A very popular Maharashtrian breakfast is Phodnichi Poli. LeftoverRotis (Poli as it is called in Marathi) from previous night are recycled the next morning for breakfast, by dressing them up with some spicy tadka (tempering). I also add some available veggies to make it tastier and healthier. Nothing is as comforting as a hot spicy Phodnichi Poli for breakfast! You can also substitute Rotis with leftover Rice, Bhakris or Bread to make Phodnicha Bhaat (Rice), Phodnichi Bhakri or Bread chi Bhaji/chivda respectively! Like many fusion recipes in my kitchen I love to sprinkle some Chutney Podi on my Phodnichi Poli…
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Alu Posta and Khajur Khatta
RCI is a fantastic event started by Lakshmikof Veggie Cuisine- ‘Celebrating the Regional Cuisines of India’ . It gives us an opportunity to explore the varied cuisines of India. This month Swapna of Swadis hosting RCI: Oriya. Searching for Oriya recipes made me realize how little I know about the cuisine from this costal state of India!Swapna was kind enough to provide links to some sites featuring authentic Oriya recipes, which were a great help. Thank you, Swapna for hosting RCI:Oriya .I have learnt a lot about Oriya Cuisine! Today I made Alu Posta (Potato in poppy seed curry) and…
Dear Anita
Dear Anita, You have no idea how your little provocationhas unsettled my taste buds for the past week. I have been craving each day for those hot, oily floating balloons from the day you posted themat the Mad Tea party! Clicking on any random blog on the Food Blog Desam made matters worse. I found myself drooling and ogling at all those sinful puris. I decided to end my suffering, got up early (inspite of this being a weekend). I did not want anything to come between me and my puris (read my little one). I got up with this…
Mirchi cha Chatka aka Yoghurt Mirchi
Mirchi is Chilly (here dark green ‘Lavangi’ Mirch) and Chatka means ‘burn’ in Marathi. Does that give you an indication of how fiery this recipe must be? This recipe is sure to burn your taste buds. This is an out –and- out chilli lovers recipe. I have used dark green Mirchi (something like ‘Lavangi’)for this recipe which is more Pungent. If your palette cannot tolerate the heat, use chillies which are less pungent. Before you enjoy this ‘Chatka’ make sure your room is well ventilated or even better switch on the AC or the fan 🙂 I have to warn…
Friday Monsoon Magic-Oatbran-Moong sprout Masala Bread
Oatbran-Moong sprout Masala Bread for this week’sFriday Monsoon Magic (though the Monsoon has forgotten its magic J ) You can have this ‘Bread Bhajji’ like toasts without any guilt and feel healthy at the same time- good for the health and the soul.J __________________________________________________________ Oat Bran Moong Sprout Masala Bread