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Appe (Paddu)

28. July 2009

‘Appe’ is commonly prepared in Southern India and Maharashtra. The batter is similar to that of ‘idli’ but this recipe could be prepared as sweet too. Will post that recipe soon. This is the traditional savory recipe for appe. The photo posted here was taken at one of the South-Indian joints we visit regularly. Ingredients: 2 [...]

Chicken Sukha (Dry Spicy Chicken)

26. July 2009

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A fairly easy recipe for a dry preparation of chicken. You can follow the same recipe for meat and fish too. The green masala gives a flavor of coriander, mint, ginger and garlic, whereas the onion and coconut gavy adds a nice aroma and spicy flavor to the meat. Ingredients: 250gms boneless chicken; diced, 1/2 [...]

Sour Curd Ghavan

25. July 2009

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‘Ghavan’ is a traditional Maharashtrian food which is similar to the ‘Dosa’ we get in the South India. Though the recipe I have given here is not exactly traditional, it forms a great breakfast. Light and easy to digest and delicious too. Best food to be had just after recovering from any illness. Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, [...]

Fresh White Beans Masala

20. July 2009

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Ingredients: 300-350 gms beans; boiled until almost cooked, 2 onions; finely chopped, 1 large tomato; finely chopped, 1-2 potatoes; diced, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Oil [...]

Shevgyachya Shenganche Pithle

15. July 2009

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‘Pithle’ or ‘Pithla’ is an authentic Maharashtrian recipe, a comfort food prepared in every household in Maharashtra. Pithla-bhakri is a must have. Bhakri is a kind of bread prepared from various flours like rice, ragi, jowar, bajra, etc. I still remember the delicious pithla my mom used to make, I relish it. Since now I [...]

Sour Curd Ghavan

5. July 2009

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Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup besan (gram flour), 1 cup sour curd or buttermilk, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, A pinch of asafoetida, Salt to taste, A tbsp of chopped coriander leaves, Oil. Method: Mix all the ingredients except oil and prepare a batter of pouring consistency, thinner than [...]

Corn and Spinach Rice

28. June 2009

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A nice flavored and seasoned corn and spinach rice recipe from India. Though no spices are used to prepare this rice, the seasoning adds a distinct garlic and red chilli flavor to this recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 1 1/2 cups rice, A bunch of spinach (palak) leaves, 1 cup boiled corn kernels, 2 small carrots; [...]

Aubergines in Yogurt Curry

23. June 2009

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A curry in a hurry, yet simple and delicious. Ingredients: 2 medium size aubergines/eggplants/brinjals; thinly sliced, Salt and red chilli powder to taste, Oil for frying. For the sauce - 2 cups of yogurt, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2-3 tsp sugar, 4-5 cloves, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt [...]

Kala Chana Sabji (Black Chickpeas Vegetable)

13. June 2009

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I prepare this recipe regularly at home. It is very simple and withing few ingredients that are easily available at home. Hope you like it. Ingredients: 1 cup kala chana; washed and soaked overnight in some water, 2 onions; finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera (optional), 1 tsp minced garlic, 1″ piece ginger, 1/4 tsp turmeric [...]

Vangi Bhath (Brinjal/Aubergine/Eggplant Rice)

9. June 2009

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An Indian rice recipe from the part of Maharashtra. ‘Vangi’ means brinjal, eggplant or aubergine. The rice has a subtle flavor of coconut and coriander with some mild spices. Ingredients: 4 medium size vangi (brinjals), halved and then sliced, 1 cup uncooked rice, washed and soaked for 10-15 minutes, 1 onion; halved and sliced, 1 green chilli; finely [...]

Cabbage Stir Fried with Coconut

5. June 2009

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Very simple yet unbelievably delicious vegetable recipe. With few ingredients it takes hardly 7-8 minutes to prepare this vegetable. This recipe is commonly prepared in Maharashtra and Southern parts of India. Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup + 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 1 green chilli; very finely chopped, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 [...]

Mango Marinated Fried Prawns

27. May 2009

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This recipe has a delicious blend of sweetness of mango with little spices to subtly marinate the prawns. Then they are coated with coconut and mint and crisp fried. Ingredients: 1 cup mango pulp, 1 cup medium size prawns; peeled, deveined and washed, 1 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1/2 tsp mustard paste, 1/8 tsp turmeric [...]

Egg Sukha (Indian Style Egg Stir Fry)

19. May 2009

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Egg Sukha is an Indian (Maharashtrian) style stir fried egg with onions, mild flavor of curry leaves and green chillies. Made of few ingredients, this recipe is easy and can be made quickly. Kids will too love it. All in all a healthy and tasty preparation. Ingredients: 4 eggs; hard-boiled, peeled and diced, 1 large [...]

Potato Stuffed Karela (Bitter Gourd)

16. May 2009

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Karela or Bitter melon/gourd has immense medicinal value and hence diabetic patients are prescribed to eat it in ample quantities. This recipe of stuffed karela is made of potatoes and dry coconut. Coconut adds a little crunchiness to the stuffing. Stuffed karelas could be served in a gravy as given in the recipe below or [...]

Mixed Vegetables in Red Coconut Curry

12. May 2009

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This recipe is an Indian version of the Red Thai Curry. The coastal regions of India use fresh coconut is most of their recipes. This recipe is not a traditional recipe but is derived from western coastal region of Maharashtra – Konkan. Mixed vegetables are added to a curry that is made out of fresh [...]

Sev Bhaji (Maharashtrian style)

30. April 2009

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If you are staying in Maharashtra or visiting and you haven’t tasted Pav-Bhaji and Misal-Pav then you must be an alien. It is the favorite Indian fast food, served almost in every lane in Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra. Similarly Shev bhaji/Sev bhaji is a preparation that is served with pav or [...]

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Fresh White Beans Masala

Shevgyachya Shenganche Pithle

Sour Curd Ghavan

Corn and Spinach Rice

Aubergines in Yogurt Curry

Kala Chana Sabji (Black Chickpeas Vegetable)

Vangi Bhath (Brinjal/Aubergine/Eggplant Rice)

Cabbage Stir Fried with Coconut

Mango Marinated Fried Prawns

Egg Sukha (Indian Style Egg Stir Fry)

Potato Stuffed Karela (Bitter Gourd)

Mixed Vegetables in Red Coconut Curry

Sev Bhaji (Maharashtrian style)

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