In India, festivals and food are interrelated. We have many festivals and each one has its own special dish or food recipe that is prepared in household to mark the occasion. So whether it’s a celebration of new season, any auspicious day or festival to worship god/ goddess; each has something specific to make the…
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Goan Godache Fov | Sweet Poha (flattened rice) Recipe
Recipe for this blog post is a regional speciality from Goa known as ‘Godache Fov’. Goa has been known for its fish curry and other non vegetarian recipes. But there are tons of vegetarian rather vegan recipes as well. This recipe is one of them – Godache Fov as known in regional Konkani language which…
Jeera Rice | Cumin Rice Recipe
Jeera Rice is a delightful rice dish that can be paired with your favourite dal or any gravy. It is a basic rice preparation using tempering of cumin seeds along with few other whole spices like bay leaves, cardamom and cloves. I always use basmati rice for this recipe; as use of whole spices adds…
Mirchi Bhajji | Indian Style Chilli Fritters
This tasty Mirchi Bhajji is a popular Indian street food and perfect for monsoon or winter seasons (although one can enjoy it anytime). Mirchi bhajji’s are prepared using non-spicy variety of chillies; that are smothered in thick batter and fried to crispy perfection. They are super tasty with crispy coating while soft inside. Pair it…
Vangyache Bharit | Smoked Aubergine Recipe
‘Vangyache Bharit‘ is an Indian side dish prepared with smoked aubergine. This moreish aubergine recipe is popular throughout India however each state has their own version of recipe. In this post, I am sharing my version of classic vangyache bharit that is slightly spicy and packed with flavours to lift every single bite. I really…
Maharashtrian Varan Recipe
‘Varan‘ is a soul satisfying food and the quintessential recipe of Maharashtrian cuisine. It is a simple rather basic recipe prepared using toor dal (aka split pigeon peas) but essential for any occasions of marathi culture; we often prepare it as offering to god for festivals. Quite basic dal with handful ingredients which is paired…
Shepu-Batata Bhaji | Indian side dish with dill leaves & potatoes
Leafy vegetables and herbs are commonly used in an Indian diet across various states. There are variety of recipes using bright and fresh green veggies which makes part of our day-to-day meals. These are not fancy recipes rather homestyle yet delicious ones with staple ingredients. In this post, I am sharing one such recipe using…
Maharashtrian Pithla Recipe
‘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…
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…
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…