**KANDESHI THESA * BY DISHA LAHORI Mirchi Cha Thecha /Green chilli–coriander chutney is a fiery, spicy but fresh, green coarse chutney from the state of Maharashtra (in India), made with fresh green chillies , coriander leaves/cilantro and garlic cloves, normally served with Jowar bhakri and bajra roti or even regular chapattis The grainy, super thick and delicious thecha is usually
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FARALI KHANDVI / WHITE KHANDVI BY DISHA LAHORI Khandvi, also known as Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi, is a savory snack in Maharashtrian cuisine as well as in Gujarati cuisine of India. It consists of yellowish, tightly rolled bite-sized pieces and is primarily made of gram flour and yogurt. Khandvi is usually prepared from a
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DRUMSTICK KORMA IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE Powerful Health Benefits of Drumsticks Rich source of vitamins and minerals. Drumstick leaves are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. … Regulates blood sugar levels. The high blood sugar level is the main characteristic of diabetes, which in turn leads to heart diseases. … Helps to purify the blood. … Boosts immunity. … Helps in developing stronger bones.
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CUCUMBER SANDHAN RECIPE / MANGALOREAN CUCUMBER CAKE Kakadicha Sandan (Cucumber Cake) is a traditional Maharashtrian Sweet dish made with Kakadi (cucumber), coconut and jaggery during auspicious occasions. Cucumber cake recipe – this eggless cucumber cake is a traditional recipe from the Goan belt and is called as Tavsali. in this recipe the cake is steamed instead of
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CHATPATTA BHARWA KARELA / STUFFED KARELA Your diet plan is incomplete without bitter gourd (commonly known in Hindi as karela). It boosts weight loss and helps in controlling diabetes. Bitter gourd is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It contains iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins like A and C. It contains twice the calcium of spinach and beta-carotene of broccoli. Various anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds are
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SWEET RAVA JAGGERY STUFFED POORI / SWEET SOOJI POORI RECIPE / SOJJI APPAM / RAVA PURAN POLI / MEETHI POORI RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE Saranachi Puri or Satori, a fried pastry made with sweet filling is a Maharashtrian delicacy made for festive occasions like Diwali. It is a sweet dish like a poori made out
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MAHARASHTRIAN SABUDANA THALIPEETH / SAGO THALIPEETH Popular in Maharashtra and North Karnataka, Thalipeeth is usually made with dry, roasted flour comprising a mix of pulses, legumes and cereals, which are spiced with onion, green chillies, coriander leaves and everyday masalas. But here, we are making a Sabudana Thalipeeth, which is a little different from the
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EASY KHANDVI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Khandvi, a popular Gujarati snack that is also served for breakfast in the Gujarati households. Khandvi, also known as Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi, is a savory snack in Maharashtrian cuisine as well as in Gujarati cuisine of India. It consists of yellowish, tightly rolled bite-sized pieces and is
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NARALI BHAAT RECIPE / SWEET JAGGERY COCONUT RICE Narali Bhat means sweet coconut rice is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe,made on the occasion of Narali pournima means Rakshabandhan fastival. BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS Rice of good quality – ½ cup Cardamom – 1 Clove – 2 Cinnamon – tiny piece Ghee – 2 tsp Saffron soaked
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AAM KA MURABBA [Maharashtrian style ] By Shweta Galinde INGREDIENTS Raw and fresh mango grated – 2 cup [ tota puri aam ] Sugar – 1 ½ cup OR 1 ¾ OR as per taste or depends on the sourness of mango Cardamom pwdr – 1 tsp OR Cloves – 4 crushed OR Cinnamon stick
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BHOGICHI BHAJI BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS 2 medium sized Brinjals 1 small Potato 1 sliced Onion ¼ cup chopped Carrot ¼ cup fresh Green gram / Hara Chana ¼ cup fresh Green Peas ¼ cup Field Beans/ Pavta ¼ cup flat Green Beans ½ cup raw peanuts 4 Garlic cloves ½ cup grated dry Coconut
