Two hardcore Maharashtrian dishes- with some calories from the Peanut and sesame powder and the bananas- but homemade comfort sumptious food. But once in a while and in moderation doenst hurt, right?
Kelicha raita (Keli means Bananas in Marathi)
Serves 4
2 medium bananas
4 tbsp yoghurt
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
1 small green chili diced
1/3 tsp crushed mustard seed powder (optional)
2 tbs coriander
1. Finely dice the bananas into small pieces.
2. Blend the yoghurt to form a smooth consistent thick paste.
3. Mix the yoghurt, bananas and the rest of the ingredients and serve with rotis and rice as a side dish/raita.
Bharli Vangi
I tried out this recipe from Tee's of Bhaatukli and i must say it was amazing. Thanks for the recipe Tee. I just changed the quantity of peanut and sesame powder (since they are prone to cause acidity) and used garam masala instead of goda since i didnt have any left. Refer to Tee's recipe for a step-by-step pictorial.
Serves 4
8 baby indian eggplants
1 cup ground peanut powder (roast the peanuts, remove the peel and crush them into a semi-fine powder)
1/4th cup roasted sesame powder
2 tsp garlic
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp red chili powder
4 tsp goda masala (or garam masala if you dont have it)
1/3 tsp turmeric
a pinch of asafoetida
1 red onion finely chopped
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp jeera/cumin
salt to taste
2 tsp jaggery
1. Slit the eggplants into quarters but not entirely.
2. Next mix the peanut, sesame, salt, chili, turmeric, ginger-garlic and goda masala and stuff this masala-powder mixture into the slit baby eggplants. Keep the remaining powder aside.
3. Next, in 2 tsp of oil, add the mustard and cumin seeds. When they crackle add the asafoetida and a pinch of turmeric and saute the onions till they turn translucent and brown.
4. Now add the stuffed eggplants and saute them on each side for 3-4 minutes.
5. Now add the remaining masala from before, the jaggery and 3/4th cup warm water to the eggplants and let cook till they are completely done.
6. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rotis.
banana raita is quite new to me but love hte bhareli vangi one of my favorites. BTW you have an award to collect it :)
both the recipe look yum. the banana raita is a very nice and new one. can try out sometime.
love that kela raita, kela & rai pwd mix very well :) tuzhya sathi mazhya blogwar kahi ahey :)
Thanks Priyanka! I am glad you tried out my recipe and enjoyed it just the way we do in our family. :)
kelicha raita reminds me of guari-ganpati...tastes so good na!
Priyanka,
You have a lovely blog here!i love the banana raita, its popular in Punju cuisine too. and those bharli vangis are yummy!
Bharli Vangi and Kelyachi koshimbir both my favourite dishes! I remember when I was in school my mom would serve hot rotis smeared with lots of ghee and kelyachi koshimbir.I make that quite ofetn.Great photos priyanka.
This looks absolutely fabulous. I love koftas and I looooove eggplant. This is a wonderful combo, thanx a lot. I cannot wait to try it.
Congrats on the awards :)
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