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 →
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 →
Sabut Masoor Dal or Whole Skinned Red Lentils is one of the healthy meal option in most of our Indian kitchens.The whole pulses are always a good options for cooking for their high nutritional values and high vitamin contents as compared to the spilt pulses.This Sabut or Whole Msaoor Dal when cooked with onions and... 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 →
Kairiche panhe is a popular summer drink from Maharashtra.It is made up from kairi i.e. raw mango pulp and is flavoured with a dash of roasted cumin powder,black salt,cardamom powder and sugar to balance the sourness of raw mango... It tastes sour and sweet. It really keeps the body cool in hot summer's also quenches... 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 →
Batata Wada Sambhar is one of the popular Maharashtrian snacks food.It is also famous as Potato Bonda Sambhar in South India.In this recipe the tasty,spicy and crispy Batata wada is dipped into the Sambhar and is then eaten.It is one of the favourite snacks and breakfast dish also served in many restaurants. Here Batata Wada... Continue Reading →
