This Thursday, March 19 begins the Maharashtrian new year. Gudi Padwa is brought in with traditional rituals that revolve around a new kalash. There is rangoli too. And flowers. An a spectacular array of food.
Zunka is festive, quick to rustle up and possesses a homey yumminess. Serve it with bhakris.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Jazz up green bell peppersto make a special accompaniment to your rotis or bhakri or bhaath.
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In Indian households, fish is usually fried or eaten with rice in a curry but this Surmai Fish Cutlet will blow your mind
Try this delicately-spiced simple alu recipe from Bihar.
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
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Gorge on some scrumptious Maharashtrian delicacies as you stay at home.
Turn your leftover chapattis into a hearty snack.
The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.
Craving for a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast that's delicious and healthy?
Mint, fried potatoes and yoghurt elevates this easy recipe for a spicy chicken rice.
A delicious fast, no-fuss one-pot dinner.
It's the Maharashtrian version of kadhi pakoras.
Enjoy your chai with Maharashtrian-style coriander leaf fritters.
Amboli is a quintessential Malvani dish prepared with rice and mixed dal batter, soaked and grounded, then left to ferment overnight.
Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy in plenty of ghee. That's not to say that dosas made without heavy amounts of rice and ghee can't taste rather yum too and make for nutritious light breakfasts.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.
Give a healthier and tastier upgrade to your regular thalipeeth.
Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.
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Adding greens to your dal transforms it into to the best companion for your rice.
This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
This classic Maharashtrian dish is made without onions.
Here's a simple recipe or breakfast or as an evening snack at home.
Corn cooked up with colocasia leaves or arbi ka patta is a Maharashtrian special.
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Make your Diwali lovelier with this flaky, sugary traditional snack.
A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.
You can also share your father's special recipe on the occasion of Father's Day.
A flavourful, very simple Maharashtrian meal that's easy to make.
There's more to the cuisine than just vada pav and kanda poha.
This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.
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