Today, I present the recipe for Dahi Sabudana, a super simple dish that is eaten on days of fasting in Maharashtra. I love this gluten-free Sago in Yogurt because it is so easy to make and it mimics Curd Rice, the much loved South Indian dish. With Ashadi Ekadashi and the month of Shravan around…
Dahi Sabudana: Maharashtrian Fasting Recipe (Upvas ka Khana)
Farali Misal (Without Sabudana): Fast Recipe or Upvas ka Khana
Farali Misal is a popular fasting recipe or upvas ka khana in Maharashtra.
Delicious and easy-to-make, this mildly spicy stew consists of boiled potato in a peanut and coconut gravy. It is typically topped with the crunchy and slightly sweet Farali Chivda.
Farali Misal is filling and keeps hunger at bay, which is important when you are fasting.
Gulab Jamun Mix Cake (Eggless)
This Eggless Gulab Jamun Mix Cake is spongy, moist, and aromatic. Super simple to make (mix and bake), this cake’s flavour will remind you of a Mava Cake as well as a Gulab Jamun.
Ava Pettina Thotakura Pulusu | Amaranth Leaves Stew with Mustard Paste
Ava Pettina Thotakura Pulusu is the Andhra Amaranth Leaves Stew flavoured with Mustard Paste. It is eaten with rice.
Thotakura (Amaranth in English, Chaulai in Hindi or Maath in Marathi) is a tangy, leafy, green vegetable that is loaded with nutrients and is a recently discovered super-food in the west.
Mudda Pappu | Gatti Pappu: Andhra-Style Plain Dal
Mudda Pappu, also called Gatti Pappu, is the plain boiled, mashed, and salted tuvar dal from Andhra Pradesh.
Mudda Pappu is mixed with plain rice and ghee, and savoured as the first course of any meal.
Vegetarian Sundubu Jjigae: Korean Soft Tofu Stew
This is the vegetarian version of Sundubu Jjigae, the Korean Soft Tofu Stew.
This spicy, vegan dish makes for a wonderful one-dish meal or then can paired with rice for a hearty meal.
Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha | Mirchi Kharda: Maharashtrian Green Chilli Chutney
Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha, also called Mirchi Kharda, is the fiery, nutty, garlicky Maharashtrian Green Chilli Chutney that can set your mouth on fire.
It is traditionally served with Bhakri, but I also love it with Dal Chawal.
Phodnicha Bhaat | Maharashtrian Style Seasoned Fried Rice
Phodnicha Bhaat is a super-simple Maharashtrian Seasoned Fried Rice that gets done under 30 minutes.
It needs very few ingredients and is the perfect one-dish meal when served with Raita.
Tomato Methi Rice | Methi Tamatar Pulav
Tomato Methi Rice or Methi Tamatar Pulao makes for a simple, flavourful one-dish meal with just some raita and papad on the side.
If you love the flavour of methi leaves, this is THE one-dish meal for you.
Mamidikaya Pachi Pulusu | Cold Raw Mango and Onion Rasam
Mamidikaya Pachi Pulusu is an Andhra Cold Raw Mango Onion Rasam.
This simple dish, when served with rice, and perhaps some papad on the side makes for a light and filling meal in summers.
Vankaya Nilava Pachadi | Andhra Brinjal Pickle | Baingan ka Achar
Vankaya Nilava Pachadi is the Andhra Brinjal Pickle that stays fresh for a year or more.
This Baingan ka Achar is yet another example of Andhra’s legendary pickling traditions, and is a great way to preserve vegetables.
Dal Dhokli: Traditional Comfort Food from Gujarat
Gujarati Dal Dhokli is a comfort food like no other.
Made by simmering thin slices of spiced wheat flour dough in a sweet and tangy dal, the perfect Dal Dhokli is silky smooth, and can warm the body and the soul.
