‘BaTaTa'( buh’Ta’Tah) in Marathi means potato, that humble vegetable that none of us can really ever have enough of. ‘BaTaTyacha’ literally means ‘of potato‘, ‘Rassa’ means gravy or curry, so BaTaTyacha Rassa means potato gravy. This dish is ubiquitous in all Marathi homes and perhaps the go-to dish when either you are out of vegetables,…
Jeera Alu Shimla Mirch (Cumin flavored potatoes and peppers) – quick and easy all-time favourite
Lofty mountains, picturesque valleys, swirling mists, chilly breezes, and tummies grumbling for food – this is how I remember one nostalgic afternoon in Kodaikanal, one of the popular hill stations in Southern India. The resort had a restaurant perched on a hilltop with glass all around where you could see the valley view all around…
Rava Besan Ladu and Diwali Greetings
Diwali is here again, once again reminding us that the year’s almost over. Diwali brings with it several twinkling lights, great food, happy times, vacation for the kids, and alas, lots of smoke and pollution due to crackers. I have never really caught on to what fascination people find in things that make a loud…