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 […]
“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 […]
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 word ‘panch’ means five. ‘Mel’ is mixture, and ‘Dal’ is a word for lentils. So in simple words, ‘Panchmel Dal’ means ‘Mix of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jeera Rice has to be the most ordered rice dish in a restaurant. No restaurant meals were ever complete without ordering this. Having guests over??? Make this jeera rice which perfectly pairs with any type of curry and even with dal. Simple and delectable rice will surely will be enjoyed by all your guests. Jeera […]
Naan is a leavened, oven baked flat bread which is hugely popular and an integral part of the Indian Cuisine. Like most breads, naan too is made with basic ingredients like flour, yeast, water, sugar and yogurt. Mostly in western countries it is referred as Naan Bread. Traditionally, they are baked inside a very hot […]
Dal ki Dulhan is a one pot meal dish that is made by simmering wheat flour dumplings in sweet, spicy, tangy dal. It is wholesome meal that is extremely healthy and filling. This dish serves as a beautiful combination of required carbs, fiber and protein. The word Dulhan means Bride. The dish gets its curious […]
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 […]