Did you see the swanky new look for the blog….Again! Yes! Here’s the story….. When I moved back from Cucumbertown to WP, I had no idea of the brewing troubles. First the struggle with migration, but the good folk from CT helped me with it. Then choosing a ‘good’ blog Theme. I never thought choosing…
Comfort food
Magical Millets: Bajri-Til Bhakri Recipe
Millets have been traditionally consumed in many parts in rural India. Millets like Ragi/Nagli, Bajri/Bajra,Jowar,Foxtail are some of the oldest and most widely consumed grains in rural India. Owing to the increasing health consciousness, urban Indians are re-discovering nuggets of their grandma’s wisdom, making these grains lose their ‘poor man’s grain’ status. These ancient magical…
Karale (कारळे) /Khurasni(खुरसणी)/ Niger seeds chutney and stuffed Bhindi/Okra
Recipe for karale (कारळे) /Khurasni(खुरसणी)/ Niger seeds chutney and Bhindi/Okra stuffed with the chutney
Dal Vanga (Eggplant lentil curry)
A unique combination of fresh eggplants and Lentils, tempered with flavorful spices makes this comforting Maharashtrian staple -Dal Vanga.
Ambadichi Bhaji (Sour greens curry)
Ambadi greens (Gongura/Sour greens) are widely used in various preparations in many parts of India. What makes this quintessential Maharashtrian recipe so unique, is the use of Jowar ‘Kani’( broken Jowar grains or use Jowar Dalia).The tart leaves are cooked together with the broken Jowar, some Toovar/Arhar Dal, peanuts and then tempered with lots of garlic, to make this comforting Ambadichi bhaji. This bhaji can be served as a light meal on its own or you can serve this with Bhakri or Roti.