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Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney is a traditional Maharashtrian dish which is prepared regularly in our home. The first time I tasted this Chutney I was in love with it. It was prepared by my mother. The Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney while preparing sometimes gives a …
Modak Amti – A traditional Maharashtrian Recipe from the Khandesh Region. Modak Amti is not necessarily to be prepared around Ganpati festival but I love to make them due to the Modaks. This recipe tastes best the next day when the spices have been completely …
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 …
Metkut /Methkut Bhaat (मेतकूट / मेथकूट भात) is an ultimate comfort food. Metkut is an age old traditional recipe passed down through generations in the Maharashtrian household. It is a simple grounded powder made from different types of dals, grains and spices which are dry …
।। श्री गणेशाय नमः ।। गणरायाच्या आगमनाची चाहुल लागली की घरातील सगळ्यांची धावपळ चालू होते. मूर्ती, मांडव, सजावट, फूल, नैवेद्य, सांकृतिक कार्यक्रम इत्यादि…ह्या सगळ्यामध्ये गणेशाचे आणि त्याच्या भक्तजनांच्या आवडत्या उकडीच्या मोदकांचे नैवेद्य म्हणून खास स्थान असते. उकडीचे मोदक हे कोकण भागात प्रामुख्याने गणपती मध्ये केले …
Narali Bhaat is Sweet Coconut Rice is a traditional dish cooked on the occasion of Narali Pournima in Shravan. On this occasion, a naral (coconut) is offered to the Sea mostly by the fisherman community. It is believed that by performing the pooja on Pournima, …
Daala Kadhipatta Chutney is from the long list of family of dry chutneys that are regularly made in Maharashtrian homes. The base of Daala Kadhipatta Chutney is Daala or Roasted Bengal Gram and curry leaves respectively as they are popularly known. At my home, we …
Shengdana Lasun Khobra Chutney is from the long list of family of dry chutneys that are regularly made in Maharashtrian homes. The base of Shengdana Lasun Khobra Chutney is Shengdana or Peanuts as they are popularly known. At my home, we add grated dry coconut …