Diwali, the festival of lights which is one the most significant holidays celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for five days will be celebrated this year on Tuesday, November 10.
During Diwali, the community will visit temples and offer their prayers as well as spending time with friends and family. The preparation for Diwali, however, starts months before the celebration. Diwali snacks such as chivda,a crunchy savory snack (This is one of my favorite snacks. If you are interested to learn how to make it, here is the link to a good step by step recipe http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/chivda-recipe-poha-chivda-chiwda/ ) and a variety of murukku, a savory crunchy snacks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murukku and desserts such as Gulab Jamon (fried dough and milk in sugar syrup), Kheer (South Asian rice pudding), Halwa (flour or nut base dessert with pistachio and almond) and others are prepared a month in advance of the festivity. Households will also be decorated with lights and Rangooli, a design made from colored rice and powder, usually displayed on the floor. Rangooli is used as a joyful way to welcome the Goddness of Wealth and Prosperity. New clothes are also usually worn by adults and children alike.
Growing up in Malaysia, this was one of my favorite holidays. I love the lights, colors, smells of the flowers, incense in the temples, the food, and of course the beautiful Rangooli! To learn more about Diwali, here is an article from Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/Traditions-of-Diwali/articleshow/49673561.cms
At the cafeteria in Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, David Cox, Executive Chef and Ravi Rajkarnikar, cook, prepared a Diwali special at the cafeteria this afternoon at our World Cuisine station in conjunction with the upcoming Diwali celebration.
During Diwali, the community will visit temples and offer their prayers as well as spending time with friends and family. The preparation for Diwali, however, starts months before the celebration. Diwali snacks such as chivda,a crunchy savory snack (This is one of my favorite snacks. If you are interested to learn how to make it, here is the link to a good step by step recipe http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/chivda-recipe-poha-chivda-chiwda/ ) and a variety of murukku, a savory crunchy snacks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murukku and desserts such as Gulab Jamon (fried dough and milk in sugar syrup), Kheer (South Asian rice pudding), Halwa (flour or nut base dessert with pistachio and almond) and others are prepared a month in advance of the festivity. Households will also be decorated with lights and Rangooli, a design made from colored rice and powder, usually displayed on the floor. Rangooli is used as a joyful way to welcome the Goddness of Wealth and Prosperity. New clothes are also usually worn by adults and children alike.
Growing up in Malaysia, this was one of my favorite holidays. I love the lights, colors, smells of the flowers, incense in the temples, the food, and of course the beautiful Rangooli! To learn more about Diwali, here is an article from Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/Traditions-of-Diwali/articleshow/49673561.cms
At the cafeteria in Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, David Cox, Executive Chef and Ravi Rajkarnikar, cook, prepared a Diwali special at the cafeteria this afternoon at our World Cuisine station in conjunction with the upcoming Diwali celebration.
The menu consists of: Tandoori Chicken, Vegetable Biryani (Basmati Rice cooked with mixed vegetables, cashews and raisins), Gobi Masala (Indian Curry Cauliflower), Naan bread, Vegetable pakora and Gulaab Jamun ( Fried dough and milk in sugar syrup)
The special was a great success! It was sold out!
Thank you Ravi for bringing a taste of Diwali to us!
The special was a great success! It was sold out!
Thank you Ravi for bringing a taste of Diwali to us!
As I savor every bite of this sumptuous meal, it brings back my childhood memories and the taste of home.
What a wonderful way to celebrate Diwali and introduce diversity at work.
What a wonderful way to celebrate Diwali and introduce diversity at work.
Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali. May the festival of lights bring good health to you and your family!
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| The Diwali Special |
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| Ravi serving at the World Cuisine Station |
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| Ravi busy at work preparing the delicious Vegetable Biryani |
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| Left to Right: Chef Dave and Ravi- Thank you! |
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| Beautiful Rangooli display |
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| Usha Patel, our Environmental Services colleagues wearing a traditional Indian dress with Rangooli display during the Sodexo Employee Appreciation Day |
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