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Feast of the "original" Mumbaikars
Updated On: 31 December, 2019 07:02 AM IST | Mumbai | Karishma Kuenzang
A Borivali home chef is whipping up a Pathare Prabhu meal to give one dozen foodies a taste of the authentic Maharashtrian cuisine
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Borivali resident Kalpana Talpade grew up eating an array of simply spiced stews, made using her familial special garam masala, all at home. For the cuisine, which belongs to one of the earliest communities to make Bombay their home in the 13th century, wasn't served at restaurants, something that Talpade says hasn't changed much over the years. And so, at 66 years, she has a YouTube channel where she gives the recipes of authentic dishes from her clan as well as opens up her home to a dozen foodies who want to try out the cuisine.
Speaking to mid-day before her upcoming lunch, she says, "These are authentic recipes by the original Mumbaikars, and aren't as popular at eateries. And so, I've been doing such pop-ups for the last four years. The most crucial aspect of the meal? Picking out each ingredient on my own because the preparations are only mildly spiced. I use chilli and turmeric powder, and sometimes the garam masala which is also made at home from scratch. This highlights the flavours of the raw ingredients."
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