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Bajra Rawa Upma – Learn how to prepare this easy and healthy breakfast dish. Bajra Rawa Upma (Pearl Millet Upma) , is a millet based breakfast recipe , quick to prepare and filling. Millet contain protein, dietary fiber, and less amount of fat. They are …
Chapati Laddoo is a classic Maharashtrian breakfast recipe. Summer vacations during my childhood were about playing field games with friends till late noon followed by a hurried lunch just to dash off to play different board games at each other’s home. Evening was more field …
Kacche Kele Ki Kofta Curry – Learn how to prepare this upwas special dish Kacche Kele Ki Kofta Curry is a gluten free dish prepared using raw green bananas. Typically prepared during fasting festivals like Navratri, Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, etc. but not restricted to fasts. Raw Green …
Rajgira Roti – Learn how to prepare this gluten free roti Rajgira Roti is a gluten free dish prepared using Amaranth/ Rajgira flour. Typically prepared during festivals like Navratri, Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, etc. it is these days not just restricted to fasts. Rajgira is high in …
Upwas Thalipeeth – Learn how to prepare this traditional Maharashtrian dish Upwas Thalipeeth , the way I prepare is a bit different. I use a mix of Sabudana, Upwas Bhajani and grated sweet potato to prepare this. Typically prepared during fasting festivals like Navratri, Ekadashi, …
Upwas Kachori – Learn how to prepare this traditional Maharashtrian dish Upwas Kachori is prepared using Potato , Coconut , coriander as main ingredients. It is a vegan recipe. Typically prepared during fasting festivals like Navratri, Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, etc. it is widely popular in Maharashtra. …
Bhagar – Learn how to prepare this traditional Maharashtrian Samo Rice Khichadi. I normally prefer to prepare Bhagar at any time of the year but traditionally we prepare it always during the days when we fast. Vari Tandul /Kodri/ Moriyo/ Samo Rice/ Indian Banyard Millet grows …
Nivagrya – A spicy accompaniment to the sweet Ukadiche Modak During Ganpati Festival, we always prepare the traditional Maharahstrian dish from Konkan region – Ukadiche Modak. Invariably, whenever we prepare Modaks, some extra Ukad always remains. To utilize this leftover, traditionally we prepare Nivagrya. My …
Banana Coconut Halwa is a traditional Maharashtrian dish cooked mainly whenever there is any pooja in our house. It’s an easy to cook dessert ready within 30 min. Whenever we have a pooja in house, there are lots of coconuts and bananas which are offered …
Aliv Ladoo is a traditional Maharashtrian dish cooked mainly in winters. It is best suited for new lactating mothers, growing kids , working professionals who want to snack on healthy food and folks who lack vitamins. They are gluten free too so those with Gluten …