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Mumbai "Restaurant" Sambar
If you think if all sambars are created equal, think again. Sambar - yes, that delicious lentil stew with veggies from South India - when served in Mumbai restaurants, does have a spoonful or may be...
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Kheema Ghotala
"Ghotala" is a Marathi word for fiasco or mess! But gastronomically speaking, today's kheema ghotala is a hot mess of mince meat with eggs! This is a popular dish from Irani restaurants of Mumbai. It...
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Surti Locho
Since I blogged about a "ghotala" yesterday, I thought why not extend this "fiasco" theme and explore some other monikers?So presenting today - "Locha-E-Dhokla" otherwise known as - Surti Locho - A hot...
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Gadbad Ice Cream - Ice Cream from Mangalore
Since I am very aware of my own goofball characteristics, it's no wonder that I am having such big fun with my very own "fiasco" theme. ;-)Today, I am going straight to my ancestral town to scoop up...
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Chocolate Mint Oatmeal Cookie
Grandma's cookies and warm milk is one of the most loved combos in America. I didn't grow up eating cookies. My grandmothers didn't even know about "cookies". The first ever cookie, I met in my life...
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Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce
Though Gudiya hasn't told me so, I have a feeling that she thinks that the best cook in the entire world is - not her food-obsessed, food-blogging mother but - her school head cook/cafeteria manager....
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Kairi Methamba - Raw Mango Relish
During my earlier days in the United States, once I picked up green, raw looking Mexican mango from the local supermarket, thinking it would taste like - well, a raw mango! But it was actually quite...
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Ratatouille Pizza
Every fortnight or so, I make pizza dinner. Generally, it happens when I am working from home. I use my trusty bread maker to knead the dough at around 3 PM. After the ingredients are measured and...
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Chicken Khada Masala
Many moons ago, when Jiggs Karla used to write a column in Times of India, I used to clip all the recipes diligently. Since this recipe has "whole spices" and does not involve too much grinding and...
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Masala Milk
I wish you all a very happy, prosperous and healthy new year 2015. Since we have frigid cold here, I thought of sharing Aarey's Masala Milk. Of course, Aarey's Masala milk came in bottles and was...
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Masale Bhaat
Masale/Masalay bhaat is a quintessential Maharashtrian rice. For that original taste and authentic flavor, do use clarified butter/ghee/toop. Masale BhaatSpicy RiceIngredients1 cup cauliflower...
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Sankrant Special Recipes
तिळगुळ घ्या आणि गोड गोड बोलाSome Makar Sankranti Special Recipes -1. Microwave Tilache Ladoo2. Tilwali Bhakri3. Bhogichi Bhaji4. Gul Poli5. Bhugga6. Goad Khichdi with bananas (coming soon)Print Page
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Navalkol Chana daal Bhaji
Growing up, I didn't care much for Navalkol or Kohlrabi. But now that I love to include various vegetables in our daily meals, I bring Kohlrabi from time to time. This simple Maharashtrian bhaaji -...
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Lemon Ricotta Muffins
Addition of ricotta cheese to any muffin recipe reminds me of Mava cakes sold at Irani bakeries of Mumbai. So whenever I come across such recipes, I jot them down immediately. I discovered this recipe...
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Sukil Sungtha Upkari - Sundried Prawns
Sukil Sungath or Suki Kolumbi is sundried prawns. Honestly speaking, I don't care much for them but being a food blogger, I have taken upon this responsibility to capture the food cooked in my family....
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Tondli - Dalimbi
I love all the vegetables that are paired with Daalimbi/vaal or bitter field beans sprouts. These beans have a unique bitterish taste that is immensely either loved or hated by people. Sprouting and...
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Uppit
That savory semolina porridge which is cooked in many Indian homes, is called Upma, Sanja, Rullav or Uppit. As the name changes, the recipe changes too. This uppit is made in my aunt's home whose...
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Laal Chawal
I found a packet of this "Laal Chawal" while browsing through the shops of Mumbai. Since I always love to try out new things, I picked up this packet. I used some for making rice by following the...
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Loshni Vodi
Almost all parts of India has their own solar cuisine. Today's delicacy is from South Canara Cuisine called "Losni Vodi". My aunt sent over these "vodies" or sun-dried papadums which have a strong...
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Bilimbi Gojju
I spotted "Irumban Puli" in the frozen vegetable section of my local Indian stores. Though these specific words meant nothing to me, the picture on the packet screamed "Bilimbi"! So I had to buy it....
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