Pithla is the perennial ‘comfort food’ for most Maharashtrians. Piping hot Pithla coupled with Bhakri or Rice or Roti is like a reward after a long day at work. This humble dish requires only a handful of simple ingredients and can be churned out within minutes. It’s a handy recipe when you are either out of stock for veggies or guests visit you unannounced or when you long for your Mom’s food! Like every recipe Pithla has many variations. What I make is the spicy version with lots of onion, garlic and green chillies. Depending on whether you want to…
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Kurdai-Gavhacha Cheek-Gavhachya Saalacha Upma for RCI June: Maharashtrian Cuisine!
Kurdai-Gavhacha Cheek-Gavhachya Saalacha Upma
Green Mango Rice/Manga Ogre
Manga Ogre or green Mango rice is a tangy flavourful rice that is made using summer’s bounty of green mangoes, along with some coconut and mustard seeds.
Batatyacha Kees (Spicy grated Potato)
I am back after a short refreshing weekend trip to Pune – a much needed break from our hectic schedules. I have just realized that February is already over (only 28 days !) and March 1 is already here and that’s the date for JFI –Potato hosted by Vaishali. I have been trying my best to participate in JFI (I have missed a few) and I didn’t want to miss this since it includes one of my most favourite vegetables. Potato (called Batata in Marathi) is a versatile and a very handy vegetable. It teams up well with most of…
Fiery Usal-Misal (Spicy Moth Bean sprout curry)
Matki (Moth bean) Usal is very popular in most parts of Maharshtra. This recipe is prepared differently in different parts of Maharshtra.It also is differently prepared for different occasions. Like if this is made as a part of any festive food it will be without Onion and garlic, with gravy/without gray..the combinations are many.I love the hot, spicy version. Misal is a another very popular version of Usal. Usal topped with savoury mixture (called Sev), chopped onion and lime juice is Misal. Misal is usually served with bread buns Pav and is eaten for breakfast, lunch, teatime snack, dinner …anytime.You…