Marathi

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Terms in Marathi 301-309 of 309

वांगे(vangi)

[Marathi]

Aubergine (US: eggplant)

varan

[Marathi]

A simple dhal dish

vatana

[Marathi]

Green peas, split or whole, not often available fresh.

velachi

[Marathi]

Cardamom. More like to be green cardamom.

velchi

[Marathi]

Green cardamom.

veldode

[Marathi]

Black or brown cardamom. An inferior version used only in savoury dishes.

veldola

[Marathi]

Cardamom. More like to be green cardamom.

welchi

[Marathi]

Green cardamom.

zunka

[Marathi]

Zunka is considered the quintessential Marathi dish; not without reason since it is prepared in almost all homes across the state. Zunka and bhakri (jowar bread) is a common, daily meal in rural Maharashtra. While urban households may replace bhakri with chapati (roti), zunka still remains a favourite. Spices and green chillies are fried and then greens of some sort added and steamd. Next roasted besan (chickpea flour) and water are added bit by bit, stirring all the time. It results in a pancake-like dish similar to a pithale.