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Chirote in a cinnamon and orange zest syrup with Vanilla ice-cream and orange-reduction sauce

I was not a big fan of desserts while growing up, I still like them only on moderation; but there was one traditional Maharastrian dessert which my grandmother and mother … Continue reading

November 24, 2015 · 1 Comment

Doodh (milk) Masala Muffins

I was looking for ideas to bake for my mother’s birthday and I wanted something which incorporated some traditional Indian flavors. That was when I came across a recipe for … Continue reading

July 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Methamba (Maharashtrian style raw Mango relish)

I have been very irregular with the blog for the past month or so; for it was one of those times when there was fair bit of work pressure and … Continue reading

June 4, 2015 · 7 Comments

Surmai Koli Masala Rawa Fry (Pan-fried Kingfish with Koli Masala)

I have become a little irregular with the blog posts for the last few weeks; thanks to work pressure and the perennial struggle trying to balance work and home. I … Continue reading

April 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Koli-Masala Grilled Chicken Burger

Sometime last year, my friend Natasha told me about environment-engineer-cum-food blogger Anjali Koli’s blog Annaparabrahma. I was hooked on to her blog, for all the simple traditional recipes of the … Continue reading

April 9, 2015 · 2 Comments

Lentil Pepper Rasam

Last few weeks, the weather has been playing truant in Pune, where I live. It is typically the beginning of Summer otherwise and the days were beginning to get very … Continue reading

March 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Maharashtrian Kala Masala

The spice blends which are central to Maharashtrian cooking are the Goda Masala and the Kala Masala. These spice blends are used to flavor a variety of vegetable, poultry, meat, … Continue reading

March 14, 2015 · 15 Comments