Menu for a Party

As mentioned in my earlier post about my homecoming, the following items will be prepared for the party.

This is a typical vegetarian fare that is served during any Maharashtrian get-together.

Limbu - Lemon rinds meant to be sucked at the end of a meal or to apply an additional tangy taste to the other items.

Hirvi Chutney - Green Chillies, Coriander leaves, Mint leaves and other assorted spices along with salt are ground to a paste and served as an accompaniment to the main course

Kakadi Koshimbir - Cucumber cut or grated and then added with salt and other spices is served as an accompaniment.

Papad / Kurdya - These are Sago based spicy fritters used as starters or as an accompaniment to the main dish.

Sadha Bhaat - Steamed Plain Rice

Masale Bhaat - Steamed Rice doused with spices, vegetables, and garnished with dry grated coconut,coriander leaves, and added with a dollop of clarified butter (ghee).

Okra (Ladyfinger) or Potato Curry - A curry prepared from okra.

Polya - Wheatcakes prepared from wheat flour.

Kaddhanyachi Usal - It is a potpourri of a variety of grain sprouts that are cooked along with spices.

Amti - A watery concoction made from lentils and hooked up with mild spices and a dash of sugar to give it a unique taste. Eaten along with wheatcakes as well as with rice.

Jalebi with Mattha - A sweetmeat which resembles a squiggly pretzel and is eaten with the accompaniment of Mattha which is buttermilk.

I am looking forward to this fare. What typical items are prepared in your family get-together?