The Kanheri Caves in Mumbai date back to the 1st century BC. Built from natural basalt rock, there are around 110 caves. Some of them are complete, some half done and a few left mid-way through construction for varied reasons. The work done in these caves ranges from simple to intricate and helps determine the time when they were constructed based on the architecture. These contain Buddhist sculptures, carvings, paintings, and inscriptions.
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Cassia Tora aka Takla pronounced as टाकळयाची भाजी is a leafy vegetable that is specifically available during monsoons. It is a ran bhaji aka wild food and is found in many regions of India eg. Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, etc.
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While doing my grocery shopping yesterday, I saw a lady selling something that looked like grass and other vegetables. I got curious and walked up to her to inquire about it. She mentioned that there is a ran bhaji called Phodshi that is only available during the rains and hence is called Devkrupa bhaji because they do not cultivate it. It grows on its own during the rains each year.
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Before I share my experience of visiting Walkeshwar.I wanted to share something-
So one of my resolutions for 2018 is to explore my beautiful city, Mumbai. I am glad that I made this resolution because ever since I made it I’ve visited many places and blogged about quite a few of them.
This month my explorations took me to a beautiful place that has religious, spiritual, scenic, and historical importance. Not just that, it also is one of the most expensive places to live in Mumbai-Walkeshwar “The kashi” of Mumbai (the Malabar Hill, Hanging Gardens, Tower of Silence.)
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Chura Matar Poha is a winter delicacy from UP and Bihar served as breakfast but the recipe varies from region to region. Unlike the traditional Kanda or bata poha of Maharashtra, it is made from green peas, no onion, and spices like pepper, garam masala.
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With the arrival of the first few showers of rain, nature comes alive with a variety of seasonal greens. You also get a variety of these interesting leafy vegetables in the local markets for a short time. One such vegetable is Dragon Stalk Yam which is mainly available just before the monsoons begin. While it may continue to be available during the early monsoons, the ones you get just before the rains are said to be tastier and flavourful.
Traditionally used in regional cuisine, this wild food not only adds variety to the plate but connects us to nature, local wisdom and even our food traditions.
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Bohri Mohalla / Bhendi Bazar Ramzan Food walk had been on my Bucket list for like years. Somehow things never worked out and I never ended up going for one. So this year when one of my Book groups- Swapbook arranged for a Ramzan food walk, I knew had to take up the opportunity.
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