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Mixed Vegetable Masala

My mother uses fresh coconut in many of her recipes. But after marriage, I often miss the taste and delicious recipes that she prepares. I often use shortcuts while cooking. That’s because as a working woman I find it hard to grate coconut everyday and use it in my daily cooking. Ofcourse I do not think I could ever [...]

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Sev Bhaji (Maharashtrian style)

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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Palak Kofta Curry (Spinach dumplings in gravy)

Ingredients: (Serves 4-5) For the koftas- 2 cups finely chopped spinach leaves (Palak), 2-3 tbsp crumbled paneer, Cornflour and gramflour for binding, 1/2 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp garlic paste, Raisins as per taste, Salt to taste. For the curry- Whole garam masala:- 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta), 4 cloves (laung), 7-8 peppercorns, 1 star [...]

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Pav Bhaji

Ingredients: 2 tsp finely chopped garlic, 2 capsicums, finely chopped, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cups chopped vegetables(cauliflower,green peas,carrots,french beans,etc),boiled, 1 large potato, boiled, peeled and coarsely mashed, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 4-5 tsp pav bhaji masala, Salt to taste, Butter for frying, For garnishing= Chopped coriander, Finely chopped onion, [...]

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