Amti Recipe is one of the most simple yet flavorful meal that is a staple in any Maharashtrian household. The word Amit literally translate as tangy. This Maharashtrian Amit Recipe has a perfect balance of tanginess from Kokum ,sweetness from jaggery & creaminess from moong dal. What makes this amti special is the addition of fenugreek seeds… hence my family has named this dal recipe as Dal Methichya Amti. The addition of fenugreek seeds adds a distinct flavor and aroma to this amti recipe. This dal is packed with protein from yellow moong dal and is a great option for…
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Continue ReadingPressure Cooker Chicken Curry is a super easy & quick recipe to make when you are craving something comforting. Chicken drumsticks are cooked to perfection with onions, tomatoes and basic spices. This curry pairs well with some steamed rice, naan or roti. If you haven’t cooked chicken before, this recipe is a great for beginners as I have cooked this chicken curry in a traditional pressure cooker. You can even use instant pot to make this curry. I have included the instructions below. I have grown up eating vegetarian but I married a meat lover. This is the first non-vegetarian…
Continue ReadingMethi Chi Patal Bhaji is a typical Maharashtrian curry recipe. Tender fresh methi leaves cooked in gram flour curry base. Pour a sizzling crispy garlic tadka (tempering) on the top. Serve with steamed rice, roti or bhakri. Makes a healthy and nutritious curry recipe. I have grown up eating rustic regional recipes. I love these simple recipes as these use minimum ingredients yet are very inviting. Plus point is they come together in no time. This Methi Chi Patal Bhaji is my absolute fav weekday meal. Tender fresh methi is pressure cooked to remove the bitterness, a slurry of gram…
Continue ReadingChana Masala is a flavorful, delicious chickpeas curry, that is a very popular vegetarian curry from India. The chickpeas are cooked in onion tomato and basic spices gravy base. It is easy to make in an instant pot, pressure cooker or on the stovetop. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten free, making it perfect for anyone. What is Chana Masala? Chana means chickpeas and masala refers to blend of spices, hence the name Chana masala. Chana also goes by the name Chole. My Chole recipe is easy to make, full of flavor and uses simple staple pantry ingredients. The…
Continue ReadingPressure Cooker Chicken Biryani – a short cut to traditional biryani recipe. Fragrant basmati rice is cooked with aromatic spices, chicken and yogurt as a one pot rice dish in under 40 minutes. What Is Biryani? Chicken Biryani is my husband’s favorite Indian rice dish. He literally requests me to cook chicken biryani every weekend. Hence I came up with this fast track one pot biryani recipe. Traditionally, biryani is a complex recipe & it takes a lot time & experience to cook a prefect biryani. I prefer and love making my version of biryani because it tastes pretty close…
Continue ReadingMoong Dal Tadka is a cozy nourishing dal made with yellow split lentils and ghee tempering along with Indian whole spices. This recipe is super easy yet tastes great. Dal is the most essential staple dish in Indian cuisine. There are countless variations of dal all across India. Every household has their own version, today I am sharing my version. My recipe uses basic Indian pantry staple, is mildly spiced yet its full of flavors & has a perfect texture. Traditionally, Toor dal is used to make dal fry but I like to use yellow moong dal as it’s easier…
Continue ReadingCabbage Rice is a healthy, comforting and mildly spiced one pot rice dish. This fragrant fluffy rice recipe is easy to make, gluten free and absolutely delicious. I always wondered how to finish a big head of cabbage. Thanks to my mom for introducing me to this Cabbage Pulav or Kobi Bhaat. What makes this recipe stand out is addition of my mom’s homemade All Purpose Masala, alternatively you can add goda masala or garam masala. But, I highly recommend making her all purpose masala. This recipe comes together in 35 minutes and makes a great weeknight meal or office…
Continue ReadingBeetroot Pasta is a creamy, delicious pasta recipe. This recipes is a great way to sneak in & get kids to eat beetroots. This super easy recipe makes a vibrant & wholesome weeknight meal. I have used cashews to add a creamy base to this pasta sauce. Boiled beets add such a pretty vibrant pink color to this pasta. I generally pressure cook the beets a day advance to cut down cooking time. If you have boiled beetroots ready, this recipe comes together in about 30 minutes. This creamy pasta sauce is lightly flavored with garlic and lime juice, just…
Continue ReadingCauliflower Rassa is an easy to make and delicious Maharashtrian curry recipe. Its made with creamy tomato coconut base, blanched tender cauliflower & mildly spiced with homemade masala. It makes a flavor packed curry recipe. Tastes best with steamed rice or roti. What is Cauliflower Rassa Cauliflower Rassa, also known as flower cha rassa, is a typical Maharashtrian curry recipe. Rassa literally translates as curry which is runny in consistency. Like every household has its own version of dal recipe, cauliflower rassa recipe is also unique to every family. Today I am sharing my mom’s version. Her recipe is quick,…