Chakli bhajni is a mix of various types of lentils that are roasted and then grounded to fine powder.It is prepared in various parts of India in different style.In this recipe we are preparing the bhajni in maharashtrian style.So lets prepare for our chakli bhajni. CHAKLI BHAJNI | चकली भाजणी course : snacks cuisine :... Continue Reading →
Dal Batti or Dal Bafle is one of the authentic dish of India.Here I am preparing the traditional Dal Batti recipe which is widely prepared in north west part of Maharashtra.I would like to give all credit of this recipe to my wonderful neighbour and also a dear friend Dhanashree Gharate from whom I have... Continue Reading →
Pitrupaksh(fortnight of ancestors) is the period of 16 day’s which comes in the hindu month of Bhadrapada just after the Poornima or Full Moon day of Bhadrapada.During this period the hindu’s pay homage to their ancestors(pitras) especially through food offerings. It is believed Pitrupaksh is for karmic cleansing and for performing rituals and prayers for... Continue Reading →
Dahi wada is a traditional and popular Indian dish and also a popular snack dish.It is a dumpling made up of lentils soaked in thick curd and flavoured with spices.It is popular by different names like Dahi Bhalla in North India,Dahi Bada in Rajashthan and Dahi Wade in Maharashtra.It is also popular south indian dish.... Continue Reading →
Mattha is a Maharashtrian beverage made by diluting the curd/dahi with cool water and then spicing it with mint leaves,coriander leaves,roasted cumin powder,chillies,black rock salt and sugar.It is served cooled before or after a meal.It helps in digestion.It not only soothes the body but also cools the body.It is rich in calcium and is nutritious... Continue Reading →
Masale Bhaat is an authentic Maharashtrian dish.It is nothing but a rice spiced with very authentic maharshtrian spices and loaded with lots of vege’s.Here in this recipe of Masale bhaat I have used Indrayani Rice and Masoor dal or red lentils in combination.Generally Masale Bhaat is prepared with only Rice,but we in our family like... Continue Reading →
Shrikhand is a sweet desert originated from states of Maharashtra and also Gujrat..It is nothing but a curd which is hunged with the help of muslin cloth for around 8-10 hours or overnight to drain out the excess of water.After this process of draining water the solid that is left behind is called the Chakka.This... Continue Reading →
A very Maharashtrian dish…popular as Harbharyachi Usal or Black Chana Usal.Usals are the integral part of maharashtrian cuisines..and is cooked weekly almost in every kitchen.We have so many types of usals like white peas usal,matkichi usal,hirvya moongachi usal…and many variants as per region..Also the spices in the usal change as per region… Here I am... Continue Reading →
Uradachi Aamti is an authentic Maharashtrian dish.Its nothing but a curry made from mixed pulses like split black urad dal (not whole black urad dal) and chana dal.Here we are adding chana dal so that the gravy gets a smooth and thick texture. Mixed pulses have a very high level of proteins in them.Hence it... Continue Reading →
Maas Wadi is an Authentic Maharashtrian dish.Generally served with Rassa Bhaaji which is a gravy base for this dish.Maas wadi is made up of gram flour/besan covering stuffed with the mixture of sesame seeds/til and spices.It is dipped and eaten with the Rassa Bhaaji. It is served with chapati’s or bhakri’s.My mother always prepared it... Continue Reading →
Rassa Bhaaji or gravy is an authentic Mahashtrian dish.It is a gravy base for the authentic maharashtrian dishes like Maas Wadi’s,Bhajyachi Aamti,Golyachi Bhaaji and Patwadi’s.It is nothing but a mixture of roasted onions,coconut,sesame seeds and some Indian spices.These all are grinded to a fine paste and then are tempered in oil with addition of water... Continue Reading →
Ragda is a gravy base for various chaat dishes.It is one of the most common dish found in many roadside chaat stalls. It is generally prepared by soaking and then pressure cooking the white peas.We eat this gravy of Ragda as a toppings for Potato Pattice,Pani Puri,Samosa and also as a gravy base for Vatana... Continue Reading →
The special meal menu for Bhogi in Maharshtra are Bajra Bhakri,Bhogichi Bhaji,Moong Dal Khichdi and Kadhi. Bhogi is a day which comes a day before Makarsankranti.On this day to every food that is prepared,sesame seeds/til are added. Sesame seeds / til are hot in nature,and it is found that consuming them in various forms in... Continue Reading →
Bhogichi Bhaji is an authentic Maharashtrian dish.It is prepared on the auspicious day of Bhogi which comes a day before Makarsankranti.On this day to every food that is prepared,sesame seeds/til are added.On the day of Bhogi,Bajra Bhakri,Moong Dal Khichdi and Kadhi is prepared.Sesame seeds / til are hot in nature,and in it is found that... Continue Reading →
A south indian form of cuisine.Its a mix of lentils and variety of vegetables.But in this recipe of sambhar I am not using the vegetables,just using onion.But still the taste is maintained.As we all know it’s served with most of the South Indian dishes like ; Idli Medu Vada Masala dosa Potato wada (बटाटावडा) Uttappa... Continue Reading →
Cabbage thalipeeth or thepla is a pretty breakfast dish or one can carry it on travelling also.Generally children's make faces for eating cabbage ,so thalipeeth/thepla is a good option. CABBAGE-THALIPEETH course : breakfast,snacks cuisine : maharashtrian,gujrati prep time : 15 minutes cook time : 20 minutes total time : 30 minutes servings : 4-5 author... Continue Reading →
Patwadi/Pataudi Rassa Bhaji is an authentic maharashtrian dish.Its generally a blend of patwadi and cut rassa.Here patwadi is made up of besan flour(chick pea flour) and cut in diamond shape and rassa /cut is a gravy with which these wadi's are served. INGREDIENTS : FOR PATWADI : 2 cups of besan (chick pea flour) 3-4... Continue Reading →
Alu wadi is one of the popular maharashtrian and gujrati dish.Generally prepared from alu leaves /taro root leaves /colocasis leaves.Like Alu Vadi, Kothimbir Vadi is also one of the classic dish prepared in maharashtra. ALUCHI VADI | ALUCHYA VADYA course : snacks,full meal plate cuisine : maharashtrian,gujrati prep : 10 minutes cook : 30 minutes... Continue Reading →
