“Aliv” or “Halim seeds” or “Garden cress seeds” are considered rich in nutrition with abundant health benefits. Rich in iron, proteins and vitamins, these seeds are known as an expectorant, as well as other health benefits. Traditionally, these are consumed during the winters due to their long list of benefits. Maharashtrians commonly prepare Ladoos made…
Peruche Lonche – Guava Pickle
The arrival of winter brings nice and big sized GUAVA fruits to the market. In India, we see lot of street carts selling delicious looking guava in all corners. While, most of us enjoy Guava by cutting it and adding a dash of red chilly powder and salt, it is also used in preparing milk…
Karlyachya Kachryaa
“Karlyachya Kachryaa” – “Karla”, as it is known in Marathi is also known as “Karela” in Hindi and “Bitter Gourd” in English. Here, we will prepare a crispy variation of this vegetable, which can be consumed as part of the main course, as well as a crispy side dish or a starter. Ingredients – Bitter…
Gavaar-Bhopla Bhaaji
Gavaar”Cluster Beans” and “Bhopla”(Red Pumpkin) mixed vegetable is prepared by Maharashtrian Hindu community in India, among others. This vegetable is also prepared traditionally during “Pitru-Paksha” or “Shraddha” month, when pooja is performed for ancestors and food is served as an offering to the ancestors. This vegetable often finds its place on the plate during such…
Naralachya Dudhatle Mutton
“Naralachya Dudhatle Mutton” or Mutton prepared using Coconut milk is a traditional Maharashtrian CKP(Kayastha) recipe. This is an enjoyable Mutton curry which tastes great and can be eaten by Chapati(Roti) or Rice. Ingredients – Mutton(Goat Meat) – 750 gms Coconut Milk extracted from 1 Coconut – which is taken in 2 different bowls – One…
Masoor Daal Varan
While normally Toor Daal(Split Pigeon Peas) are used to prepare daal everyday in most Indian households, in this daal we use Masoor Daal(Red Lentils), giving our daal a twist. Do try this daal with steaming hot rice and generous load of ghee(clarified butter)! Ingredients – Masoor Daal(Red Lentils) – 1 bowl Garlic petals – cut…
Masoor Daal Khichadi
“Khichadi” is a popular Indian preparation where rice and daal(lentils) are used to prepare a steaming hot main course. While most khichadis are non-spicy/less spicy and rather plain, this variation – “Masoor Daal Khichadi” which is prepared using Red Lentils, adds a bit of spice to make it lip-smacking. Do try! Ingredients – Rice –…
Pancha-Khadya Modak
“Panchya-Khadya” Modak are modaks which are prepared using the 5 major ingredients – Dates, Peanuts, Cashews, Raisins and Coconut. These modaks can be prepared as an offering to the Lord Ganesh during Ganesh festival. The easy to prepare recipe can help you to make your own modaks for Ganesh offering at your homes or when…
Panchyamrut
“Panchyamrut” is a festive recipe, which is prepared primarily by Maharashtrian Brahmin and Kayastha communities. It is sweet, sour and spicy in taste. “Panchyamrut” means – offering to the Lord by mixing the 5 foods – Or Pancha-Khadya, namely – Dates, Cashews, Coconut, Peanuts and Raisins. Ingredients – Dried Dates – cut into pieces- Half…
Aluche Fadfade
“Alu” or “Colocasia leaves” are commonly available in markets during the monsoon. “Fadfade” is a curry prepared using these leaves and is a common Maharashtrian festive vegetable prepared specially on the occasion of Ganesh festival. Kindly note that there are 2 types of Colocasia leaves available in the market. First, which is used for this…