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Maharashtrian Dal, Varan / Amti / Kalvan recipes
Last Updated : Jan 09,2024



महाराष्ट्रीयन दाल, वरण, आमटी, कालवण रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Maharashtrian Dal, Varan / Amti / Kalvan recipes in Hindi)
મહારાષ્ટ્રીયન વરણ / આમટી / કાલવણ રેસિપિ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Maharashtrian Dal, Varan / Amti / Kalvan recipes in Gujarati)

Maharashtrians Dal Recipes, Amti, Kalvan, Varan

maharashtrain dal recipes. maharashtrain amti, varan recipes. Maharashtrians love to cook their dal in tongue-tickling ways, flavoured with spices, perked up with kokum, seasoned with coconut, and so on. Mango, peanuts, cashew nuts, coconut are abundantly grown and used to flavor many varieties of Varan, Amti and Kalvan, which are generally enjoyed with steaming hot rice. 

Methiche VaranMethiche Varan

Maharashtrain Varan

Varan refers to traditional Maharashtrian lentil-based dishes. Here, cooked toovar dal is perked up with fenugreek leaves and tasty spice powders and pastes. An aromatic tempering adds to the traditional charm of the Methiche Varan, making sure that its aroma and flavour remind you of mom’s cooking!

Kokum kadhi is a tangy preparation with a soothing flavour of coconut milk that makes a well-balanced accompaniment. This delectable kadhi does not take no time in preparation. 

Katachi AmtiKatachi Amti

Maharashtrian Ambti, Maharashtrian Amti

Ambti/Amti is a Maharashtrian style dal, the literal meaning of amti is tangy dal but it is a balance of sweet and spicy flavor. Katachi Amti  is a tongue-tickling preparation of chana dal which is an all-time favourite combination with Puran Poli.

Also try the Maharashtrian amti recipe called Birda or Vaal ki Usal recipe. In Mahrashtrain villages its called by the name Birda.

Vaal ki Usal
Vaal ki Usal

Maharashtrian Kalvan

Kalvan is a Maharashtrian spicy rassawala sabzi. Green Peas Ambti is a classic Maharashtrian  kalvan preparation of coarsely crushed peas and tomatoes with onions, coconut and a traditional selection of spices. 

Green Peas AmbtiGreen Peas Ambti

Kala Chana Sabzi recipe is a spicy Maharastrain kalvan dish. The rustic mealy texture of cooked kala chana is enhanced beautifully by the spiciness of the Malvani gravy and the tang of tamarind pulp.

Kala Chana Subzi, Maharashtrian Recipe
Kala Chana Subzi, Maharashtrian Recipe

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Sprouted Vaal ki Usal
Recipe# 5709
12 May 23
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183
calories
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serving
 by Tarla Dalal
sprouted vaal ki usal recipe | iron rich Maharashtrian usal | healthy pregnancy Indian usal recipe | with 41 amazing images. sprouted vaal ki usal recipe | iron rich Mah ....
Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav
Recipe# 37212
08 Aug 23
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289
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serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
misal pav | maharashtrian misal pav | homemade misal pav | with 25 amazing photos. One of the most famous of Maharashtrian recipes, Misal is a scr ....
Kala Chana Amti, Maharashtrian Kala Chana Ambti
Recipe# 3576
27 Oct 23
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154
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
kala chana amti recipe | sprouted kala chana ambti | healthy Maharashtrian amti | with 53 amazing images. kala chana amti recipe | sprouted kala chana ambti |
Methiche Varan
Recipe# 4799
26 Apr 22
 
181
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Varan refers to traditional Maharashtrian lentil-based dishes. Here, cooked toovar dal is perked up with fenugreek leaves and tasty spice powders and pastes. An aromatic tempering adds to the traditional charm of the Methiche Varan, making sure that its aro ....
Kokum Kadhi
Recipe# 8684
09 Jan 24
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125
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
kokum kadhi recipe | Konkani style kokum kadhi | Maharashtrian kokum kadhi | kokum kadhi made with coconut milk | with 30 amazing images. Konkani style kokum kadhi
Green Peas Amti, Maharashtrian Matar Ambti
Recipe# 1486
16 Sep 21
 
148
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
green peas ambti recipe | matar amti | matar dal amti | Maharashtrian green peas ambti | with 29 amazing images. green peas ambti is a classic
Basic Toovar Dal Recipe, Toor Dal
Recipe# 42289
11 Jun 20
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143
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per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
toovar dal recipe | toor dal | Gujarati toor dal | healthy arhar dal | with 20 amazing images. toovar dal recipe easy though it is to make, is the ultimate co ....
Varan Bhaat, Maharashtrian Varan Bhaat
Recipe# 40855
27 May 23
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410
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
varan bhaat recipe | Maharashtrian varan bhaat | toovar dal varan | with images. how to make varan bhaat is an everyday fare in Maharashtrian homes. Learn how to make va ....
Malvani Vatana Usal, Kala Vatana Usal
Recipe# 38457
09 Apr 22
 
