As the temperature drops, and as the air is getting chilly, it is officially the season of sipping hot chocolate, wrapping yourself with warm blankets and watching the feel good Christmas movies. This decadent and indulgent Spiced Hot Chocolate is smooth, creamy, comforting, chocolaty combined with spices that definitely warms your heart and soul. A […]
Panchmel Dal is a classic and creamy, rich and textured dal from the Rajasthani cuisine. It is often paired with Baati and Churma in a Rajasthani Thali. Panchmel dal is also known as the Panchratna dal. In Hindi, the wordĀ āpanchāĀ means five. āMelāĀ is mixture, and āDalāĀ is a word for lentils. So in simple words,Ā āPanchmel DalāĀ meansĀ āMix of […]
PithalaĀ is a traditional Maharashtrian dish made with a spicy base of garlic- green-chillies and onions is cooked with gram flour besan) and water until thick. Served with bhakri, (flattened bread made up of rice or millets) it is a staple in Maharashtra, and makes for a quick, easy, nutritious and a full filling meal. Pithala […]
Egg curry/ Anda Curry is quite popular in India and is made in different ways. The recipe that I am sharing today is the one that I grew up eating- The Malvani Egg Curry. This is a Maharashtrian style Andyache kaalvan as it is fondly called in a Maharashtrian household. Boiled eggs are cooked in […]
Metkut is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe. A perfect side dish and is consumed with garma garam bhaat ani sajuk tup (hot piping rice and ghee). If you are sick, recovering from fever or have an upset stomach and tired of eating the same dal rice then, you have to try Metkut. Of course, you can […]
Chicken Malvani is a spicy and flavourful chicken recipe from Malvan. Malvan is a western coastal region of Maharashtra. Apart from the scenic spots, this region is quite popular for its diverse food culture and gastronomy. Authentic Chicken Malvani is made with aromatic homemade Malvani masala and uses coconut and onion as a base. Due to the abundance of […]
Laal Bhoplyachi Kheer aka Pumpkin Kheer is an easy to cook, rich, tasty dessert. With the mashed pumpkin, sugar ,ghee, and the hint of cardamom and nutmeg, this pumpkin kheer/ Laal bhoplyachi Kheer is so delicious and mouth-watering. It is rich and so creamy and has a wonderful taste which you will savor in your mouth […]
Sabudana khichdiĀ is one of the most popular dish that made during fasting days (Vrat days) or during upwaas. This is fairly common recipe in a Maharashtrian household. We love sabudana khichdi as a breakfast, lunch or even dinner. Fasting or no fasting Sabudana khichdi can be devoured anytime. Tender tapioca (Sago) Pearls, laced with crunchy […]
Pedas are Indian dessert traditionally made with mawa and added with different flavorings like cardamom, saffron and others. Mawa or khoya is basically evaporated and dried milk solids and is used in making of many Indian sweets. So I made these Ricotta Cheese Pedas with ricotta cheese, milk powder and sugar. These Ricotta Cheese Pedas […]
Akkha Masoor Biryani is a scrumptious Indian veg biryani. Akkha masoor (whole red lentils) are cooked in onion – tomato gravy and layered with cooked fragrant and flavorful basmati rice. Nothing like a good, flavorful plate of Biryani to celebrate the weekend. This Akkha Masoor Biryani is a delight in every bite hitting those right […]
Shrikhand is a thick, creamy and tasty Indian dessert which is made from hung curd, sweetened with sugar and flavored with cardamom and saffron. Topped with nuts of your choice. Shrikhand is very popular in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Often a component in Maharashtrian thali and is paired with Puri. Shrikhand Puri is an all time […]
Munching on Boiled Peanuts aka Ukadlelya Shenga in Marathi is a trip down the memory lane. Reminds me of the vacations and the train journey to my grandma’s home. Mom would often buy these salty and delicious boiled peanuts (ukadlelya shenga) for my brother and me. In fact, this was one of the main attraction […]
Anda Bhurji or Egg Bhurji is an Indian version of Scrambled Eggs. Anda is egg in Hindi and Bhurji is scrambled. It is a popular Indian street food and a perfect breakfast, lunch and dinner recipe. Very easy to make and the best part – itĀ requires very basic ingredients, one skillet and 20 minutesĀ and your […]
Aliv is also called as Garden Cress seeds. Alivache ladoo (Garden Cress Seeds Ladoos) are a winter delicacy and provide warmth to the body. This is a Maharashtrian recipe is made especially for lactating women. But people of all age groups can have these. It is a very simple recipe and requires just a handful […]
Dadpe Pohe is a classic Maharashtrian breakfast made with poha/ flattened rice. The word ‘Dadpe‘ means hidden/ pressed or under weight in Marathi. This dish gets its unique name because of the method of preparation. Unlike the other Poha variations, this is not cooked ;the only cooking involved is the tempering. Pohe along with coconut […]
After Garama Garam Varan Bhaat Tup (piping hot rice dal with a generous helping of ghee), tandalachi Ukad is my comfort food. It is something that we never get tired of eating it. Tandul is rice in Marathi and ukad means steamed. The most authentic way to enjoy this dish is by drizzling some ghee […]
Amboli is a typical Malwani/ Maharashtrian delicacy which is made from rice and dal which is soaked, grinded and left to ferment for hours. It is very similar to it’s South Indian relative – Dosa. Amboli is very common in the Konkan region of India. The difference between a Dosa and Amboli is the variety […]
Til Poli or Gulachi Poli is a sweet flatbread made using sesame seeds, jaggery and whole wheat flour, with a hint of cardamom and nutmeg and is prepared during Makar Sankranti in every Maharashtrian home. It is very easy to make and very delicious and served with ghee. I have a confession to make, I love […]