Everyone knows that the Kapoor sisters – Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan – are foodies. The sisters are quite undeterred about their love for delicious dishes. Their social media posts are filled with their passion. And guess? They just enjoyed a hearty meal. Karisma shared an Instagram post about her “Maharashtrian eating day”. She had a great time enjoying a variety of mouth-watering authentic dishes in the company of her close sister and celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. The first thing we see is a photo of all three posing for the shot. However, the carousel also shows a frame with the subject of the Maharashtrian thali soul. It has zunka, bhakar, ambadi bhaji, kothimbir vadi, sol kadi and bhoplyache bharit. The third slide includes a video in which Rujuta can be seen serving dishes on thali. For the caption, Karisma wrote, “Maharashtrian meal day,” with a bunch of emojis. She also mentioned the names of the delicacies and used the hashtag “Yum yum.”
For those unfamiliar, zunka bhakar is a combination of traditional curry and chapati. Ambadi bhaji is a curry made with ambadi leaves and kothimbir wadi is a crunchy snack. Sol kadi is like a digestive drink often served with Maharashtrian meals and bhoplyache bharit is made with pumpkin.
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If Karisma Kapoor’s post inspires you to try your hand at a true Maharashtrian meal, here are some recipes you can prepare at home. We have also included some of the dishes mentioned in Karisma’s post.
Zunka Bhakri:
This makes up a traditional Maharashtrian meal. It basically consists of a chickpea flour preparation cooked with masalas and other simple ingredients. It’s spicy, flavorful and very satisfying in taste. The dish enjoyed with jowar or bajra flatbread is called bhakri. Click here for the recipe.
Kothimbir Vadi:
This is a popular snack often enjoyed with tea or coffee. It is mainly made with fresh coriander leaves, cilantro, rice flour and other spices that are easy to find at home. All it takes is ten minutes to get ready. Click here for the recipe.
Sol Kadi:
This drink is popular in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is often associated with spicy meals. Sol kadi is said to benefit your digestive system. Its main ingredients are kokam and coconut. Click here for the recipe.
Aamti:
Every Maharashtrian people swear by this delicious dish. This dish is made with golden dal gram brewed with chili, garam masala, curry leaves and mustard seeds. Serve with steamed rice and some toop topping and you won’t forget the amazing combo. Click here for the recipe.
Varan Bhaat:
Toor dal prepared in a certain way is called iguana in Marathi. And bhaat means rice. So, every heart-warming Maharashtrian meal usually has these two dishes. Just remember that while making the iguana, use a bit of grated coconut for a nice bit of flavor. Click here for the recipe.
Try all these dishes at home and don’t forget to share your experience.