174
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Malvani vatana usal recipe | kala vatana usal | Malvani vatana gravy | with 41 amazing images. Malvani vatana usal recipe | kala vatana usal |
Kala Chana Subzi, Maharashtrian Recipe
Recipe# 42514
10 Sep 19
 
174
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Here’s a quick and easy everyday subzi with a classic Malvani touch. The rustic mealy texture of cooked kala chana is enhanced beautifully by the spiciness of the Malvani gravy and the tang of tamarind pulp. Common veggies like tomatoes and onions along with ginger and garlic add taste and volum ....
Usal , Maharashtrian Usal , Kolhapuri Misal
Recipe# 2842
16 Jun 21
 
222
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
usal recipe | Maharashtrian usal | traditional Kolhapuri misal | Puneeri misal | with 53 amazing images. usal recipe | Maharashtrian usal
Vaal Ki Usal ( Know Your Dals and Pulses )
Recipe# 32821
16 May 11
 
69
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
This is a popular, easy-fix maharashtrian dish. The combination of jaggery and kokum gives a sweet and tangy taste to this usal, which is made using vaal.
Moong Dahi Misal
Recipe# 1390
25 Apr 20
 
364
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
moong dahi misal recipe | healthy moong dahi chaat | dahi moong chaat | sprouted moong dahi chaat with 15 amazing images. Chaat ....
Katachi Amti, Alavani Amti
Recipe# 42418
20 Feb 18
 
287
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
When a spicy dish is served with a sweet one, it helps to highlight the best of both! This fact is proved by the all-time favourite Maharashtrian combo of Puran Poli with Katachi Amti. It is made frequently by them, and is a must-have on
Usli ( Kadhai and Tava Cooking Delights)
Recipe# 214
05 Jul 14
 
192
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Much-loved by the maharashtrians, the usli is a nutritious and tasty everyday preparation that is enjoyed by the kids as much as the adults, which is a great plus-point for any dish! made with mixed sprouts spiced and tempered traditionally, the usli is so simple, anybody can make it.
Hariyali Vaal ki Dal
Recipe# 39158
29 Jan 22
 
207
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
hariyali vaal ki dal recipe | healthy vegetable vaal dal | lima beans curry | hirva bhirda | with 30 amazing images. hariyali vaal ki dal recipe |
Vegetable Kalvan
Recipe# 4375
16 May 13
 
152
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
An intensely flavoured mixed vegetable subzi from the kitchens of Maharashtra, the highlight of the Vegetable Kalvan is a rich paste of tomatoes, onions, coconut, other regular flavour enhancers and spice powders. This paste together with a traditional tempering forms the mouth-watering gravy th ....
Vaal ki Usal, Maharashtrian Dalimbi Usal
Recipe# 3964
01 Feb 22
 
195
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
vaal ki usal recipe | dalimbi usal | Maharashtrian birda usal | with 44 amazing images. vaal ki usal recipe | dalimbi usal | Maharashtrian bir ....
Methiche Varan ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
Recipe# 33048
11 Jan 19
 
109
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
It is right to be concerned about shedding your pregnancy weight after delivery, but you surely do not have to worry about losing variety or flavour in the foods you have! Methiche Varan is a perfect example. An authentic Maharashtrian dal reverberating with all the flavours that the desi palate yea ....
Shingdane Chi Amti
Recipe# 35111
19 Aug 23
 
144
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
shengdanyachi amti recipe | Maharashtrian style danyachi amti | vrat peanut curry | with 21 amazing images. shengdana amti (Peanut Amti, Danyachi Amti) is a delicious curry made using peanu ....
Kairi Chi Kadhi
Recipe# 40248
16 Jul 15
 
126
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Come summer, you will feel like making this Kairi chi Kadhi at least once a week because it is so tasty and in sync with the season! A tongue-tickling paste of coconut and raw mango forms the base for this kadhi, which is perked up with an aromatic, traditional tempering. Since raw mango is very sou ....
Danyachi Usal, Maharashtrian Peanut Curry
Recipe# 1740
18 Apr 22
 
159
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
danyachi usal recipe | Maharashtrian peanut curry | healthy danyachi usal | Maharashtrian upvas recipe | with 28 amazing images. danyachi usal recipe |
Sprouts Misal, Protein Rich Recipes
Recipe# 33239
07 Feb 19
 
157
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Bring the spirit of Maharashtra into your homes with this protein-laden Sprouts Misal. While many think that milk and milk products are the most important source of proteins, they are unaware of the power of sprouts, which give you a superb, more easily digestible protein boost. And this is un ....
Cashew Curry
Recipe# 38458
21 Oct 12
 
297
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
It may sound odd and rather lavish to use cashews as a main ingredient in gravies, but because of the abundance of cashews in the region, cashew curry is a popular and common recipe in each malvani household! Also do try other curries using cashew like
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