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 […]
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 […]
Tilwadi is a sweet, healthy recipe which is made on the occasion of Makar Sankrant. It is made by using handful ingredients such as sesame seeds, jaggery, ghee and dry coconut. Til means sesame seeds and wadi literally means small square bars. Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14 January every year. It marks the termination […]
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 […]