Dal bhaaji etc :

Zunka or Korda Pithla

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Zunka is dry besan and onions mix cooked in oil. Zunka needs no introduction to most Indians, in the least they know that it is a Maharashtrian staple in the rural areas. Yet many confuse the Zunka with Pithla. The ingredients are the same so[...]

Sol Kadhi

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Sol Kadhi, gets it's name from the Kokum used to sour the coconut milk. Kokum is called Sol in the coastal regions of Maharashtra and Goa and a little upto Mangalore. Kokum is a tropical fruit which looks like a plum and the botanical[...]

Aloo Methi

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Aloo Methi is a simple stir fry for the soul. In my home it is made mostly in winter. I love the large chunks of boiled potato coated with the methi. Many times it is Kasuri methi and sometimes fresh methi. We love it with Phulkas. Yesterday I[...]

Batate Song

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Why is this called a song? Is it a gana or is it pretending (Marathi : song). None. It is a very rustic flavor, appeals to the heart. It compliments a very simple meal like Khichadi. My tray was divine with this trio of Batate Song, Khichadi[...]

Ulicha Zunka

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Sometimes in the process of posting about new things and some experiments one forgets some favorites. Ulicha Zunka is one such. It has taken me 479 post to come to it! Really. Well this time the Ul was in the fridge for long. All my Dad thinks[...]

Mogri nu Shaak

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I would attribute my families love for trying new vegetables to our neighborhood Bora Bazaar in Fort, Mumbai as much as to our neighbors, the Rajputs. Mogri was introduced to us by Kaki, on one of those days when the fresh vegetables were[...]

Dudhi Ke Kofte

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Kofta of any kind are always fun to make. It is a special treat when soaked in the tangy gravy. Kofta gravies are excellent with any type of roti or Naan but have you ever eaten a kofta crumbled in its gravy and mixed with hot steamed rice. I[...]

Kaandyacha Rassa

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Baby Onion Curry Rice, Angoori Rosogullas, Cauliflower bhaaji, Cucumber, Kaandyacha Rassa and farsan This Kaandyacha Rassa beacame a part of my family menu only after we started using "Annapoorna" the cookbook by Mangala Barve. This[...]

Pithlavun Bhendi

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Crispy yummy lady fingers When you are not in a mood for gravies and dals, this recipe is really good. It is dry and non messy making it good for packed lunches or travel food. We love to make chapati packets with these Bhendi as stuffing.[...]

Valpapdi Ma Dhokli

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Written sometime in the last week... I just had a most satisfying lunch of Valpapdi ma dhokli with Ghadichi PoLi. Those Gujju flavors do something to me. A boring day at work gets spiced up. Everyone is still on Christmas leave and not much to[...]