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The mango delicacy Aamras is a popular treat from the western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. On Akshay Tritiya, almost all Maharashtrians will cook a special dish. The season of Chaitra begins at this time. The meal should commence with Aamras with puri and Kurdai …
History and Origin Name and Meaning Modak is a steamed dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery with a rice flour dough outer layer. In Marathi, these sweet dumplings are called Ukadiche Modak and Kozhukattai or Kolukattai in South India. Steamed or Ukadiche Modak is the …
Kokam Sharbat is a traditional Maharashtrian beverage. Kokam plant is found in Western Ghats of India. It’s a healthy beverage.
Matta is made from yogurt (curd) and is watery or of a thin consistency. It is a Maharashtrian beverage which is useful in digestion and can be taken before or after meals.
In the Marathi language, the word ‘Lonavala’ means caves, as many of the rockcut caves in the area are called ‘Lenya’. The first Chikki was brought to Lonavala by Shri Maganlal Agarwal over 125 years ago.
Alu vadi is also known as Patra or Pathrode, this delicious dish is made of colocasia / taro root leaves, or the leaves of the vegetable we know as Arbi. It’s a delicate preparation brimming with tang and taste, that’s actually made in various other parts of India as well, such as UP, Bihar & Gujarat.