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Maharashtrians Dal Recipes | Amti recipes | Kalvan, Varan recipes |

Maharashtrain dal recipes. Maharashtrain amti, varan recipes. Maharashtrians love to cook their dal in tongue-tickling ways, flavoured with spices, perked up with kokum, seasoned with coconut, and so on. Mango, peanuts, cashew nuts, coconut are abundantly grown and used to flavor many varieties of Varan, Amti and Kalvan, which are generally enjoyed with steaming hot rice. 

महाराष्ट्रीयन दाल, वरण, आमटी, कालवण रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Maharashtrian Dal, Varan / Amti / Kalvan recipes in Hindi)
મહારાષ્ટ્રીયન વરણ / આમટી / કાલવણ રેસિપિ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Maharashtrian Dal, Varan / Amti / Kalvan recipes in Gujarati)

Maharashtrain Varan

Varan refers to traditional Maharashtrian lentil-based dishes. Here, cooked toovar dal is perked up with fenugreek leaves and tasty spice powders and pastes. An aromatic tempering adds to the traditional charm of the Methiche Varan, making sure that its aroma and flavour remind you of mom’s cooking!

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varan bhaat recipe | Maharashtrian varan bhaat | toovar dal varan | Varan Bhaat is a famous Maharashtrian dish of steaming hot rice topped with ghee and lentil curry. The toovar dal is prepared in a simple and homely manner that will appeal to everybody.

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Kokum Kadhi an exciting flavour this Kokum Kadhi has. Indeed, the best of homely flavours, tanginess, is the highlight of this recipe. Kokum kadhi is quick to make because the kokum only needs to soak in hot water for 15 minutes.

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Maharashtrian Ambti, Maharashtrian Amti

Ambti/Amti is a Maharashtrian style dal, the literal meaning of amti is tangy dal but it is a balance of sweet and spicy flavor. Katachi Amti  is a tongue-tickling preparation of chana dal which is an all-time favourite combination with Puran Poli.

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Also try the Maharashtrian amti recipe called Birda or Vaal ki Usal recipe. In Mahrashtrain villages its called by the name Birda.

Vaal ki Usal
Vaal ki Usal

kala chana amti recipe | sprouted kala chana ambti | healthy Maharashtrian amti | Like sambhar is to Tamil Nadu, amti is to Maharashtra. Amti is a flavourful dal preparation that is frequently prepared in Maharashtrian households. It is a versatile dish with many variants, and this particular one is a sprouted kala chana ambti.

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hariyali vaal ki dal recipe | healthy vegetable vaal dal | lima beans curry | hirva bhirda | Sprouting increases the nutrient content of vaal further making the healthy vegetable vaal dal a valuable addition to your diet. The immense protein this dal lends is perfect to nourish the cells of the body.

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Maharashtrian Kalvan

Kalvan is a Maharashtrian spicy rassawala sabzi. Green Peas Ambti is a classic Maharashtrian  kalvan preparation of coarsely crushed peas and tomatoes with onions, coconut and a traditional selection of spices. 

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Kala Chana Sabzi recipe is a spicy Maharastrain kalvan dish. The rustic mealy texture of cooked kala chana is enhanced beautifully by the spiciness of the Malvani gravy and the tang of tamarind pulp.

Kala Chana Subzi, Maharashtrian Recipe
Kala Chana Subzi, Maharashtrian Recipe

Malvani vatana usal recipe | kala vatana usal | Malvani vatana gravy |  The Malvani region is a coastal region, which spans the Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra. It is famous for its cuisine, shaped by the Konkan communities of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. The Malvani vatana usal is a classic dish from Malvani cuisine, where kala vatana is cooked with veggies like onions and tomatoes and flavoured with Malvani gravy.

