Cake Rusks are my favorite accompaniment to my evening Chai. Dipping these crunchy rusk in piping hot Chai and talking about our day is how my husband and I unwind our day. What are Cake Rusks? Cake Rusks are very similar to biscotti in USA. Cake Rusks is essentially a cake which has been baked […]
Breakfast
Upwas Thali
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 […]
Sabudana khichdi
Sabudana khichdi 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 […]
Anda Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
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 – it requires very basic ingredients, one skillet and 20 minutes and your […]
Dadpe Pohe
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 […]
Tandalachi Ukad
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
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 […]
Bhakari Ladoo
My mother in Law is an amazing cook. For her cooking isn’t following any measurements or any directions, but it is more of her experience, her expertise, memories and hand down recipes from generation to another. I am truly amazed by her simple and delectable recipes which she manages to make using a handful and […]
Puri/Poori
Puri/Poori is a deep fried puffed Indian bread. It is the most loved and cherished recipe all over India. Though it is deep fried you just cannot stop after eating one. In our home, no birthday, anniversary celebrations or festivities would ever be complete without these crispy, fluffy Puri/Poori. We would often eat it as […]