RCI Maharashtra Round-Up: Part II

Welcome to Part II of the round-up of Regional Cuisines of India: Maharashtrian Cuisine event! Today, Part II moves on to the main meal, with its myriad components all represented in these beautiful entries. We start off by looking at some artistically arranged full meals, then enjoy each of the elements separately. Here, you will find recipes for fragrant spice mixtures, tasty condiments, and the full spectrum of vegetable dishes, ranging from salads to stir-fries to curries. We wind up with some sips of cool beverages.

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These entries depict complete meals, served the way most Indians meals are, with all the "courses" tastefully arranged in one plate.

Kid-Friendly Maharashtrian Meal: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Mid-Day Meal: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Maharashtrian Feast: Sharmi of Neivedyam


Here are two recipes for an iconic Maharashtrian spice mix.

Goda Masala: Asha of Foodie's Hope


Goda Masala: Anita of A Mad Tea Party


Delicious bites of these condiments add flavor and pizzazz to the Maharashtrian meal. Some of these can be made and stored, and savored over days or weeks. Others are freshly prepared.

Chutney Pood: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Shengdana Chutney: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Peanut Sesame Chutney: evolvingtastes of Evolving Tastes


Lasnichi Chutney: Archana of Tried and Tested Recipes


Metkut: Swapna of Swad


Metkoot: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Kairichi Chutney: Priyanka of Lajawaab


Bottle Gourd Peel Chutney: Anita of A Mad Tea Party


Ridge Gourd Peel Chutney: Sangeeta of Food Glorious Food


Tomato Pickle: Punekar Abroad


Methamba: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Kutachi Mirchi: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Maharashtrian salads are very simple, yet add a crunch and a bite that is so refreshing.

Koshimbir: Dee of Ammalu's Kitchen


Gajarachi Koshimbir: Bharathy of Spicy Chilly


Kakadichi Koshimbir: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Kakdichi Koshimbir: Archana of Tried and Tested Recipes


Kamang Kakdi: G V Barve of Add Flavor

Kelicha Koshimbir: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Here is a massive selection of cooked vegetable dishes, ranging from simple everyday preparations to complex festive ones.

Batata Bhaji: Archana of Tried and Tested Recipes


Kathri Bhaaji: G V Barve of Add Flavor

Batatyachi Bhaaji: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Batatecha Bhaji: G V Barve of Add Flavor

Paratlele Batate: Nupur of One Hot Stove


Tomatochi Bhaaji: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Gavaarchi Bhaaji: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Flower chi Bhaji: Vani of Mysoorean


Gobichi Bhaaji: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Tondlichi Bhaji: Priyanka of Lajawaab


Tondlichi Bhaji with Goda Masala: Jai and Bee of Jugalbandi


Ratalyacha Kees: Tee of Bhaatukli


Ratalyacha Kees: Manasi of A Cook At Heart


Corn Kees: live2cook of Live To Cook


Chitkya ani Kalya Vatanyachi Bhaji: Manisha of Indian Food Rocks


Vangi ani Val: Linda of Out of the Garden


Vanga Batata Bhaji: Adhi Potoba, Mug Vithoba


Vangyacha Bharit: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Grilled Eggplant with Fenugreek: Sangeeta of Food Glorious Food


Vangyacha Bharit: G V Barve of Add Flavor


Stuffed Okra: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Stuffed Ridge Gourd: Sangeeta of Food Glorious Food


Simla Mirchi chi Peeth Perun Bhaaji: Lakshmi of Veggie Cuisine


Bhopli Mirchi chi Peeth Perun Bhaaji: Roopa of My Chow-Chow Bhath


Tomatoche Saar: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Batatyacha Rassa: Srivalli of Cooking For All Seasons


Batata Rassa: Aarti of Aarti's Corner


Flower Batata Rassa: Pavani of Cook's Hideout


Vangya chi Rassa Bhaji: Manasi of A Cook At Heart


Vegetable Kolhapuri: Dee of Ammalu's Kitchen


Varadhi Gravy: Archana of Tried and Tested Recipes


Two thirst-quenchers: one salty and savory, the other sweet and tangy. Both are cold and refreshing in the blazing heat of summer!

Mattha: Tee of Bhaatukli


Mattha: Aarti of Arti's Corner


Kairee Panha: Kajal of Kajal Dreams


Kairi Panha: Manasi of A Cook At Heart


I'll be back on Sunday with Part III, the final part of the round-up which will look at all the other components of the jevan. See you then!