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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]