Mango Shrikhand Tarts

Mango Shrikhand tarts are not new on this blog…in fact this little dessert was one of the first things I wrote about when we started the blog! When I was young, my grandmother would make shrikhand at home, as back then it wasn’t available in stores as it is now. She usually made the basic […]

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Dahi to Doi: a journey in yoghurt

Although there is little in common between Marathi and Bengali food in terms of flavour, there are some ingredients that are commonly used. Yoghurt is one such ingredient, used in both savoury as well as sweet preparations. It is called dahi in Marathi and doi in Bengali. As I started to think of what else I […]

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Mattha – spiced buttermilk

This seemingly innocuous looking glass contains one of the most refreshing and tasty drinks you can find. Mattha is a spiced buttermilk drink made of yoghurt, water, ginger, fresh coriander and salt. It’s a great way to refresh yourself on a hot day or to soothe your stomach after a spicy meal. Mattha is similar to Chaas, […]

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