Maharashtrian Food/Recipe

Roasting the Poli

Puran Poli – A Sweet Symphony of Tradition and Taste (Maharashtra)

Servings: 4-5 Making dough time: 3-4 minutes. Making stuffing time: 18 minutes. Rolling time:2 minute (each). Frying time: 2-3 minute (each). Total time: 27 minutes. I prepared “Puran Poli” on the occasion of Ardra Nakshatra as a delightful variation to our traditional festive meal. Customary to cook dal poori on this day, which features a […]

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Royal Kothimbir Chi Vadi/wadi (Green coriander-Paneer Snacks)

Royal Kothimbir Chi Vadi/wadi (Green coriander-Paneer Snacks)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 8-10 minutes. Steaming time: 10-15 minutes Frying time: 3-4 minutes(per batch). Total time: 29 minutes. This year for my son’s birthday, I decided to prepare a special, protein-rich snacks that would be both delicious and nutritious. The choice was “Royal Kothimbir Chi Vadi (Green coriander-Paneer Snacks)” fit for birthday celebration, where

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Kokum (Garcinia indica) Sarwat

Kokum (Garcinia indica) Sarwat

Servings: Preparation time: 2 minutes. Grinding time: 2 minutes. Boiling time: 12-15 minutes.  Serving time: 1 minutes(each glass). Total time: 20 minutes. “Kokum Sarbat” is a refreshing and traditional Indian beverage, particularly popular in the western coastal regions like Goa and Maharashtra. Made from the kokum fruit, which is known for  not only its deep

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Drumstick Curry/Shevgyachya Shenga Chi Bhaji (Maharashtrian Style)

Drumstick/Moringa Curry/Shevgyachya Shenga Chi Bhaji (Maharashtrian Style)

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10-12 minutes. Frying time: 11-12 minutes. Cooking time: 9-10 minutes. Total time: 34 minutes. “Drumstick Curry (Maharashtrian Style)”, prepared in the traditional style, is a delightful and nutritious dish that highlights the unique flavours of drumsticks (Moringa pods). It is locally known as “Shevgyachya Shenga Chi Bhaji,”  often cooked with a

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Lasuni Methy Curry(Maharashtrian Recipe)

Lasuni Methy/ Methi Curry(Garlicky Fenugreeks leaves gravy) Maharashtrian Recipe

Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 5-7 minutes. Frying time: 10-12 minutes. Cooking time: 4-5 minutes. Total time: 24 minutes. My hobby is to explore and seek to go the depths of regional Indian cooking. When we shifted to Mumbai, I knew lasuni methy/Methi curry as a staple food in Maharashtrian households. In this recipe curry marry

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