Khandeshi Patodi Rassa

Description: Patodi rassa bhaji is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe. It is a typical Marathi recipe which is made in different parts of Maharashtra with little variation in rassa. Rassa means the red and spicy gravy base of patodi bhaji. Patodi vadya (cut besan pieces) are made with steaming-cooking besan. This is a very famous dishContinue reading “Khandeshi Patodi Rassa”

Mango Malai Modak

Description: Festivals in India are driven by a celebration of togetherness. Every festival has some special culinary delights, which are offered to God as naivedya and one of such delicacies is Modak. This little sweet is generally prepared on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Mango malai modak is a twist to the traditional Maharashtrian modakContinue reading “Mango Malai Modak”

Puranpoli – Katachi Aamti

Description: Sweet Flatbread stuffed with puran (Made of split chickpeas and jaggery) Puranpoli is a famous traditional Maharashtrian speciality. This is a festive delicacy, made during many festivals like Holi, Diwali, Gauri-ganpati, etc. The stuffing is made using split chickpeas, jaggery, cardamom powder and pinch of nutmeg powder. And the outer layer is made withContinue reading “Puranpoli – Katachi Aamti”

Cauliflower – Carrot Kofta (In Green Gravy)

Description: Veg kofta Curry is an exotic Indian gravy dish made from mixed vegetable dumplings dunked in an onion-tomato based gravy. Koftas are small, round or oval shaped dumplings made from minced vegetables, paneer etc. along with mild spices that are deep fried. I made this dish in flavourful and healthy spinach gravy. This dishContinue reading “Cauliflower – Carrot Kofta (In Green Gravy)”

Vangyache Bharit/ Baingan Bharta

Description: Baingan bharta (mashed eggplant)/ vangyache bharit is a dish from the Indian subcontinent that originated in Maharashtra, especially in the northern Khandesh region. This is an easy to make and delicious dish. Ingredients (Serve 2 people): 4 tsp oil 2 big diced eggplants/ Brinjals (Vangi) ¼ cup raw peanuts(you can take roasted also) 6Continue reading “Vangyache Bharit/ Baingan Bharta”

Pistachio Tres Leches Cake

Description: A tres leches cake (three milks cake) (Spanish: pastel de tres leches, torta de tres leches or bizcocho de tres leches) is a sponge cake, in some recipes, a butter cake, soaked in three kinds of milk – evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream. It is assumed to have originated in Mexico. FirstContinue reading “Pistachio Tres Leches Cake”

Masala Vangi Bhaat (Masala Eggplant Rice)

Description: Vangi bhaat is a popular rice dish from Karnataka cuisine. This is a flavorful – spicy dish, made with brinjals (eggplants), spices & herbs. I learnt to cook this dish from my grandmother which is her one of the best dishes. This is a combination of basmati rice and masala eggplants, cooked together inContinue reading “Masala Vangi Bhaat (Masala Eggplant Rice)”

Pakiza/ Chum Chum

Description Pakiza/ Chum Chum, Indian sweet made with milk, cheese and khoya. This is a traditional Bengali sweet, popular throughout the Indian subcontinent. The sweet comes in a variety of colors, mainly light pink, light yellow, and white. It is coated with coconut or mawa flakes as a garnish. This oval shaped sweet is simpleContinue reading “Pakiza/ Chum Chum”

Narali Bhaat (Sweet Coconut Rice)

Description: Narali Bhat is sweet coconut rice typically made in Maharashtra during the festive full moon (Narali Pournima). This day is celebrated as Rakshabandhan. This is a flavored, sweet rice recipe made with coconut and jaggery. Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (wash it few times and soak it for 20 min) 2-3 tbsp ghee 3-4Continue reading “Narali Bhaat (Sweet Coconut Rice)”