maharashtrian usal recipe with step by step photos - tasty usal recipe from the maharashtrian malvani cuisine. being born and raised up in mumbai, i cannot forget the flavors and tastes of the maharashtrian cuisine. though i am fond of maharashtrian food like sabudana khichdi, puran poli, batata vada, sabudana vada, bharli vangi, panchamrut etc. usal and misal pav tops my … [Read more...] about usal recipe, how to make usal recipe | maharashtrian malvani usal recipe
Konkani Recipes
tomato curry recipe, how to make tomato curry | curry recipes
tomato curry recipe - sharing a step by step recipe of spiced & lightly tangy tomato curry. this recipe of tomato curry has coastal flavors of ground coconut and spices. a family recipe i have been making for many years now. my mom's special tomato curry. when there are no veggies in the kitchen, i prepare this vegan tomato curry along with steamed rice. curry and … [Read more...] about tomato curry recipe, how to make tomato curry | curry recipes
cucumber cake recipe, eggless cucumber cake | tavsali recipe
cucumber cake recipe - this eggless cucumber cake is a traditional recipe from the goan belt and is called as tavsali. in this recipe the cake is steamed instead of baking it. generally we use yellow cucumber, but the recipe can be even made with regular cucumber or the long dark green cucumbers. apart from cucumber, sooji/rava (semolina), jaggery and coconut is … [Read more...] about cucumber cake recipe, eggless cucumber cake | tavsali recipe
kokum curry recipe | sol kadhi recipe | coconut kokum curry recipe
goan kokum curry recipe or sol kadhi recipe with step by step photos - kokum curry is one drink which i have grown up having frequently during the mumbai summers. at home we call it kokum curry and sometimes also as sol kadi/kadhi. go to any local restaurant in goa....nah... not the beach shacks... the proper local indigenous restaurants which serve proper goan food. have … [Read more...] about kokum curry recipe | sol kadhi recipe | coconut kokum curry recipe
alu vadi recipe | patra recipe | pathrode recipe | alu vadi snack recipe
alu vadi or pathrode recipe with step by step photos - alu vadi also known as patra is stuffed rolled colocasia leaves snack that is popular in both maharashtrian and gujarati cuisine. in hindi, these leaves are called as arbi ke patte. in marathi, colocasia leaves are known as alu or aloo. whereas in hindi alu or aloo is the term for potatoes. this recipe has no resemblance … [Read more...] about alu vadi recipe | patra recipe | pathrode recipe | alu vadi snack recipe
rice pooris recipe | tandalache vade recipe | rice poori recipe with rice flour
rice pooris recipe with step by step photos - some days when i make usal or black peas curry, i make rice pooris and sometimes rice bhakri/roti. the pooris are easy to prepare and are made with rice flour. just that you need to knead it with hot water. the pooris are lightly spiced with coriander, cumin, fenugreek and fennel powder. at mom's place rice pooris are made this … [Read more...] about rice pooris recipe | tandalache vade recipe | rice poori recipe with rice flour
cabbage upkari recipe | cabbage chana dal recipe | cabbage recipes
cabbage upkari recipe with step by step photos - cabbage upkari is one recipe which was a staple at home. this recipe is made with cabbage, beans, cauliflower and even snake gourd, bottle gourd and pumpkin. the chana dal and the coconut were always there and this was my favorite combination with any veggie. this used to be my tiffin box lunch in school with chapatis. cabbage … [Read more...] about cabbage upkari recipe | cabbage chana dal recipe | cabbage recipes
patholi recipe for ganesh chaturthi, how to make patholi recipe
patholi recipe with step by step photos - sweet recipe for the ganesh chaturthi festival. patholi are steamed rice rolls which are stuffed with fresh coconut and jaggery mixture. patholi are made during the gauri and ganesha festival here. what makes the patholi special is the steaming technique. these rolls are steamed in fresh turmeric leaves. fresh & tender … [Read more...] about patholi recipe for ganesh chaturthi, how to make patholi recipe
rice payasam recipe with coconut milk & jaggery | vegan rice kheer recipe
rice payasam or rice kheer recipe - i wanted to post a sweet recipe for the dussehra festival. so posting this rice payasam recipe. i had made this rice kheer some weeks ago. when i had made the patholi recipe with turmeric leaves, i still had lots of turmeric leaves left with me. apart from adding them in pulaos, pakoras and sabzis, I have also added these fragrant … [Read more...] about rice payasam recipe with coconut milk & jaggery | vegan rice kheer recipe
varan bhaat recipe for ganesh chaturthi, goan varan bhaat with coconut
varan bhaat is an important dish that is made during the ganesh chaturthi festival in the regions of goa and konkan. in english, varan bhaat would read as lentil-rice where varan stands for lentil curry or stew and bhaat means steamed rice. this varan is different from the maharashtrian varan and has fresh coconut added to it with minimal spices. i make this varan bhaat … [Read more...] about varan bhaat recipe for ganesh chaturthi, goan varan bhaat with coconut
chawli usal recipe, how to make chawli usal | maharashtrian usal
maharashtrian chawli usal recipe - chawli or lobia or black eyed beans is a legume that is pretty common in indian homes. here's another recipe from my mom's fab collection - chawli usal. she makes usal with any legumes or lentils using this recipe. i already have usal recipe on the blog which uses mixed sprouts. for step by step method, you can refer to this maharashtrian … [Read more...] about chawli usal recipe, how to make chawli usal | maharashtrian usal
