…ch is not served at the end of the meal but as a part of the main meal. In Maharashtra Holi is known as Rangapanchami (festival of colors) & is celebrated with Puran Poli & Katachi Amti (spicy curry). The preparation of a perfect Puran Poli is considered a highly skilled task… an art!! This Puran Poli is healthy to eat & easy to prepare. I just love this traditional & authentic poli with these flavorful sweet spices… It can be enjo…
…fills many a hungry stomach. Misal Pav is a very popular any time snack in Maharashtra which can also be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch, dinner & is absolutely delicious! The authentic Misal calls for a tarri/kat/amti which is high on spice, fiery & has a thick layer of floating oil but people who are diet conscious & prefer their gravies medium spicy or mild do cut down on the chillies & oil. Maharashtrians are well known for their p…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….
…is not overpowering & intensely spicy. Goda Masala is a speciality of Maharashtra and has a heavenly fragrance which makes you feel so calm. While cooking just a pinch or two of the divine Goda Masala added to a dish transforms it to a sublimely delicious one. This earthy, dry seasoning/masala blends equally well into meats, seafood, vegetables, rice, lentils/dals and pulses. If you are using this wonderful Maharashtrian Goda Masala while coo…
…ferent states have their signature Potato Bhaji or Aloo/BatatachiBhaji. In Maharashtra where I live viz. Pune, every household in villages, towns and cities prepare it depending on the occasion it calls for. It could be for a normal everyday vegetable or tiffin, different for a thali meal in restaurants, a special version for a wedding etc. Potatoes are a great comfort food and uplifts the mood… It works wonders for me! 🙂 Today’s recipe is one of…
…her salads. Dill seeds are added to cooking some heavy meat dishes too. In Maharashtra (India) dill is known as ‘shepu’ in Marathi & Konkannim. Dill is cooked as a vegetable along with moong dal. It is usually prepared as a dry subzi (vegetable) & eaten with bhakris (flat breads) made with jowar, bajra or rice. Dill is a good digestive & has anti-flatulent properties. We do not like dill as a vegetable but prefer it as a herb. We love…
…is a beverage which is consumed almost every day in the coastal regions of Maharashtra & Goa. It is enjoyed as an appetizer or along with traditional coastal meals. It tastes great with Goa parboiled rice. It is also considered as a wonderful digestive after meals. Restaurants in coastal regions & in Goa do have it on their menu & serve it with the typical traditional thali meals. Many Goans have their own home grown kokum trees &…
…nter or rainy season you will hear the vendor shout out loud in Marathi in Maharashtra… “Ale Paak… Ale Paak” and draw your attention to those neatly wrapped lovely ginger candy cubes which will soothe your throat as the cube gently melts in your mouth. Today’s recipe is Ale Paak or Ginger Candy. It can be easily made at home and is extremely simple and quick. To make this delicious ginger candy, you need just three ingredients! The strong spicy, p…
…also known as Egg plant /Aubergine. They are known as ‘Vangi’ in Marathi (Maharashtra). There are various ways of cooking stuffed brinjals in India. The Maharashtrian preparation is very delicious & tastes awesome with bhakri, chapattis & phulkas. Traditionally, the stuffed brinjals (bharli vangi) is usually cooked on clay stoves (choolah) in a kadhai with the lid closed. Some water is poured on the lid & the steam trickles in the kad…
…are enjoyed in almost all states in India and are popular in South India, Maharashtra and Goa. Chakliis are mostly enjoyed at tea time and also served with drinks. It is a no mess handy any time snack. It is good for school and college goers as well as working people which can help keep hunger pangs at bay. Chakli is served on the savory platter at Christmas, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dassera. It is a great idea to include it in your festive holi…