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Kolhapuri dal

akkha masoor dal recipe | kolhapuri style akkha masoor | akkha masur sabzi | akkha masoor, also known as kolhapuri style akkha masoor, is a spicy and flavorful lentil dish originating from the Kolhapur region of Maharashtra, India. The city of Kolhapur is famous for many locally made dishes and this akkha masoor is one such recipe. Akkha meaning ‘whole’ or ‘entire’ in Marathi, here refers to the whole brown lentils (called Masoorin Marathi)

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Happy Cooking!

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Sprouted Vaal ki Usal recipe
sprouted vaal ki usal recipe | iron rich Maharashtrian usal | healthy pregnancy Indian usal recipe | with 41 amazing images. sprouted vaal ki usal recipe | iron rich Mah ....
Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav recipe
misal pav | maharashtrian misal pav | homemade misal pav | with 25 amazing photos. One of the most famous of Maharashtrian recipes, Misal is a scr ....
Kala Chana Amti, Maharashtrian Kala Chana Ambti recipe
kala chana amti recipe | sprouted kala chana ambti | healthy Maharashtrian amti | with 53 amazing images. kala chana amti recipe | sprouted kala chana ambti |
Methiche Varan recipe
Varan refers to traditional Maharashtrian lentil-based dishes. Here, cooked toovar dal is perked up with fenugreek leaves and tasty spice powders and pastes. An aromatic tempering adds to the traditional charm of the Methiche Varan, making sure that its aro ....
Kokum Kadhi recipe
kokum kadhi recipe | Konkani style kokum kadhi | Maharashtrian kokum kadhi | kokum kadhi made with coconut milk | with 30 amazing images. Konkani style kokum kadhi
Green Peas Amti, Maharashtrian Matar Ambti recipe
green peas ambti recipe | matar amti | matar dal amti | Maharashtrian green peas ambti | with 29 amazing images. green peas ambti is a classic
Basic Toovar Dal Recipe, Toor Dal recipe
toovar dal recipe | toor dal | Gujarati toor dal | healthy arhar dal | with 20 amazing images. toovar dal recipe easy though it is to make, is the ultimate co ....
Varan Bhaat, Maharashtrian Varan Bhaat recipe
varan bhaat recipe | Maharashtrian varan bhaat | toovar dal varan | with images. how to make varan bhaat is an everyday fare in Maharashtrian homes. Learn how to make va ....
Whole Masoor Dal, Sabut Masoor Dal, How To Make Whole Masoor Dal recipe
akkha masoor dal recipe | kolhapuri style akkha masoor | akkha masur sabzi | with 49 amazing images. kolhapuri style akkha masoor is a delicious rich dal made from whole red gram cooked in ....
Malvani Vatana Usal, Kala Vatana Usal recipe
Malvani vatana usal recipe | kala vatana usal | Malvani vatana gravy | with 41 amazing images. Malvani vatana usal recipe | kala vatana usal |
Kala Chana Subzi, Maharashtrian Recipe recipe
Here’s a quick and easy everyday subzi with a classic Malvani touch. The rustic mealy texture of cooked kala chana is enhanced beautifully by the spiciness of the Malvani gravy and the tang of tamarind pulp. Common veggies like tomatoes and onions along with ginger and garlic add taste and volum ....
Usal , Maharashtrian Usal , Kolhapuri Misal recipe
usal recipe | Maharashtrian usal | traditional Kolhapuri misal | Puneeri misal | with 53 amazing images. usal recipe | Maharashtrian usal
Vaal Ki Usal  ( Know Your Dals and Pulses ) recipe
This is a popular, easy-fix maharashtrian dish. The combination of jaggery and kokum gives a sweet and tangy taste to this usal, which is made using vaal.
Moong Dahi Misal recipe
moong dahi misal recipe | healthy moong dahi chaat | dahi moong chaat | sprouted moong dahi chaat with 15 amazing images. Chaat ....
Katachi Amti, Alavani Amti recipe
When a spicy dish is served with a sweet one, it helps to highlight the best of both! This fact is proved by the all-time favourite Maharashtrian combo of Puran Poli with Katachi Amti. It is made frequently by them, and is a must-have on
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