‘Pithla‘ is a regional speciality from an Indian state – Maharashtra. It is prepared using gram flour, onions and garlic-chilli paste with aromatic, warm tempering of curry leaves, cumin and mustard seeds. A garlic-chilli paste used in this recipe is one of my favourite and it is known as ‘Thecha‘. This thecha is hot and…
Author: Shraddha Govekar
Masoor Dal | Red lentils Recipe
Lentils are nutritious and can be great addition to regular healthy diet. Also, they taste delicious and one can try variety of recipes. One such simple and yummy recipe is ‘Masoor Dal‘. As name suggests; this dal is prepared with masoor or red lentils. Recipe is simple yet healthy and delicious. This earthy and lightly…
Eggless Fruit Custard (without readymade custard powder)
This ‘Eggless Fruit Custard‘ is a super creamy and easy dessert recipe. Simple handful ingredients with seasonal favourite fruits requires to make this delicious custard recipe. I have used homemade custard mixture instead of readymade custard powder for this dessert. The custard mixture can be easily prepared using corn flour, vanilla essence and yellow food…
Vangi-Batata Bhaji | Aubergine-Potato Curry
‘Vangi-Batata Bhaji‘ is simple, homestyle recipe with aubergine and potatoes (vangi=aubergine & batata=potato in local language). Diced aubergine and potatoes are seasoned with powered spices and cooked until soft. Tomatoes are also used in this recipe, which adds slight sourness and balances the flavours. It is semi dry in texture with mushy aubergine and potatoes;…
Nachanichi Bhakri | Ragi Roti
‘Bhakri‘ is a type of Indian flatbread often prepared in Maharashtrian cuisine. It is either prepared with rice flour or millet ie, sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet etc. It is slightly thicker than regular chapati or roti yet soft when served hot. Also, they are healthy alternative to your chapati, naan or bread. Traditionally, bhakri…
Farasbi chi Bhaji | Green Beans Sabji
‘Farasbhi chi Bhaji‘ is a simple, homestyle recipe with fresh green beans (also known as french beans). This is a Maharashtrian style recipe and Farasbi is local name for green beans. It is an easy and quick stir fried kind of recipe; perfect for busy day. Also, one of my go-to recipes for office lunch…
Aliv Ladoo | Halim Ladoo| Garden cress Ladoo
‘Aliv seed‘ which is also known as Halim seed in hindi or Garden Cress seed in english is one of Indian Superfood. It is a tiny seed with orangish-red in colour and packed with nutrients. These small seeds are rich with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Hence, it is advisable to include aliv in our regular…
Ragi Malt | Nutritious Breakfast Recipe with Finger-Millet
‘Ragi Malt‘ is a simple, quick and nutritious breakfast option. Ragi is a type of millet, also known as finger-millet or nachani in my local language. Ragi is a tiny red coloured grain but packed with nutrients and also gluten free, hence it is called as ‘Superfood‘. Malt is generally prepared with homemade flour where…
Besan Ladoo Recipe
Ladoo is a round shaped sweet, originating from India. They are typically prepared using flour, sugar or jaggery and dry fruits. Numerous recipes are available throughout the India using various ingredients. Ladoo is not just a sweet dish for festivals but could be prepared as healthy snacks as well. Some recipes combine different flours of…
Sheera Recipe | Suji Halwa
‘Sheera‘ is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet dish prepared using semolina (also known as rawa or suji). In my part of country – Maharashtra, it is known as ‘God Sheera‘ but also called as ‘Suji ka Halwa‘ in other states. This is simple yet flavourful and indulgent recipe; prepared for festivals, special occasions or as offering…