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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Pithala 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bhakri is a staple in many Maharashtrian household. Bhakri is a round flat unleavened Indian bread that’s healthy and nutritious too.A perfect pairing with any curries, both veg and non veg, green leafy vegetables, or with hirvi mirchi cha thecha or lasun chutney (garlic chutney), dry fish, pitala and even with a dollop of ghee […]
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 […]