Enjoy a steaming hot cup of Masala Chai (delicately spiced Indian tea) or serve it chilled for a cool refreshing taste. You can also make delicious versions such as Vanilla Chai, Coconut Chai or Chai Milkshakes.

Known as Amba Kesari Bhath in Maharashtra, this delicious and easy rice dish is made with fragrant saffron and sweet mangoes. This decadent combination is indeed heavenly, this dish is always made on special occasions, festivals and holidays.

You're no fool if you eat my fool! My Mango Peach Fool is a super simple and delicious dessert that's originally from England, but my version is lightly kissed with sweet Indian spices. This dessert is summer in a bowl, enjoy it after a delicious grilled meal with family & friends.

I just love mangoes & I also love cake, so this lovely, summertime dessert is an absolute perfect combination! It's sweet, fruity, moist & delicious - all in one luscious & heavenly little bite. Try my yummy Mango Jam Cake & you will know exactly why the mango is known as the "king of fruit.

A refreshing & delicious beverage (or chilled soup) that's just perfect for those hot summer months. My delicious Mango Gazpacho combines lovely fruits & vegetables with just a hint of spices -- it truly is summer in a glass :-)

Try this wonderful dish from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, it's a delicious combination of green mango and dal. It's a lovely burst of tastes and flavors all in one little bite. Green mangoes are seasonal and usual available during the spring, so do take advantage when you can.

A crostata is basically nothing more than a free form pie, which makes this a perfect recipe for using fresh ripe summer fruit. I have decided to use lovely mangoes & raspberries for my crostata but feel free to use your favorite fruit or combination of fruits - really any type of fruit will work.

The scenic Malvan region, which runs along Maharashtra's southern coast, is famous for their bold & spicy seafood dishes made using special Malvani masala (spice mix). Try my home made Malvani masala powder recipe & a lovely shrimp curry - both characteristic of traditional Malvani coastal cuisine.

This particular recipe is a family favorite! This delicious "curry" combines spinach with tamarind, coconut & lovely aromatic spices -- all simmered together until just perfect. This dish is not a true curry & is thickened using besan (chickpea flour or Bengal gram flour).

My Maharashtrian Egg Curry is a wonderful combination of tastes, flavors & textures - all in one delicious little bite. This kid-friendly dish also contains dal (lentils) which makes it very rich in protein. Make this simple recipe for your family tonight.