Kala masala is the one-spice-fits -all "masala" which is used in Maharastrian food.We use this in most of the "bhajees" . Kala masala has a long shelf-life as well. The materials and preparation are given below: Ingredients: Coriander seeds (कोथिंबीर)-200 gm Coriander seeds in Konkani Kotambari Clove (लवंग )-25 gm Clove in Konkani Lavang Cinnamon (दालचिन)-25 gm Cinnamon in Konkani Dalchini Poppy seed (खसखस )-25 gm Poppy seed in Konkani Kasakasa Fennel seed (बडीशेप )-25 gm Fennel seed in Konkani Badisep Cumin...

  My favorite from childhood. so, I thought of starting non-vegetarian section by putting this as a first item. It will take around 20 min for preparation.Ingredients:Prawns-15Red chilly powder-1/2 cupGarlic bulb-1 (10-12 clove)Turmeric powder-1 tspTamarinds extract -3 tsp or a small piece of tamarindWater-1 cupOil- 4 tsp (coconut oil or one which you use for cooking) Salt –as per tasteMethod:Be ready with cleaned prawns( Peeled ,Deveined ,Tail-off). Add tamarind extract, turmeric powder and red chilly powder...

Ingredients:Prawns-15Wheat Suji/ rava-As requiredRed chilly powder-1/2 cupGarlic bulb-1 (10-12 clove)Turmeric powder-1 tspTamarinds extract -3 tsp or a small piece of tamarind or Kokum syrup (Salty one)-3 tpsOil- 4 tsp ( one which you use for cooking) or oil for deep fry Salt –as per tasteMethod:Be ready with cleaned prawns( Peeled, Deveined ,Tail-off). To prawns add, tamarind extract or kokum syrup, turmeric powder and red chilly powder salt and crushed garlic, mix it thoroughly. Keep this mixture for an hour(Taste...

Ingredients:Nogli Fish: 6 (cleaned and cut into pieces )Red chilly powder-1 cupMustered seeds-4 tspTurmeric powder-1 tspTamarinds extract -3 tsp or a small piece of tamarind Water-2 cupOil- 4 tsp (coconut oil or one which you use for cooking) Salt –as per tasteMethod:Be ready with cleaned and cut pieces of Nogli fish. Add tamarind extract, turmeric powder and red chilly powder and salt in to water, mix it thoroughly . In a heavy bottomed pan add oil, put  mustered seasoning . Add the above mixture and boil. Now add...

The fishes like lady fish (Nogli),mackerel(Bangde),Sardinella aurita (Tarli)can be fried using this method. Ingredients:Fish pieces-15 Wheat Suji/ rava-As requiredRed chilly powder-1/2 cupGarlic bulb-1 (10-12 clove)Turmeric powder-1 tspTamarinds extract -3 tsp or a small piece of tamarind or Kokum syrup (Salty one)-3 tpsOil- 4 tsp ( one which you use for cooking) or oil for deep frySalt –as per tasteMethod:Be ready with cleaned fish. To fish pieces add, tamarind extract or kokum syrup, turmeric powder and red chilly...

Ingredients: Ground nut (शेंगा बिया )-1/2 kg Jaggery(गोडा )- 1/4 kg Ghee(तुपा )-3 tsp or 1 cup sugar (सक्कर )and 1 cup water(उदा ). Note :You can't use all the jaggery here, the special jaggery called chikki gula which you can find in Maharashtra can be used because of its more  . Method: For pealing the ground nut: Mash the peanut with wet hand .then roast it.(If you mash with your wet had it will be easy for roasting). Roast it for around 5 min ,separate the outer layer by rubbing it. then crush it into small...

Take around 15 min for preparationIngredients: Onion (कांदो )-1 Green chill(ओले मिर्संगा )-2 Coconut shredded (कंतिले सोयी  )-1/2 cup Rice flour(तन्दाला पीटा )- 1 ½ cup Water(उदा ) –As required Banana leaves(केलि पाना )-Cut in to square pieces(15-15 cm) Oil(तेला )-5tsp(Which you use for cooking) Method: Cut onion and green chill into small pieces, and then add shredded coconut and rice flour. Mix it thoroughly using water, to form a dough. Now grease the banana sheet will oil and spread the dough...

Ingredients:Colocasia leaves:10 White Rice-1/2 cupToor dal-1/4 cup Gram dal-1tspMethi seeds-1/4 tpsUrad dal-4 tspTamarind -1 tspCoconut shredded-3/4 cupCoriander seeds-3tspJaggery-4 tspRed chill-8Salt –As per taste Oil-Coconut oil-4tsp Asafoetida-Small Crystal Method:Soak toor dal and rice in water for around 20 min. Drain out water.Sauté urad dal, methi, gram dal ,coriander seeds,red chill and Asafoetida. Next, add the sautéed mixture and drained toor dal and rice and grind them using small quantity (~1/4th...

Rotti is very tasty and spicy .If you are wishing to eat some spicy food this is the best option to have, as it won’t take more than 30 min for preparation.Same preparation can be used to prepare Shankarpalli as well.Ingredients:Maida (All purpose flour )(मैदा )-1 ½ cupWater(उदक )-1/4 cupChilly Powder( मिर्संगी पित्तो )-4 tsp (As per taste)Sesame seeds(तिला )-3 tspButter( लोनी )-1 tspAsafoetida-Small Crystal of 1 cm( हिंगू )Method:Take asafoetida in container and crush it, then add chilly powder, sesame seeds and butter...