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Tongue Tickling Tastes of Misal Pav
Misal Pav is a very delicious Maharashtrian snack popular in Pune and Kolhapur region of Maharashtra. However, it is available in other regions as well but the special ones are available in Pune and Kolhapur only. Misal is the gravy made using sprouts of different types like moth, peas, chickpeas spiced with some red chilli powder and other spices. The dish is then topped with farsan i.e. Namkeen , chopped tomato, onion and coriander leaves. Read more »
Maharashtra - The Land of Marathas and Peshwas
Maharashtra, the literal meaning is "Great Nation", is a Western state of the Indian Peninsula. It is third largest state by area and second most populous after Uttar Pradesh. It is surrounded by six other states of India, namely Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Goa. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west. Read more »
Alibag: Coastal Retreats
Alibag or Alibaug is a coastal town and a municipal council located in the Raigad district very close to Mumbai. Although this coastal town is renowned for its beaches, forts, and offers a place for tranquil retreats, it is also of great historical importance. The etymology of the name Alibag can be traced back to a wealthy individual named Ali who had immense coconut and Mango gardens. Hence the name Alibag which literally translates to ?Gardens of Ali?. Numerous tourists from nearby cities such as Mumbai and Pune visit the place to enjoy the tourism delights that it has to offer; however ... Read more »
Pune - The Cultural Capital of Maharashtra
Pune is the second largest city in the state of Maharashtra and the eighth largest city in the Indian sub-continent. The city is popularly referred to as the ?Oxford of East? as it is a very famous educational centre in India. In ancient times Pune was an agricultural town ruled by Peshwas and Marathas. Today Pune is the blooming educational centre, IT hub and home to well-established Manufacturing, Glass, Sugar and Metal Forging industries since 1950-60s. ? Another thing for which Pune is famous for is the OSHO Ashram. OSHO earlier known as Bhagvan Rajneesh is the spiritual teacher... Read more »
Misal Pav - Tangy to Taste and Good to Look
Misal Pav (Spicy curry with bread) is a traditional Indian dish sold in the streets of Mumbai, Pune and parts of Maharastra, India. Misal is a feast to your taste buds. Its fiery taste sweeps you off. Misal-Pav is a great one meal food. It is a dish that you taste for once and get hooked forever. It consists of spicy curry usually made of pulses, spicy gravy, Poha, spoonful of dahi (curd) and garnish of onions, tomatoes, cilantro, farsan, chivada etc. These things are arranged in multiple tier fashion and served. Pav/bread is also served along with misal. If your tastebuds are on fire bitin... Read more »
Ganesh Utsav 2008 - Famous Maharashtrian Festival
"Ganpati Bappa Moriya, Pudchya Varshi Lavkar Yaa". The Ganesh festival is here again. The most famous festival of Maharashtra will be celebrated with lot of excitement and joy. The mandaps(stage) being erected, the Ganesh statues being made, each mandal(association) creating their best mandap, competing with the other mandals. Its a great time of celebration and excitement is in the air! Also read The 10 Most Popular Maharashtrian Dishes Read more »
The 10 Most Popular Maharashtrian Dishes
The mid-western state of Maharashtra in India is home to popular cities like Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune. This state has a beautifully merged touch of coastal and central plateau tastes, since it stretches from the rocky rain drenched western ghats to the north central parts of the deccan plateau. Maharashtrian (or Marathi) cuisine is cuisine of, those from the state of Maharashtra. Where food is concerned the range and variety are plenty and tongue tickling. Here you will find strong aromas of spices (like black Maharashtrian masala)as well as garlic and ginger in abundance. Maharashtrian cu... Read more »
Indian Cuisine - The Vegetarian Recipes from India
Humans have been eating meat since their existence. It all started when early man didn?t have anything else to eat. However, with time an...
Koregaon Park, Pune - A Foodie's Paradise
Definition of a foodie is a class of aficionado of food and drinks. A foodie is a person who is always ready to try out new dishes, flavo...
What attracts tourists to Goa?
Goa is place with a perfect mix of traditional and modern aspects of life. You have plush beaches and at the same time we have natural la...
The Best of Mumbai's Mid-priced Restaurants
Mumbai is a melting pot of a very diverse range of cuisines, both regional and international, catering to a very diverse population of pe...
The Painted Floors of India
Rangoli is one of the most colorful, pleasant and beautiful art forms of India. It is the art of making designs and patterns on the floor...
Top Rated Beaches of Goa
There are various interesting places to visit in India but the most favorite are the beaches of India. Goa can be referred to as the Beac...
Hillman's Wonders of India
Wonders of India listed in Howard Hillman's "See the World's top 100 wonders before you die" are at no. 3 - Taj Mahal, at no. 51 - Kashmi...
Sport Bikes in India by Yamaha
Gone are the days when sports bikes were imported in India by paying heavy import duties. Today motorbike giant Yamaha is manufacturing t...
Gujiya / Karanji - A Popular Indian Sweet Dish
Karanji / Gujiya is a famous sweet dish in India. In northern states of India it is popular as Gujiya whereas in Maharashtra and Karnatak...
Indian Nose Rings : Adorning Nose with beautifu...
Nose piercing is an ancient art of body piercing usually associated with India and its neighboring countries. This body modification art ...
My Favorite Cities of Rajasthan
The largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area is Rajasthan. The major land comprises of the Great Indian Desert, the Thar D...
Different types of Lassi-Recipes and Videos
Lassi is a traditional Indian beverage, originally from Punjab, made by blending yogurt with water, salt, and spices until frothy. Tradit...
The Festival of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when Lord Ganesha was born.? Lord Ganesha is son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. It is believed that on this auspi...
Fabindia - The Success Story
In 1958, well before American companies were sourcing from India, John Bissell left his position as a buyer for Macy’s New York to...
