food recipes from the state of Maharashtra in India
Street Style Kala Chana Chaat is a quick, healthy snack made from protein-rich black chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and Indian spices. This dish is flavorful, satisfying, and can be prepared in just five minutes with boiled kala chana. It is ideal for evening cravings, post-workout meals, or light dinners.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple-style halwa prasad is a cherished Indian sweet made from semolina, ghee, and sugar, enhancing its comforting taste with cardamom and a rich texture. Often prepared for Guru Purnima, this simple yet meaningful treat connects devotees to their spiritual roots. The blog includes a straightforward recipe for making it at home.
Green chilli thecha, or hirvi mirchi thecha, is a traditional Maharashtrian chutney made from roasted green chillies, garlic, peanuts, and cumin, coarsely pounded with fresh coriander, lemon juice, and salt. Its rustic texture and fiery flavor make it a staple accompaniment to various dishes, and it has become popular in modern cooking.
Maharashtrian Masale Bhat is traditional spicy rice dish prepared in all special occasions and festivals. It made with a special Maharashtrian spice blend called Goda Masala and vegetables like carrot, bean, cauliflower, ivy gourds (tendli or kundru), brinjal, green peas and garnished with grated coconut …
Parsi Poro is a beloved breakfast dish in Parsi cuisine, consisting of a savory egg omelette rich in spices and herbs. Often enjoyed with pav and chai, it can be served any time of day.
Kanda Batata Poha is a popular Maharashtrian breakfast made from soaked flattened rice, combined with fried peanuts, onions, potatoes, peas, green chillies, and curry leaves, garnished with lemon juice and coriander. It’s considered auspicious in Maharashtrian weddings. The dish is versatile, allowing for the addition of various vegetables to enhance its nutritional value.
Divine and delicious Khichdi prasad offered to Sai Baba every Thursday at the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi. It is very simple yet flavorful khichdi prepared with rice, dal, vegetables and simple spices. Onion and garlic are not used in this Khichdi prasad, it is …