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Monsoon Recipes- Kachori [Stuffed Fried Katori]

 Monsoon is a climate in India, it is a seasonal change in the atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea in the region. Monsoon cause wet and dry season. Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean. Usually, the term monsoon is used to refer to the rainy season of a seasonally changing pattern, and also dry weather.  The term was first used in English in British India and neighboring countries to refer to the big seasonal winds blowing from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea in the Southwest bringing heavy rainfall to the area. Winds that give maximum rainfall to  India  are south-west  monsoon  which lasts from June to September. Hence, the  rainy season  is also called a south-west  monsoon season  in  India.   When Monsoon's name comes our heart starts yearning for something Spicy, Hot, and Crunchy to munch on, that's when mainly Pakoras and Kachorie...
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Mango Roll - An Indian Delicacy

   Introduction: Mango is a seasonal fruit. In India, It is considered as a King of all fruits. It is our national fruit, It is also called as an ‘Amrut Phal’. It has many health benefits. Consumption of Mango helps in digestion, improves eye health, boosts immunity, and much more. It as a rich source of Vitamin A, C, and D. Mangoes grow in humid weather and sandy land. Indian Mangoes are supposed to be the most trustworthy in the world. The Mango tree is generally 35 ft to 100ft tall. The size of the Mango leaf is between 5 to 16 inches in length remain on a tree a year or more. They are green and pointed.  Mango tree gets decorated with new reddish leaves and beautiful flowers during the ‘Spring’ season (Vasant Rutu) (i.e. from March to May). The flowering of mango is called a flowering plant ‘Mohor’ in Maharashtra. Once the flowers have set fruits it may take 100 to 150 days before the fruit is ready for picking.    A 10 to a 20-year-old tree can produce 200-...

Patodi Rassa Recipe

Patodi Gravy (rassa) Bhaaji  This is a very agreeable spicy recipe that can be eaten with Roti, chapati, (made with wheat flour)  naan,  or even with Rice.    This dish is very influential in some parts of Maharashtra (especially Vidarbha).  Ingredients: Gram flour 1 cup, mustard seeds 1tbsp,  red chilly powder 2 tbsp, coriander seeds 2 tbsp, dry coconut powder 2 tbsp, Red chilly 2-3, Green chilies 2-3, Garlic pods 5-6, Ginger 1/2 inch,  onion 1 medium, turmeric powder 1/4 tbsp, coriander and cumin powder 1 tbsp, salt as per taste, oil 1 cup, poppy seeds 1 tbsp. Whole masalas - black pepper 6-7, cloves 3-4, black cardamom 1, Bay leaf 1. Method: First we have to make Vaadi for Patodi, for that take a pan, add 2 teaspoon oil in it and few mustard seeds let it pop add turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp, red chili powder 1 tbsp, and add 2 cups of water add salt and wait till it boils. As it started boiling add 1 cup of gram flour, and stir it continuously so th...

Bhendi (Okhra) Masala Recipe

   Bhendi masala is a traditional Indian recipe, which is tasteful which is loved by all age categories. This recipe mainly includes the use of ladyfinger. Ladyfinger is rich in  vitamin A, B vitamins (B1, B2, B6), and vitamin C, and traces of zinc and calcium, make it an ideal vegetable to eat. Ladyfingers are grown in authentic Indian farms, it usually takes 60 - 70 days for a ladyfinger to become mature. This formula is very gratifying and can be eaten with roti, chapati, paratha, and rice. This recipe will be liked by mostly be younger ones.  Ingredients:-  2 medium-sized Onions, 2 medium-sized tomatoes, 1/2 inch ginger, 5-6 garlic pods, 2-3 pieces of green chilies, ladyfinger 250 gram, salt, red chilly powder, turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp, coriander powder 1/2 tablespoon, kasoori methi pinch, sugar pinch, gaaram masala 1/2 tbsp, oil 5-6 tbsp.  Method:-  Heat a pan, add a half tbsp of oil, add sliced onions, garlic pods, tomato slices, green chilies, g...