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DADPE POHE Dadpe Pohe Recipe is a delicious Maharashtrian evening snack recipe made with flattened rice. The poha or flattened rice is not cooked in this recipe, instead is mixed with raw onions, tomato, grated carrot and turns soft with the juices released from the veggies. The poha is then finished with a flavourful tadka
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MAHARASHTRIAN CUISINE – 1 /GONGURA BHAJI /BAJRA BHAKRi /STUFFED BHAKRI /LAAL CHUTNEY /FROOTI PANNA By Dine in with Disha GONGURA BHAJI A sour leafy Vegetable which is full of Nutrients but not very popular. Gongura Bhaji is specially made by Maharashtrian sub-cast, लेवा पाटील. अंबाड्याची भाजी Specially cooked for the wedding events and offered to the Goddess
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GUJARATI PATRA / ALU VADI / PATHRODE / COLOCASIA LEAVES SNACK INGREDIENTS Taro Leaves /arbi leaves /colocasia leaves – 5 small Besan gram flour – 1 1/2 cup Tamarind – small lemon size soaked in 1/2 cup hot water Ginger +garlic + chilli paste – 1 tsp Turmeric – 1/4 tsp Red chilli pwdr –
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INSTANT KOMBDI VADE / MALVANI VADE BY SHWETA GALINDE Kombdi vade is a dish native to the Konkan region in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The dish consists of a traditional chicken curry (including chicken pieces with bones), vade (fluffy fried dumplings made of rice flour, and occasionally of wheat and Ragi flour), onions, lemon juice and solkadhi (a gravy made from coconut milk). This dish is majorly prepared on “Gatari” “Gauri
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AUTHENTIC PURAN POLI /MAHARASHTRIAN PURAN POLI BY SHWETA GALINDE OTHER NAMES – Bobbattu, obbattu, holige, ubbatti, vedmi, poli, puranachi poli, god poli, pappu bakshalu, bakshalu, oliga, abatulu. Puran poli is a sweet flatbread stuffed with a sweet lentil filling made from husked spilt bengal gram (chana dal) and jaggery. Puran poli is a popular Maharashtrian recipe made during
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CUCUMBER SALAD / KHAMANG KAKDI INGREDIENTS Cucumbers – 2 Roasted skinless peanuts – 2 tbsp Finely chopped green chilli – 1 or as per taste Freshly grated coconut – 3
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CLUSTER BEANS / GAVAR STIR FRY / GUAR BEANS/ SEENI AVARAKKAI PORIYAL/ KOTHAVARANGAI PORIYAL. INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Clean and wash the beans .Trim the head and tail.Remove the string . Chop it as per the size you want, I have chopped it finely. METHOD – 1 Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard + urad dal and let
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SEV KI BHAJI [ Maharashtrian style] INGREDIENTS Sev – 1 or 1 ½ cup [ any type – thick ,thin
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UPMA RECIPE / SOOJI KA UPMA / RAVA UPMA /UPPITTU A popular and easy breakfast recipe from south india and western india, cooked with dry
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MAHARASHTRIAN STYLE NACHNI BHAKRI / RAGI BHAKRI / NACHNI ROTI RECIPE Ragi comprises a vast array of key nutrients like vitamin C, VITAMIN E , B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium, antioxidants, proteins, fibers, sufficient calories and useful unsaturated fats. Following a
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MASALE BHAAT INGREDIENTS Basmati rice – 1 cup Oil + ghee – 2 tbsp
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PHODNICHA BHAAT RECIPE / TEMPERED RICE This is maharashtrian style seasoned rice recipe. Phodni means tempering or seasoning while bhaat means rice. In some households leftover rice from the previous night is fried with onions, turmeric and mustard seeds for breakfast, making phodnicha bhat.
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GHOL BHAJI RECIPE Purslane is best used for human consumption as a green vegetable rich in minerals
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MUMBAI VADA PAV RECIPE Vada pav, alternatively spelt vada pao, wada pav, or wada pao, is a veg fast food dish native to the state of Mharashtra . The dish consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread
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