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Spicy Mango Jam with Fenugreek Seeds (Methamba)

Methamba is a spicy mango jam made in summer season across Maharashtra and Western India. Summer is the most awaited season in most of India, because heralds the everloved, sweet, smooth, rich and vibrant mango.

Sweets and desserts made with mango are very popular. But today I’m sharing a recipe which is true to my roots, and dear to everyone from Konkan which is coastal Maharashtra, called Methamba (Methi- fenugreek, Amba – mango). It uses the unripe sour green mango, or “kairi”. The unripe green mango fruit has quite a bite, is very sharply sour, with white or pale yellow flesh and green skin before it ripens into a sweet yellow/orange soft fruit which we know better.

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Masala Milk mix-ins

Masala milk is such a dear dear drink for me, comforting, nourishing and versatile.
Once the base is ready, the dry mix can be stored for 2 months in the fridge. Take a look at the recipe here on my blog HERE

Using this basic recipe let’s create a few variations –

① Add One tsp powder milk (whole) to the One tbsp masala mix per cup of milk quick for a quick thick consistency This, is a quicker method to any of the variations.


② Add 1 tsp dried edible rose petals, few peppercorns and 1sp dried melon seeds to a pestle /grinder. Add khadi sakhar or granulated Sugar. Coarsely grind to a grainy texture. Mix with one t sp base per cup milk. Bring to a boil. Serve hot or chilled.

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Kacchya Phansachi Bhaaji (Young Jackfruit Subzi) Maharashtrian Recipe – No onion, no garlic!

Kacchya Phansachi Bhaaji
Kacchya Phansachi Bhaaji

Kacchya Phansachi Bhaaji (Unripe/ Tender/ Young Jackfruit Subzi)

Kacchya Phansachi Bhaaji is a family recipe that I am sharing with you here. It has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother and to me. Most other recipes call for complex masala preparations, onion, garlic, etc. But this one is truly the simplest recipe for kaccha phanas bhaaji/ subzi. It requires no standing time before the stove, perfect for summers, uses minimal ingredients which are all staples in every Indian pantry and spice boxes.

The freshness and simplicity of flavours are key in making this one of my favourites. It is almost deceptive how a combination of such basic ingredients brings about the wide range of flavours and textures in each bite. The earthy, full yet tender texture of the jackfruit, crunchy rich cashews and fresh coconut, sharp red chilli, earthy cumin and mustard seeds, a kick from the lime juice, freshness from coriander leaves, umami undertone of hing or asafoetida to round off. You can decipher each flavour, yet not know exactly what it was!
Maharashtrian Konkan Speciality

Kaccha (unripe or young ) phanas (jackfruit or kathal in hindi) is a coastal speciality in Maharashtra and Southern India.

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Masala Doodh (Spiced Milk) Recipe

Masala Doodh

(Masala- spice; doodh- milk)

This recipe is an indulgence for your senses! Beautiful glowing golden in colour, fragrant spices, sweetness and heart-warming in every sip.

In India it is a part of Kojagiri Purnima celebrations. But, it is perfect for any autumn/winter night to warm and cozy up before bed. It is also very nutritious – rich in minerals, vitamins and healthy fat that help boost immunity and internal well being.

This recipe can be fully customised as per your taste and preferences. The dry ingredients except sugar can be prepared and stored for upto 2 months.

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