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Prawns Curry with Bilmbi
After getting Bilimbi, adding them to the traditional prawns curry was just a natural progression. Here, bilimbi acts as a souring agent and hence tamarind or kokum is not used. It's amazing to note...
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Kalya Vatanyache Aambat
Initially, My maternal grandmother was not familiar with "Black Peas" or Kala vatana which is celebrated in Malvani cuisine. But due to many intercommunity marriages in the family, and her...
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Bangdyache Saar - Mackrel Curry
Serve this simple broth like curry with a heap of plain rice.Bangdyache SaarMackerel CurryIngredients3 Indian mackerels, cleaned, salt to taste1/2 tsp. turmeric powder1 tbsp. garlic paste1 tbsp. kokum...
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Pudinewale Aloo - Minty Roasted Potatoes
I am presenting those ubiquitous roasted taters with an Indian twist.Pudinewale AlooMinty Roasted PotatoesIngredients25-30 Fingerling potatoes, scrubbed, halvedMix1 tbsp. oil1/2 tsp turmeric...
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Damni Dhokla
Damni Dhokla is a unique dhokla from Gujarat where Handvo flour is made to make dhokla. Actually such interchange happens in Indian kitchens. My mom-in-law also uses khata dhokla flour to make...
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Palakwali Makke Di Roti - Spinach Corn Flatbread
Palakwali Makke di roti, Achar & Vegetable Korma I love to sneak in vegetables in the traditional dishes. Many times these experiments turn out good enough to share on the blog. As I have...
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Vegetables in Green Curry
We Maharashtrians use green masala for making chicken, pomfret, egg, sprouts or even simple vegetable curry. The green masala is made by grinding a paste of cilantro, garlic, ginger, chilies and...
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Sandwich Masala
Some time back, a friend mentioned about a popular sandwich stall in Santa Cruz, Mumbai. I was even a lucky recipient of the signature sandwich masala powder. Generally when I make the street sandwich,...
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Mango Ricotta Muffins
I had a jar of Kissan Mango Jam sitting pretty in my fridge for a long time. I decided to use it in the lemon-ricotta recipe. My Mango-Ricotta muffins were well received by friends and...
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Jeer-Mirya Idli
Jeera-Miri (Cumin Seeds & Black Peppercorns) make a wonderful combo and its coconut based cold curry is devoured in Konkani families called "Jeer-Mirya" Kadhi. The same combo flavors the usual idli...
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Watermelon Juice
I found some juicy watermelons on sale. So as usual, I got a little carried away. Later, there was a mad rush at home to use them in every possible way. Finally I came up with this simple juice that...
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Magai Mukhwas
There are many recipes of "Mouth Fresheners" which are also known as Mukhwas in Gujarati. Today's recipe is called Magai Mukhwas because it contains Magai Paan. I have also given a picture of Magai...
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Tea infused Marbled Eggs - For Chinese New Year
Gudiya has several friends with Chinese heritage. So we knew way in advance that Chinese New Year was on the way. A friend also shared her delicacy - Steamed dumpling wrapped in Bamboo leaves...
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Pineapple Bundt Cake
I wanted to bake a cake and was looking for a simple from the box kind of recipe. The birthday girl didn't care for too much frosting. Pineapple Poke Bundt Cake from Dole was just right. Any simple...
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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo with Patty Pan Sauté Gudiya loves Italian food more than anything else. So I try to recreate her favorite restaurant dishes at home. Shrimp Fettuccine AlfredoIngredients2 1/2...
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Kale Daal
I like to sneak in some leafy greens in our daily meals. I don't get traditional Indian leafy greens. If I am lucky, sometimes, I get fresh methi or gongura at Indian stores. So I use the American...
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Patty Pan Saute
Patty Pan squash has now become a regular in my daily cooking. Of course, they are available only during summer - fall. Last time, I just sautéed them along with oven roasted tomatoes. Gudiya asked for...
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Breadfruit & Peas Curry
Vilayat means foreign in Marathi. So Vilayati Fanas means foreigner jackfruit which is otherwise known as breadfruit in English. Fresh breadfruit is available in many south American stores or it's also...
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Snicker doodle Cookies
Every early December, I start looking (or rather scouring books) for new cookie recipes. This year, while I was marking such recipes, I found this snicker doodle recipe right under my nose! It was on...
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Moriche Mutton - Shark in Garam Masala
Moriche Mutton is not actually mutton at all! You see, Mori is Indian shark. It is devoured in GSB community. Since it has just one bone, it can easily be cut into bite sized pieces. It is then cooked...
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