Maharashtrian Recipes - Rustic Tadka

Bharli Shimla Mirch | Stuffed Capsicum With Besan | Bharwa Shimla Mirch Sabzi

Stuffed Capsicum also known as Bharwa Shimla Mirch is a popular Indian dish made with stuffing capsicum (bell peppers) with a flavourful spiced mixture. The stuffing varies from region to region and often includes boiled potatoes, paneer (Indian cottage chees) and besan (gram flour). This is a vegan, gluten-free, beginner-friendly and delicious side dish to […]

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Rajgira Puri | Vrat Ki Puri | Upvas Puri Recipe

Rajgira puri is an easy and delicious recipe made with rajgira flour and boiled potatoes. This is a perfect fasting recipe which can be paired with vrat ki sabzi or curry. This is a vegan, gluten-free, beginner-friendly, no onion no garlic vrat recipe. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these puris turn out crisp

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Alu Vadi | Mahrashtrian Alu Vadi | Patra Recipe

Maharashtrian Alu Vadi, also known as Patra or Patrode in some regions, is a traditional and popular savoury snack or appetizer from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is made primarily with colocasia leaves (also called taro leaves or arbi ke patte) rolled with a spiced gram flour (besan) paste, steamed or fried until cooked.

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Kandyacha Paticha Pithla – Spring Onion Curry

Ever heard of pithla bhakari? It’s a delicious comfort food from the state of Maharashtra. Pithla is an authentic Maharashtrian dish from the west coast region of India. It is a very simple, quick and easy recipe with unique flavour and texture. This is a vegan, beginner-friendly recipe served with millet bread. About Kandyacha Paticha

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Kande Pohe – Maharashtrian Breakfast Recipe

Kande pohe is a classic Indian breakfast recipe originating in the west coast of India, especially in Maharashtra and Gujrat. Kande means onion, finely chopped onions are used in this recipe. Pohe or poha means flattened rice/ beaten rice that is parboiled at first and then flattened. This is a healthy iron-rich vegan, breakfast recipe.

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Prawn Tawa Masala | Prawn Masala Recipe | Kolambi Tawa Masala

Prawn tawa masala is a delicious seafood dish where juicy prawns are cooked on tawa (griddle) along with onions & an aromatic blend of spices. This is a mildly spiced and tangy semi-dry dish which is often served with tandlachi bhakri (rice bhakri), chapati or steamed rice. This is a gluten-free, protein-rich, beginner-friendly easy-to-make recipe.

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Tondli Bhaat Maharashtrian Style | Maharashtrian Masale Bhaat

Tondli bhaat is a popular spicy rice dish made with ivy gourd (tendli/tondli). This rice preparation is also called as tondli masale bhaat (tendli masale bhaat),tendli pulao, or tindora rice. This is a vegan, beginner-friendly, no onion & no garlic satvik recipe. About Tondali Bhaat (Tendli Bhaat) Tondli bhaat or as we call it tondlicha

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Sabudana Vada Recipe (Tapioca fritters)

Sabudana vada is a popular crispy patties that are made with soaked tapioca pearls (sago) along with boiled potatoes, roasted peanut powder and earthy herbs. This is a vegan, gluten-free, no onion no garlic (satvik), beginner-friendly fasting recipe that is super delicious and easy to make. About Sabudana Vada Sabuanda is a Marathi & Hindi

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Kairichi Chutney | Raw Mango Chutney

Kairichi chutney in English translates to raw mango chutney. This is a spicy & tangy condiment made with firm raw mangoes (kairi). This is vegan, no oil, gluten-free, beginner-friendly recipe. Kairichi chutney also known as kaache aam ki chutney in Hindi is a flavourful spicy and tangy accompaniment made using fresh raw mangoes (kairi) along with coriander leaves (cilantro), freshly scraped coconut, garlic, green chillies and

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Bharli Vangi (Maharashtrian Style) | Stuffed Eggplant Curry

Bharli vangi in English translates to stuffed eggplant curry and in Hindi, it’s known as bharwa baingan. This is an easy and simple vegan, no onion no garlic recipe. Here “Bharli” means stuffed and “Vangi” means brinjals/eggplants. Vangi is a Marathi name for baingan, eggplants, brinjal, and aubergine. About Bharli Vangi (Stuffed Eggplants) What is Bharli Vangi

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