves, chillies and tamarind among other staples. This is specially made during festivals and religious ceremonies. 

Sunnundalu  Sunnundalu are traditional sweet balls made with urad dal, jaggery, cardamoms and ghee. These are popular in Andhra Pradesh. These are made during festivals, religious occasions and celebrations. The high protein and high-fat ladoos are said to strengthen the body by providing essential nutrients. 

Medu vada Medu Vada is a crisp, fluffy and delicious donut shaped lentil fritter from South Indian cuisine. It is a delicious breakfast recipe and is often served with coconut chutney or sambar. These are easy to make and provide sustenance for a long time.

Dal vada These are traditional Indian fritters made with lentils, spices and herbs. Serve them with spicy, coconut chutney, coriander chutney, garlic chutney or mint chutney. Dal vada tastes good on their own and can be served with just tea or coffee.

Coconut ladoo These are popular traditional sweets made primarily with coconut and a sweetener like sugar or jaggery and are a festive favourite made across India Nuts and raisins are also added to the mix to add some crunch. 

Poornam Kudumulu These are traditional rice flour dumplings with sweet stuffing made to offer Ganesh Lakshmi and Durga. Also known as sihi kadubu in Kannada and is prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi. You can also add jaggery and coconut to add a dash of taste.

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