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Category Archives: A-Z Blogging Challenge 2015
Z is for Zhunka
It’s hard to translate Zhunka. It has its origins as peasant food – the Indian equivalent of a ploughman’s lunch. It is and has been a very popular and quick meal option, usually served with Bajrichi bhakri (millet chapati). Bajra is a … Continue reading
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Y is for Yam (suran) patties
This is an unusual one – it’s an adaptation of one of our childhood favourites. Shopping trips with the family meant that we were usually in for a treat of some sort. Once the shopping bags were full, it was time … Continue reading
W is for Watanyachi Khichadi (a spicy Peas Pulao)
Watanyachi Khichadi is served as part of the Shravani shanivar meal. The month of Shravan coincides with the Indian monsoon and is marked by vegetarian food (you can read about the reasons in this post). This khichadi, even in its … Continue reading
V is for Vaangi Pohe (Beaten rice with aubergines)
Although pohe are a popular choice for breakfast or brunch, they were always a tea time or a tiffin snack at my Aji’s house. Breakfast, as we know it, was restricted to Sundays and was usually toast and eggs. On other … Continue reading
T is for Tikhat papdya (Cumin and Pepper Crackers)
A spicy and crunchy snack to liven up tea times. The sweet version of this snack is popularly known as Shankarpale or Shakkarpara in India. I prefer this savoury pepper and cumin version that my mum and Aji make. It takes me … Continue reading
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S is for Sabudanyachi Bora (Potato and Sago dumplings)
You probably are familiar with this in another form – the famous sabudana vada. This bite sized version makes a great bar snack or a tea time treat. They are called ‘bora’ because in this shape they resemble an Indian … Continue reading
Q is for a Quick dessert: Mango Fool
Mango fool is at the very top of my ‘dessert island’ list. It needs no effort at all – the only requirement is a love for mangoes, alphonso in particular. As kids we would wait all year for the summer months just to … Continue reading
P is for Piyush
Move over Smoothies- I have Piyush! Calling Piyush the Maharashtrian version of Lassi helps explain what it is but also does it gross injustice. Piyush is to Lassi is what the Ice Cream Sundae is to a single scoop of Vanilla … Continue reading
O is for Onion and Tomato Pole (faux Omelette)
These savoury pancakes are also called faux omelettes since there are no eggs involved.They are a quick brunch or tea time snack that is a filling yet quick fix. This used to be another Thursday special for very different reasons from … Continue reading
M is for Murumba (Raw Mango preserve)
Murumba, also known as murabba, is a popular way to preserve raw mangoes in India. It has a unique taste, thanks to the tartness of raw mangoes. The addition of spice gives it a sharpness that makes it quite different from jam. The … Continue reading
L is for Kolambiche Lonche (Pickled prawns)
This one is not for the faint hearted. You have to love prawns and spice, in that order. One of the Pathare Prabhu favourites, to be savoured over a Sunday lunch with some delicious rice and hirve kaalvan and of course, … Continue reading
K is for Khamang Kakdi (Cucumber salad with crunchy peanuts)
Khamang Kakdi is another of my favourites from my mum and grandmum’s food arsenal. During the Mumbai summers, we were often urged to eat raw vegetables in the form of a salad. Great for cooling the system down, they said. … Continue reading
J is for Jardalucha Jam (Apricot compote)
A trip down memory lane just isn’t complete without revisiting favourite desserts. This would make my top 5 list. A variation of the popular Indian /Mughlai dessert, Khubani ka Meetha, this recipe makes good use of dried apricots to give it … Continue reading