Mango Shrikhand is an easy and delicious summer dessert recipe made with hung yogurt, mango pulp and sugar. It’s perfect for enjoying with some hot pooris or just as is. It is creamy, dense and rich in texture. Shrikhand is a very popular dessert recipe from the state of Maharashtra. Made using hung curd, which is strained yogurt with whey removed. This hung curd, known as chakka in Marathi, is then flavored with mango pulp, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and saffron. Chilled and garnished with nuts. This amrakhand recipe is my go to dessert to make on festive occasions, as…
Continue ReadingAmti 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…
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 ReadingRaw Mango Chutney aka Kairichi Chutney is a rustic Maharashtrian condiment recipe. This flavorful chutney is made using raw mangoes (Kairi), coriander leaves, chilies, garlic and dry coconut. This irresistible chutney is then tempered with oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds & red chilies. People usually await summer for it brings along mangoes but I await summer for it brings tart raw mangoes. I have grown up eating this kairichi chutney all summer long. Every household has their own version of chutney recipe. Today I am sharing my family chutney recipe which is a perfect balance of spicy, tangy and sour…
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 ReadingNutritious, vegetarian black eyed bean soup recipe is easy to make. This Maharashtrian soup recipe is healthy and comes together quickly in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. This chawli cha kadhan aka soup recipe is highly nutritious and it’s packed with protein & magnesium. I have grown up eating this black eyed bean soup popularly known as chawli cha kadhan or kalan in Marathi. This bean soup is pressure cooked and mildly flavored with a tempering of cumin seeds, curry leaves, chilies and garlic. This soup is not only nourishing but also very light on tummy. All the nutrients…
Continue ReadingGudi Padwa is a Maharashtrian festival celebrated to welcome the onset of spring. Padwa falls on the first day of Chaitra month according to the lunisolar Hindu Calendar. It falls on the day on which the moon appears after new moon day (Amavasya) . It marks the beginning of the New Year for many Hindus. The mythological story behind festival is that it is believed that many years ago there was a great deluge on Earth. Time had stopped and every living being and every aspect of nature was destroyed. It is said that on this day Lord Brahma started…
Continue ReadingChakli is a spiral shaped, fried savory snack made during the Diwali festival in all Maharashtrian homes. Traditionally chakli is made using a blend of lentil and spices. However, my instant chakli recipe uses only whole wheat flour as the base ingredient to make light & crunchy instant chaklis. The reason why I love my whole wheat chakli recipe is…. it tastes great relative to the effort required. My recipe requires minimal inputs in terms of time, energy, ingredients and clean up yet yields delicious results. If there is one Diwali snack that my husband can’t do without, then it…
Continue ReadingBhadang is a popular Maharashtrian snack recipe. Puffed rice is toasted and tossed in basic tempering. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires minimal ingredients. This crispy bhadang makes a tasty, healthy and perfect mid evening snack. This savory snack comes together in no time. All you have to do is toast the murmura/puffed rice until it crisps up. Lightly toast the nuts. Make the tempering with the basic spices. Add the tempering to the puffed rice and nuts, season with salt & sugar, combine all the ingredients. The best part about this crunchy snack is you can…