Recipe: Acorn Squash & Broad Beans Aviyal
A Hindu calendar includes several festivals throughout the year. Most include one or more vegetarian meals cooked with exacting restrictions – for instance, the main meals made for Ganesh Chaturthi are those made without onions or garlic, do not include tomatoes, and are not cooked on a griddle. My father’s paternal heritage meant we belonged to the priest families, and despite his background, food made for religious observances was strictly along these exacting guidelines. Think Hindu Kosher. On a practical end, it forces one to simplify. But being a feast, one feels inclined to be creative – hence the many decadent desserts and sweets, that are most often made with dairy, sugar, nuts, and fruits.
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