Regional Recipes

Kairi chi Koshimbir (Raw Mango Salad)

Kairi chi Koshimbir (Raw Mango Salad)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 3-4 minutes. Total time: 14 minutes. Kairi Chi Koshimbir is a traditional Maharashtrian salad prepared with raw mangoes, onion and mild spices. This is a refreshing summer delicacy, known for its perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy flavours. The crisp texture of raw mango combined […]

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Dhapate (Traditional Maharashtrian Multigrain Flatbread

Dhapate (Traditional Maharashtrian Multigrain Flatbread)

Servings: 4. Preparation time: 7-8 minutes. Rolling time: 2 minutes. Cooking time: 3 minutes each Total time: 13 minutes. Since settling in Mumbai in 2020, I have eagerly wanted to know more about Maharashtrian traditions, culture and especially its rich food heritage. Living in Maharashtra gave me the opportunity to explore many traditional dishes and

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Solkadhi, Probiotic Beverage (Refreshing Coastal Solkadhi)

Solkadhi, Probiotic Beverage (Refreshing Coastal Solkadhi)

Servings: 4 Soaking time: 30-40 minutes. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Mixing time: 1 minute seasoning time: 2 minutes. Total time: 13 minutes. My son is a great fan of “Solkadhi”. Today, Solkadhi is loved not only in coastal homes but also across India as a healthy and refreshing traditional drink. Whenever we visited Maharashtrian restaurant

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Basundi (Maharashtrian Sweets)

Basundi (Maharashtrian Sweets)

Servings: Preparation time: 2 minutes. Cooking time: 20-23 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Basundi is believed to have originated in the western regions of India, especially in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Basundi is made by slow simmering full-fat milk until it reduces and thickens, then sweetening it with sugar. It is flavoured with cardamom, saffron, and

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Kaju- Nariyal Chutney (Cashew Nut- Fresh Coconut Dip)

Kaju- Nariyal Chutney (Cashew Nut- Fresh Coconut Dip)

Servings: 4-6 Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Grinding time: 2 minutes. Seasoning time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 8 minutes. I prepared this “Kaju- Nariyal Chutney (Cashew Nut- Fresh Coconut Dip)” as a phalahari option to serve with crispy Rajgira (Amaranth) Kachori. Since fasting foods need to be light yet nourishing, this chutney works perfectly with the

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