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Sweets

Patoli Recipe | Patoleo (Steamed Rice Rolls)

Patholi are steamed rice rolls which are stuffed with fresh coconut and jaggery mixture. The outer layer is made with rice batter and the sweet filling is made with coconut, jaggery and optional flavorings or nuts.

August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Methi Bhaji | Methi ki Bhaji

This Maharashtrian Methi Bhaji is a simple, healthy and tasty recipe made with fresh fenugreek leaves, onions, potatoes, spices and coconut. The Methi ki Bhaji pairs well with roti/chapati or a side of steamed rice and dal.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Matki Usal | Matki Recipe

This Matki Usal is a spiced and tasty Maharashtrian style Matki Recipe featuring matki sprouts a.k.a sprouted moth beans. Also made with typical regional spices, this curry is vegan and a must try. It makes for a delicious as well as nutritious and filling meal when paired with roti, bhakri, poli or

August 19, 2026
Beverages

Masala Milk | Masala Doodh

Masala milk is sweetened flavored milk beverage from the Maharashtrian cuisine. A mix of nuts and a few spices are added which makes the masala doodh aromatic as well as delicious

August 19, 2026
Beverages, Desserts

Mango Mastani

Mango Mastani is a popular dessert-drink from Pune. It is a creamy, thick milkshake topped with vanilla or mango ice cream, mangoes and nuts, dry fruits.

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Kothimbir Vadi Recipe

Kothimbir Vadi is a savory Maharashtrian snack prepared with gram flour, chopped coriander leaves, peanuts, sesame seeds and spices. The batter is steamed until set, cut into pieces and then pan-fried or deep-fried until crisp. It has a soft interior and a lightly crunchy outer layer. Serve these he

August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Kanda Bhaji | Onion Bhaji

Kanda bhaji are crisp and crunchy fried fritters made mainly with onions and gram flour. A popular street food snack from maharashtra.

August 19, 2026
Spice Blend

Goda Masala Recipe

Subtle, sweet and uniquely delicious, this Maharashtrian Goda Masala recipe will lend tasty complexity to everything from sautéed veggies and rice to lentils and curries. This fragrant spice blend is the quintessential masala for the state of Maharashtra.

August 19, 2026
Sweets

Dry Fruit Modak

Dry Fruit Modak are sweet steamed dumplings made with a soft rice flour covering. They contain a filling of assorted dried fruits, nuts, khoya, coconut, poppy seeds and sugar. The dumplings are shaped in a modak mold and later steamed.

August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Capsicum Besan

Simple yet tasty recipe of a sabzi or bhaji made with capsicum (green bell peppers), besan (gram flour), onions, herbs and spices.

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Bread Patties Recipe

This easy, crispy, tasty and vegan Bread Patties recipe is made with spiced mashed potatoes layered on a single slice of bread, batter coated and pan fried or shallow fried. If you have leftover boiled potatoes, this recipe makes for an easy snack.

August 19, 2026