Maharashtra Day: Chefs share authentic Maharashtrian recipes

Sweet rushThe Pathare Prabhus had settled in Mumbai and the surrounding regions around the 13th century and gained prosperity during the development of Bombay by the British in the 18th century We are a very small community but highly qualified and multitalented Mathlele ladoos are one of our authentic sweets I customise these ladoos in the shape of apples peacocks and burgers Similar to besan ladoos these can be made in just two minutesKalpana Talpade home chef Kalpanarsquos KitchenMathlele ladoosIngredientsgtgt 1 cup roasted chana dalgtgt 12 cup sugar gtgt 12 cup pure ghee gtgt 9 nos badam gtgt 9 nos pista gtgt 6 nos cardamomMethodPowder the roasted chana dal in a mixer I microwave the dal for one minute to get fine powder Powder the sugar and cardamoms In a glass bowl beat the pure ghee till it is fluffy and changes colour Add cardamom powder powdered sugar and chana dal powder and mix well Get the dough together and form ladoos You should get seven to eight ladoos You can garnish the ladoos with badam pista or powder it and add to the mixLabour of loveKala mutton curry originates from the northwestern regions of Maharashtra like Jalgaon Malegaon and Nashik This dish is a part of Khandeshi cuisine which is also known to be one of the hottest cuisines of Maharashtra I learned this recipe from my maasi who lives in Nashik I would always visit her during school vacations and enjoy eating her kala mutton The main element of this dish is the kala masala I would watch her closely and help her in the kitchen She would serve it with piping hot bhakris and mattha Maharashtrian spiced buttermilkChef Vinit Gidwanirestauranteur and restaurant consultant chefvinitgidwaniKala mutton curryKala mutton curry by chef Vinit GidwaniIngredientsgtgt 1 kg muttongtgt 15 cloves garlicgtgt 3 inch ginger choppedgtgt 13 coriander leaves with stem gtgt 12 tsp turmeric powder gtgt 13 cup curd gtgt 23 tsp saltgtgt 3 tbsp mustard oil gtgt 5 nos onion slit gtgt 12 portion dry coconutgtgt 7 nos green chilligtgt 1 tbsp red chilli powdergtgt 500 ml hot water gtgt 2 tbsp coriander seedsgtgt 2 nos bay leaf gtgt 8 nos black peppercorn gtgt 4 dry red chilligtgt 4 nos clovegtgt 1 star anisegtgt 1 black cardamom gtgt 1 inch cinnamongtgt 1 macegtgt 1 tbsp clarified butter gheegtgt Salt to tasteMethodMake a marinade for mutton Put garlic ginger coriander leaves with stem and water in a mixer grinder and make a paste Put mutton in a bowl add the green paste we made along with turmeric powder salt and yogurt mix and set aside to marinate for 60 minutes Next make charred masala kala masala For this put this whole onion dry coconut and green on a grill and char each from all sides on direct flame One by one put the whole dry coconut on a grill and char from all sides on direct flame Roughly chopped charred onion dry coconut 7 green chilli and put in a mixer grinder and make a paste Take oil in a pan and put marinated mutton on hot oil Add charred masala paste in the pan Mix well and add hot water Cover and cook on medium to low heat until mutton is cooked properly For tempering take coriander seed bay leaf black pepper corn dry red chilli clove star anise black cardamom cinnamon and mace in a hot pan toast on low heat until aromatic Then put in a mixer grinder and make a powder Add toasted masala powder and clarified butter ghee in mutton mix well Serve hot with rice or roti or bhakrisSimple and deliciousDuring our summer holidays the family sometimes used to get together in Kolhapur And if you are in Kolhapur you cannot leave without the taste of local mutton So mom used to get kilos of the meat slow cook the mutton let it get a little chewy fry it and mix in this spicy dry coconut mix We just needed to have this mutton lonche with hot chapati and bhakri It is a simple dish to prepare where we used to let the Kolhapuri mutton and tikhat masala shineReshma Mane founder homechef Every AromaMutton loncheIngredients serves 2gtgt 300 gms mutton pieces with bones gtgt 2 tbsp ginger garlic pastegtgt 1 tbsp Kolhapuri tikhat masalagtgt 12tsp turmeric powder gtgt 12tsp coriander cumin powder gtgt 14 cup chopped coriander gtgt 14 cup white sesame seeds gtgt 12 cup dry coconut powder gtgt 1 onion chopped optional gtgt Salt and oilMethodBoil the mutton with sufficient water and a little ginger garlic paste 12 tsp till well done In a kadai heat oil 4 tbsp Once hot add only the mutton pieces no water and brown them a little Remove and keep aside when done Continue cooking in the same kadai Add a little oil again When hot add the chopped onions and dry coconut powder On low flame brown both together Enough to roast we donrsquot want burnt taste Add the tikat masala rest of the ginger garlic paste turmeric powder and coriander cumin powder On low heat fry all the masala mix together Then add the mutton pieces and toss Use a little of the mutton stock to wet the masala just a little enough to coat the mutton well Add the sesame seeds coriander and season with salt Toss well and serve with hot chapatibhakri with a side of sliced onionAmcha MaharashtrachaHead to these places for your fave picks from the stateVegetarian delightA favourite haunt among vegetarians the restaurant is best known for its spicy misal pav R120and kothimbir vadi R105 Pair it up with their above Piyush R60 for a wholesome mealAt Vinay Health Home CP TankGirgaon Call 7045660110Swaad yaha haiThis traditional restaurant is famous for its Chaitra thali R483 Do not miss their seasonal special kairi panhe R86At Aaswad Gadkari Chowk DadarCall 24458176Sabudana fans ahoyThis restaurant is best known for its chutney that comes along with their sabudana vada R80 They also have an exhaustive menu for Maharashtrian snacks and sweetsAt Prakash Dugdha Mandir GirgaonCall 7045660110All out on curriesExplore the flavours of Maharashtrian curries Their above mutton Kolhapuri thali R390 crab curry R510 remain bestsellers among the regulars of the eateryAt Maharashtra Lunch Home Naupada Thane West Call 9326691866Misal magicThis restaurant has a huge variety in misal pav Those who prefer the spicier option can try the Kolhapuri misal R110 If yoursquod rather go for a medium misal version order theirPuneri misal R120At I Love Misal Parel Dadar GirgaonCall 7738696846The healthy wayIndulge in their healthy thalipeeth Rs 40 thatrsquos a huge draw at this eateryAt Tambersquos Pallinath ShantivanBorivali East Call 28961995Enter the KoliwadaThis restaurant specialises in Koli food While their mutton masala R430 is a musttry do not miss the right seasonal special mango mastani Rs 330At Mi Hi Koli outletsAt Panchpakhadi Ghodbunder Road and Mulund WestCall 9769635644