Kala Vatana Sambar Recipe | Malvani Black Peas Sambar Recipe
The Kala Vatana Rassa (Black Peas Curry) or Kala Vatana Sambar is offered as prasad or naivedya to Lord Ganesha during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This recipe of Kala Vatana Sambar is my mom's recipe. Its an authentic Malvani recipe. My mom makes the kala vatana sambar pretty often. Its one of my favorite recipe and has now even become my husband's favorite legume … [Read more...] about Kala Vatana Sambar Recipe | Malvani Black Peas Sambar Recipe
nevris recipe, how to make goan nevris recipe | neureos or neurios recipe
goan nevris recipe with step by step photos. nevris are deep fried pastries made with whole wheat flour and stuffed with grated coconut, jaggery and dry fruits. nevri is the goan version of the maharashtrian karanji and the north indian gujiya. both karanjis and gujiyas have different fillings and so the taste changes. in karanjis poppy seeds, dry fruits and desiccated … [Read more...] about nevris recipe, how to make goan nevris recipe | neureos or neurios recipe
tambdi bhaji recipe | goan red amaranth sabzi recipe | amaranth leaves recipe
tambdi bhaji recipe with step by step pics - a simple and healthy goan preparation of a dry dish made with red amaranth leaves. the word 'tambdi' means red in goan/konkani language. 'bhaji' means vegetables or a dish made from veggies. so either ways, red amaranth is called as tambdi bhaji and so is the dish made with these reddish hued leaves also called as tambdi … [Read more...] about tambdi bhaji recipe | goan red amaranth sabzi recipe | amaranth leaves recipe
kala vatana amti recipe | black peas curry recipe | kalya vatanyche amti recipe
kala vatana amti or black peas curry recipe - on the occasion of ganesh chaturthi today i made a few dishes for naivedyam and this kala vatana amti is one of them. in marathi language its called as kalya vatanyche amti. usually on the first day i make either a simple varan or kala vatana sambar, modak or sheera and a side salad. if time permits than i do make rice pooris or … [Read more...] about kala vatana amti recipe | black peas curry recipe | kalya vatanyche amti recipe
mushroom masala recipe | goan style mushroom masala curry recipe
mushroom masala recipe with step by step photos. a simple and delicious goan style mushroom masala recipe made with fresh coconut and spices paste. this mushroom curry is one of those recipes that my mom used to make. the recipe used to be originally made with clams. though, i make them with mushrooms. thus this is a vegetarian version of the goan tisryo masala. i have used … [Read more...] about mushroom masala recipe | goan style mushroom masala curry recipe
sorak curry recipe, how to make goan veg sorak curry recipe
sorak curry recipe with step by step photos. sorak curry is a traditional goan curry made during monsoons. this curry is prepared with dry red kashmiri chilies, fresh grated coconut and spices. this is an easy yet delicious recipe and goes well with steamed rice. sorak curry is mainly made during the monsoon season in goa. as due to heavy rains its impossible to get fish. so … [Read more...] about sorak curry recipe, how to make goan veg sorak curry recipe
colocasia leaves gravy recipe | alu chi patal bhaji recipe
colocasia leaves gravy recipe with step by step photos - tangy and sweet bhaji made with colocasia leaves. also called as alu chi patal bhaji. a really good recipe from the maharashtrian cuisine. alu is the marathi word for colocasia leaves or arbi ke patte. even though the hindi word 'alu' or 'aloo' means potatoes, the pronunciation of both the marathi and hindi words are … [Read more...] about colocasia leaves gravy recipe | alu chi patal bhaji recipe
dali toye recipe, how to make dali tove recipe | konkani style dal recipe
dali toye recipe with step by step pics. dali toye is a simple but comforting dal that i do make on occasions. dali tove is one of the staple dishes from the gowd saraswat brahman community (GSB). there are some variations in preparing dali toy which differs from family to family. this is such an easy to make and simple dal where not many ingredients are used like a dal fry … [Read more...] about dali toye recipe, how to make dali tove recipe | konkani style dal recipe
lobia sabzi recipe | tasty goan chawli bhaji recipe | dry lobia curry recipe
lobia sabzi recipe with step by step photos - a simple and tasty sabzi or bhaji prepared with black eyed beans, onions, coconut & spices. black eyed beans are also called as lobia in hindi, rongi in punjabi and chawli in marathi. this tasty chawli bhaji is a comfort food i have grown up with. it goes very well with roti, phulkas, rice or as a side dish with any … [Read more...] about lobia sabzi recipe | tasty goan chawli bhaji recipe | dry lobia curry recipe
snake gourd bhaji recipe | chana dal padwal recipe | padwal sabzi recipe
snake gourd bhaji recipe with step by step photos - simplicity at its best is this sabzi made with snake gourd and chana dal. snake gourd is also known as padwal and chichinda in marathi and hindi respectively. i use various types of gourd in my everyday cooking. so i do make different recipes with gourds at times. sometimes i make a sabzi or bhaji with them and at times i … [Read more...] about snake gourd bhaji recipe | chana dal padwal recipe | padwal sabzi recipe