Malvani Vade are the soul of Malvani cuisine. A quintessential dish that is a must try if you are visiting the Konkan Region. Malvani Vade are fluffy fried hollow dumplings made by using the different flours. Apart from the scenic beauty the Malvan , Konkan region is known for its distinctive cuisine. Growing up in […]
Murmura Ladoo or Kurmure Laddo are a crunchy, light delicious ladoo made with puffed rice or murmura or Kurmure. This recipe with minimal ingredients gets ready in minutes. I always get hungry when I am back from work. It is that time in between your dinner and it is clearly very late for snack. It […]
Alu Vadi a quintessential dish in Marathi Cuisine. A delightful combination of colocasia leaves and spiced gram flour, packed with flavours ranging from sweet to spicy to tangy which perfectly captures the true essence of Maharashtrian cuisine. It is steamed and pan fried snack made with chickpea flour or besan, this is a must try […]
How do I like my eggs? Ummm..in a cake!!!! I have many cherished and treasured memories revolving around food. Food can be very evocative. Food nostalgia is an emotion that is so powerful that it can transports you back to the past, connecting you with people and places you hold dear. Memories of a particular […]
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” – Howard Johnson The ultimate summer treat is here- Ice cream. Ice cream sandwiches combines two of my favorite food- ice cream and cookies. These Ice Cream Sandwiches are perfect on a hot summer day or honestly they are perfect for any time. My version […]
Shengdana chutney aka peanut chutney– a classic Maharashtrian style chutney is spicy, piquant and nutty accompaniment to your every day menu. Make this no fuss and easy chutney that I am sure will tantalize your taste buds for sure. What is Shengdana Chutney? Shengdana is Peanut in Marathi. Made from roasted peanuts primarily, and a […]
Upwas is fasting in Marathi. This Upwas Thali consists of all the food that you can consume during fasts. Haha it is ironic that we have special menu for fasting, when fasting literally means sabbatical from food but here we are everything is only for food ?. And what better occasion to share this, can it […]
Diwali for me would began with the end of semester examinations. No more studying for the next month would definitely burst crackers in my heart, reality been I am extremely scared of them. But what was more exciting was waking up to the whiff of Aai roasting Bhajani peeth or the nutty aroma of roasting […]
Sheer Khurma is a luscious and creamy vermicelli pudding dessert that is commonly made on Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha (A Muslim Festival). What is Sheer Khurma? Sheer Khurma, or Sheer Khorma, is a royal dessert that originated during the reign of the Mughals. Sheer means ‘milk’ and Khurma means ‘dates’ in Persian (Farsi language). Even though […]
Crispy, savory and absolutely kurkurit (Marathi word for crispy) – these Kanda Bhaji aka Onion Bhajis / Onion fritters are a ‘sine qua non‘ -a must make! ‘Kanda’ is Onions in Marathi and Bhaji is fritters. Thinly sliced onions coated in a chickpea flour batter, basic spices and then dropped into hot oil and cooked […]
”Holi re Holi.. Puranachi Poli!!!!” Holi is incomplete without Puran Poli in any Maharashtrian household. Puran poli is a flatbread stuffed with a sweet lentil stuffing. Puranachi Poli and Katachi Amti is my all time favorite Holi Menu. The sweet stuffing called as Puran in Marathi is made from jaggery, Bengal gram (chana dal) laced […]
Jump to Recipe Sabudana Kheer or Tapioca pudding, is a sweet made with tapioca pearls, sugar ,milk and laced with flavors of cardamom and saffron. It is thick, creamy, luscious, sweet, and absolutely delicious. This vegetarian and gluten-free sweet is popular during the fasting season (vrat / upwas)in India. What is Sabudana? Sabudana is a form […]
These Sourdough Chapatis are delicious and soft and perfect accompaniment to curries/ dals or if you are like me, you can simply drizzle ghee and sugar on the hot chapati and gulp it down. Pure Bliss!! If you are a sourdough Parent you will surely relate to having discard and scouring the internet way to use […]
“Khichdi ke chaar yaar- dahi, papad, ghee aur achaar” Masala Dal Khichdi recipe is a light and easy to digest Indian dish made with rice and moong dal. It is nutritious and light on the tummy, healthy and comforting. My version of Masala Dal Khichdi is made with rice and yellow moong dal (or split […]
Dal Baati Churma is a traditional delicacy from the state of Rajasthan. It is a complete meal itself with a platter of spicy Dal and freshly baked Baati and the semi sweet Churma. Rajasthani food is greatly influenced by its rich heritage the dry and arid climatic conditions. Due to the scarcity of water and […]
Dal Palak or Spinach Dal is a very simple yet delicious Indian dish made with lentils, spinach, and seasoned with spices. Dal chawal or Dal Roti is considered a comfort meal in most Indian homes. And Dal Palak combines the goodness of the dal (pigeon pea lentil) as well as spinach (Palak in Hindi). In these […]
Bhogichi Bhaji, is a mixed vegetable recipe that celebrates the seasonal winter produce . Bhogi is a day prior to Makar Sankrant and Bhogichi bhaji is made to celebrate it, in every Maharashtrian household. Served with bajarichi Bhakari, this recipe is a perfect medley of all the seasonal winter veggies. It is spicy, sour, crunchy and […]
Tilgul ghya, godd godd bola!!! Tilgul are traditional, crunchy Maharashtrian sweets/ ladoos made on the special occasion of Makarsankrant. On the eve of the festival, Tilgul along with multicolored sugar-coated granules (Sakharputane/ Halwa) are exchanged with friends and family. What is Makarsankrant? Makarsankrant is an Indian festival day devoted to the deity Sun (Surya). It is always celebrated each […]
Winter is here and what better way to enjoy these cold winter days than with a cup of hot chocolate? I absolutely love homemade hot chocolate. And these Hot Chocolate Bombs are Magical. Hot chocolate bombs are chocolate spheres filled with hot chocolate mix and lots of marshmallows! Simply pour steaming hot milk over the top […]