Author: neha.bhide

Simple mutton curry

Simple mutton curry

sumptuous mutton curry, easiest to make and heartiest in taste! Perfect dish to make on a winter Sunday! This recipe is by my mother-in-law who is an amazing cook. My husband’s side of the family is CKP, and ever since I found that fact out, …

Shankarpali (sweet)

The most favorite Diwali faral sweet in my household! crunchy fried doughnuts/ cookie pieces is the best way I can describe them! My maternal grandmom makes the best Shankarpali that I have ever eaten and below is her recipe! I failed at it slightly last …

Puran Poli

Wheat flatbread (poli) filled with a sweet aromatic lentil filling (puran). A Maharashtrian delicacy made specially for the festival of Holi (popular for playing with colors). Puran poli is one of the most-loved desserts (or a main dish, rather) of Maharashtra. It is best enjoyed …

Green Chicken Curry

Green Chicken Curry

Simple flavorful chicken curry I am no expert in chicken curries,neither am I a chicken lover (not a meat lover in general) but there are a few meat preparations that I crave and Shilpa’s green chicken curry is definitely one! Shilpa is a family friend …

Bhadang

spicy puffed rice snack After a long productive Saturday of decluttering my Philadelphia apartment, I didnt realize it had been 4 hours since I had had dinner and I was starving! I made this at 11.30 p.m and devoured two bowls, so you know its …

Vada Pav (non-fried)

Vada Pav (non-fried)

Spicy potato sliders, vegan, non-fried version I know this is a second post on the same dish, but hey its Vada pav, its the one food that I love the MOST and this recipe is a non-fried healthy version 😀 So it needs to be …

Apple Pie

Best Apple Pie Recipe you will find. From scratch. Can be made Vegan. My sweet friend Shachi made this apple pie last year for thanksgiving and I helped 🙂 It was so much fun to make and just looking at the pictures makes me nostalgic. …

Shepuchi Bhaji

Dill leaves – Maharashtrian style with garlic and lentils.   As I have mentioned before I was a weird kid that liked to eat home-cooked vegetables (and lots of them). At times mom complained about why I couldn’t eat toop-sakhar-poli like the other kids (ghee …

Chitranna

A breakfast dish made with rice flavored with raw mango and south Indian tempering It will be an understatement to say that I dig rice preparations. Especially traditional Indian rice recipes. I am planning on doing a whole series on just a variety of Indian …