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Raigad and Mahad Itinerary

Raigad and Mahad Itinerary

Places of Interest Shivthar Ghal, Gandharpale Caves, Raigad Fort, Palicha Ganpati Day 1 Left Mumbai at 6 am for Shivthar Ghal via the Mumbai-Goa Highway route. Stopped at Shri Datta Snacks Corner at Panvel for breakfast. Reached Shivthar Ghal at 1 pm. (‘Dasbodh’, Advaita Vedanta 

Masala Doodh

Masala Doodh

Masala Doodh refers to milk infused with blended spices and dry fruits. It is traditionally prepared on auspicious occasions such as Kojagiri Pournima (the full moon day during the Sharad season) and during the Haldi-Kunku ceremony held during the Sankranti festival in January. On Kojagiri 

Spice box

Spice box

In many Indian kitchens, one can often find a round spice box filled with a variety of essential spices. These are frequently used in everyday cooking, and this method ensures they remain organised and easily accessible. I have arranged my spices in a particular order 

Tamba Kanta Market in Mumbai

Tamba Kanta Market in Mumbai

Tamba Kanta Market: A Hidden Gem in South Mumbai Tamba Kanta is an old and iconic market located near the famous Bhuleshwar market in South Mumbai. The name ‘Tamba’ means copper, and ‘Kanta’ refers to a weighing scale. Traditionally, shops here specialised in weighing and 

Rawa Karanji

Rawa Karanji

Karanji is one of the popular sweets made during various festivals in India, especially in winter and monsoon. Cooking Time: 2-3 hours One could make 40-50 Karanjis depending on the size. For stuffing: 1/4kg thin semolina (one which is used for making laddus), roast semolina 

Store water in a copper container

Store water in a copper container

Keeping water in a copper bottle/jar overnight or for 4/5 hours helps to purify water. This has been proven with the scientific experiment. Spiritually, it is believed that water has memory. Since it travels through various pipes to reach your tap, it may acquire negative 

Chikki

Chikki

Sesame Peanut Chikki Ingredients: Sesame seeds: 1 cup Grated Jaggery: 1 cup Roasted peanut powder: 1 cup Ghee: 2 tablespoons Cardamom powder: 1/2 tablespoon Process: Roast the sesame seeds on a low flame for 2/3 minutes, until they change their color to golden, and keep