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”

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”

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)”

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)”