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”

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) ยผ 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)”

Masala Karle/ Bitter Gourd

Description There aren’t many people who would like to try this as this is known to be bitter dish. Well, believe me you can try it my way and won’t find any bitterness in this dish. It wouldn’t be only yum but would definitely find a place in your favorite. (P.S.: Bitter gourd has highContinue reading “Masala Karle/ Bitter Gourd”

Pav Bhaji

Description A Maharashtrian fast food dish served with (เคชเคพเคต) bread and garnished with coriander and chopped onions and generous amount of butter. One of the most popular, delicious street food dish from India. Ingredients (serve 4 people): 1 tsp oil 4-5 tbsp butter (you can use more if you like pav bhaji to be moreContinue reading “Pav Bhaji”

Eggless Pav (Dinner Roll)

Description: The bread is known as pav because you get it in a set of four and then you break off each mini loaf as you eat. The Pav means one-fourth in the Marathi language. Pav was brought to India by Portuguese people. Pav is an integral part of some Indian dishes such as pav-bhaji,Continue reading “Eggless Pav (Dinner Roll)”

Ras Malai

Description Rasmalai is a combination of two words โ€œRasโ€ means juice and โ€œMalaiโ€ means cream. The dessert is also described as a rich cheese cake without a crust. The name itself is exotic and shows the richness of this delicious Indian sweet. Ingredients: For Rasmalai balls: 1 litre full fat milk (4cup) 4 cups ofContinue reading “Ras Malai”

Scalloped Potatoes

Description: This dish originated in England and the word scallop is basically a definition for how the potato is sliced. You have to cut potatoes thin and uniformly and layer them in a dish and cover it with different seasoning plus other ingredients. This results in the savory scalloped potato recipe. Ingredients (Serve 4 people):Continue reading “Scalloped Potatoes”