Every year on a Navarathri weekend, we invite our friends and families for a get-together aka thambulam / haldi-kumkum with a grand feast. For this event to go smoothly, it requires prior planning and execution of sub -tasks from menu planning, thambulam favors prep, cleaning and decorating the home, and of course the Golu that starts on the first day of Navarathri. My menu plan for this year included:
- Sweets: Besan-Kaju Burfi, Makhana-Badaam Kheer
- Savory Mains: Puliodarai (Tamarind Rice), Sambar, Curd Rice
- Sides & Snacks: Medu Vada, Chana Dal Vada, Chivda Mix, Chutneys
Some of the prep steps started 3 days before the day of the feast. I planned out my tasks like this:
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