Gudi 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 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 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…