Also known as ‘Patra’ or ‘Pathrode’, a delicious preparation of Colocasia leaves smeared with spiced sweet and tangy gram flour paste. It can be eaten after steaming or can be fried after steaming Preparation time: 45 mins Ingredients: 2 bunches of Colocasia leaves with 5 leaves each Gram flour 1 tsp white sesame seeds 1 […]
Batata Vada
Preparation Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 kg potatoes 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp asafoetida 6 cloves garlic (crushed) curry leaves 5 green chillies (finely chopped) 1/2 inch ginger (cut finely) sprigs of coriander leaves Gram flour salt to taste 1 tsp ajwain (optional) oil for frying KHAJOOR TAMARIND CHUTNEY: 5 […]
Mackerel (Bangda Fish) wrapped in Haldi leaf and pan-fried in Coconut oil
Preparation time: 25 mins Ingredients: 2 nos Bangda (Mackerel) 4 tsps Chilly powder 1/2 tsp Haldi powder 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste (optional) Coconut oil (as required) Salt (as required) Method: Wash and clean the Bangde (Mackerel), drain off the water and keep aside Make a paste of chilly powder, haldi powder and ginger garlic […]
Methi Paneer
Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make lip-smacking Methi Paneer Receipe! Preparation time: 25 mins Ingredients: 1/4 kg Paneer 4/5 Baby tomatoes (optional) 1 Medium onion finely chopped 3 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped 1 green chilly 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp haldi powder 1/2 tsp chilly powder 1 tsp Kasuri Methi 1/2 tsp Kitchen […]
Nirphansa Bhajji
Breadfruit Fritters The dish ‘Nirphansa Bhajji’ is made from a different type of jackfruit which is known as Breadfruit and is found mostly in the coastal areas. In Mumbai, it is available in Central Matunga. It is a seasonal fruit. This dish is a delicacy of the GSB community. We Karwaries call it ‘Nirphanas’ Preparation […]
Alambi Randai (GSB Special)
Wild Mushroom Curry ‘Randai’ is a term used for Vegetable Gravy in GSB. These mushrooms are seasonal and are found somewhere close to the month of Shravan in some particular areas of Mumbai like Borivali, Palghar, etc. Since these mushrooms are found rarely and are extremely expensive, ‘Alambi Randai’ is a delicacy for the GSBs. […]
Paneer Chatpata
A Jhatpat-Fatafat Paneer chatpata Receipe that is loved by all! A tasty and tangy starter! Preparation time: 20 – 25 mins Ingredients: 250 gms Paneer 2/3 Garlic cloves 1 tsp Red Chilly powder 1/4 tsp Haldi powder 2 tsp Oil Salt to taste Coriander (finely chopped) Chaat masala Method: Cut the Paneer into medium-sized cubes […]
Jumping Potatoes
Jumping Potatoes is one ‘hot n spicy’ preparation that doesn’t fail to tantalise the taste buds! Preparation time: 30 – 35 mins Ingredients: 250 gms Small baby potatoes (in case unavailable, use regular potatoes, cut into medium pieces) 1 – 1 1/2 tsp chilly powder 1/4 tsp haldi powder 1/2 tsp Chaat masala Oil for […]