Narali Bhaat is a delicious sweet Coconut rice that is typically prepared in Maharashtra on the occasion of Narali Poornima or Rakhi Poornima. The most enjoyable part of religious festivities for me is celebrating the ceremonious food traditionally passed on from generation to generation. Food connects us to our past and is the best way…
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Millet Idli
Pillowy soft Millet Idli with the goodness of Ragi and Jowar makes for a nutritious and healthy breakfast or snack This recipe for Millet Idli combines my love for millets and Idli (steamed rice and lentil cake). More than often I crave for a breakfast that includes soft, pillowy idlis dunked…
Summer Cooler-Kokum Saar
Kokum or Ratamba is a traditional souring agent widely used in Maharashtrian cuisine. Botanically named as Garcinia indica this gorgeous looking plum-like fruit belongs to the Mangosteen family. It is widely grown in Konkan, Goa and some parts of Karnataka. The ripe fruit may not be easily accessible to everyone, but it is preserved with…
Matar Karanji (Maharashtrain deep fried snack made with fresh green peas)
Did you see the swanky new look for the blog….Again! Yes! Here’s the story….. When I moved back from Cucumbertown to WP, I had no idea of the brewing troubles. First the struggle with migration, but the good folk from CT helped me with it. Then choosing a ‘good’ blog Theme. I never thought choosing…
5 minute Strawberry recipes that are not smoothies!
We gorged on the juicy, handpicked strawberries from out visit to the strawberry fields in Borgaon. Kids snacked on them and we made a couple of preserves. I wanted to freeze a batch, but this idea was vetoed by the family. Instead of making smoothies or elaborate desserts we made some unusual but quick, almost…