Palak or Spinach curry is one the healthy dish prepared in different variations.Here I am preparing it in Maharashtrian style or call it as desi style…it is popular as Palkachi Patal Bhaji…where we have the semi thick gravy for the spinach curry. It is also prepared in different variations in Maharashtra like Takatli Palak..i.e.the spinach... 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 →
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 →
Bhindi or Okra or Lady-finger is a green vegetable that is rich in nutrients.it is said having okra in your diet increases the immune system also lower’s the cholesterol and manages your diabetes. My children loves eating bhindi ki bhaji,and is often prepared in our kitchen.But many of our houses prepared it in a dry... 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 →
Kadhi is a dish basically from Maharashtra,Gujrat,Punjab and Rajasthan.It is basically a thick gravy with base as besan/chickpea flour/gram flour. Kadhi is the combination of curd/butter milk to which besan/chickpea is added and is spiced with chillies,curry leaves,coriander and garlic.Its preparation varies from one region to another.Here we are preparing the Maharashtrian Style Kadhi. Kadhi... Continue Reading →
Medu vada is generally a south indian dish. Its made of white urad dal and moong dal, where the dals are soaked overnight and next day are grounded to fine paste.This paste of dal is flavoured with spices like green chillies,ginger and shredded coconut pieces.this vada’s are fried in oil and is served with Sambhar... Continue Reading →
Stuffed brinjal is generally a dish where masala is stuffed in the brinjals (egg plant) and then cooked.If you are not a lover of brinjals this is a dish which you can try for. INGREDIENTS : 3-4 Brinjals (egg plant) 2 small fried onions 1/4 cup fried sliced coconut 1/2 inch ginger 6-7 garlic cloves... Continue Reading →
