Orange Chocolate Modak is an easy, simple, quick and no cook modak recipe. These modaks are super delicious and have a hint of orange zest and cocoa powder. It is a perfect prasad or dessert recipe to make during the festive season. Orange and chocolate is a match made in heaven. I love the flavors of these two ingredients anytime. If you are someone who loves this combo then this recipe is for you. This is one of my favorite no-cook modak recipes to make during Ganpati festival. These modaks are delicious, fudgy, not overtly sweet and a perfect blend…
Continue ReadingCoconut Rose Modak as the name suggests is basically coconut modak flavored with rose water, you can even use rose syrup or Rooh-Afza. These coconut rose modaks are subtly sweet and have just 7 ingredients. They can be made in less than 20 minutes, plus are entirely no cook. What’s not to love about them….. right?! I love to celebrate festivals big or small. Making fresh prasad during 10 days of Ganesh festival sounds fun but its certainly challenging when you are a busy mom. Which is why this no-cook modak recipe is a life saver. This recipe is quick,…
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,…
Continue ReadingAll Purpose Masala is a fragrant, flavor-packed masala recipe. This spice blend literally enhances flavor of everyday recipes making it taste unique. Every household has its special secret masala which makes family recipes unique and special. Today I am sharing my mom’s multi-purpose masala recipe. I call this recipe as my mom’s magic spice blend. A touch of this masala enhances the taste of curries and rice. This masala is a wonderful aromatic Indian spice blend that my mom uses in many recipes. This blend is super quick and very easy to make. All you have to do is dry…
Continue ReadingRaw Mango Relish aka Kairicha Takku is a popular Maharashtrian relish recipe. This relish recipe is sweet, tangy, spicy and absolutely delicious. Its one of my favorite seasonal condiments that I have grown up eating. Serve it with hot rotis, ghee rice, slather it on a toast or add a spoonful to your salads. This condiment is very versatile. There are many versions of this takku recipe. I am sharing my family recipe which is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, sour flavors. This raw mango relish recipe is pretty easy. Basically, all you have to do is grate raw…
Continue ReadingShrikhand a easy delicious no cook dessert recipe made with hung yogurt and sugar. It’s perfect for enjoying with hot pooris or just as is. It’s creamy, dense and rich in texture. Shrikhand, a popular Maharashtrian no cook dessert recipe. Made of hung curd, which is strained yogurt with the whey removed. The hung yogurt is flavored with cardamom powder, nutmeg powder & saffron strands. Chilled and garnished with nuts. This kesar elaichi shrikhand is my go to dessert for on festive occasions as it can be made ahead of time and is super easy. Ingredients to make Shrikhand: This…
Continue ReadingKatachi Amti is a traditional Maharashtrian dal recipe. This dal has a wonderful balance of sweet, tangy and spicy flavors. Traditionally served with puranpoli. Tastes great with steamed rice and ghee. What is Katachi Amti? Made using the leftover chana dal stock. It is watery in consistency. This dal stock is spiced with cinnamon clove powder, Maharashtrian goda masala and basic spices. Each household has their own version of katachi amti. However today, I am sharing my family recipe without onions and tomatoes. It uses minimum ingredients and is full of flavors. It is a prefect balance of sweetness from…
Continue ReadingBhogichi Bhaji is a traditional Maharashtrian mix vegetable curry. Made with seasonal winter bounty and cooked in a creamy sesame sauce. Tastes best when served with sesame flatbread aka til bhakri. Why to make Bhogichi Bhaji? Maharashtrians celebrate Makar Sankrant on14th January every year. This festival marks the termination of winter season in Maharashtra and the beginning of a new harvest season. Makar Sankrant is a three day celebration. On the first day which is ‘Bhogi’, we make this traditional recipe that celebrates the winter bounty. Hence the name ‘Bhogichi Bhaji’. We cook the seasonal veggies in a creamy aromatic…
Continue ReadingPoha Chivda is an Indian trail mix / snack mix which consists of mixture of dried spices, fried lentils, peanuts, cashews, vegetable oil, flattened rice, curry leaves & chilies. There are many variations of making this popular Maharashtrian snack. I am sharing a quick healthier version of poha chivda This crispy Poha Chivda is perfect for tea time snacking, or just keeping in the pantry for the time you want handful of something to crunch on. Store it in an air tight container or jar and you are good to go. I have grown up eating chivda especially during Diwali.…