Karlyache Panchamrut Karlyache Panchamrut is a traditional Maharashtrian dish made with bitter gourd (karla or karela). This dish is a flavorful blend of sweet, sour, bitter, and spicy elements, making it a unique part of the Maharashtrian cuisine, especially served during festive occasions or as a special side dish. Recipe for karlyache panchamrut: Ingredients: Bitter gourd (Karela/Karla) - 1-2 medium-sized, chopped Freshly grated coconut - ½ cup Roasted peanuts (ground) - ¼ cup Sesame seeds (roasted and ground) - 2 tablespoons (optional) Tamarind pulp - 2 tablespoons Jaggery (grated) - 2-3 tablespoons (adjust to taste) Green chilies - 2-3, finely chopped Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon (optional) Salt - to taste Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon Methi seeds - 1 teaspoon Curry leaves - 8-10 Ghee or oil - 2 tablespoons Asafoetida (Hing) - a pinch Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon Preparation: 1. Preparation of Bitter Gourd: Soaking bitter gourd in salt water is a common met...
Butter Paneer A classic Indian dish! Butter Paneer Recipe Ingredients: 250g paneer (Indian cheese), cut into cubes 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion 1 bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) 1 teaspoon ginger paste (optional) 2-3 tomato 1 tablespoon butter chicken masala (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) Salt, to taste 1 cup heavy cream (optional) Fresh cilantro, for garnish Instructions: 1. Prepare the paneer: Cut the paneer into cubes and set aside. 2. Boil and grind vegetables: Boil onions, bell peppers, nuts and tomatoes , and grind them. Add the grind puree to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add butter, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 3. Add the ginger paste and spices: Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, kasuri methi, salt and red chili powder to the pan. Cook for 1 minut...
Kairiche Lonche ( Raw Mango Pickle) Here’s a quick and tasty instant Kairiche Lonche ( Raw Mango Pickle) Recipe: Ingredients: Raw mango (kachhi ambi) – 2 medium (about 250g), chopped into small cubes Vegetable oil – 2–3 tbsp (adjust to taste) Mustard seeds (rai) – 1 tsp Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Red chili powder – 1 tsp (adjust to taste) Salt – 1.5 tsp (or to taste) Optional – jaggery or sugar – 1 tsp (if you like a slight sweet touch) Instructions: Prep the mangoes: Wash and dry the raw mangoes completely. Cut them into small bite-sized cubes. Temper the spices: Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, let them splutter. Add hing, Stir for a few seconds. Mix everything: In a bowl, add chopped mangoes, turmeric powder, salt, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix well so the masala coats all the pieces, Pour temper over it. (Optional) Add jaggery if using, and st...
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