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My name is Kunal Bandekar and I welcome you to my FOOD Journey. I belongs to Malvan (Sindhudurga) well known small but sweet town in West coast of Maharshtra, India.
My love towards our Local, Traditional - Malvani, Kokani Food gave this idea to spread the Kokani, Malvani food to the whole World with the help of this Food Blog.

Kunal Bandekar Malvani Food Blogger

My name is Kunal Bandekar and I welcome you to my FOOD Journey. I belongs to Malvan (Sindhudurga) well known small but sweet town in West coast of Maharshtra, India.
My love towards our Local, Traditional - Malvani, Kokani Food gave this idea to spread the Kokani, Malvani food to the whole World with the help of this Food Blog.

Malvani Matki Usal pinit

A Culinary Journey: How to Make Authentic Malvani Matki Usal

1 hr Intermediate
Malvani Ghavane pinit dairy-free Dairy Free gluten-free Gluten Free V Vegetarian

Malvani Ghavane: A Delicious Dive into Coastal Indian Cuisine

2 hrs 30 mins Advanced
Kokani Amboli pinit dairy-free Dairy Free H Hot V Vegetarian Vegetarian Meals

Discover the Secrets to Soft & Fluffy Malvani Amboli!

2 hrs Intermediate
Malvani Chicken Sukkha pinit C Curry H Hot Non Vegetarian

Malvani Sukha Chicken – Spicy juices crawling on your tounge

Kalya vatanyacha sambar aani aamboli pinit C Curry dairy-free Dairy Free H Hot V Vegetarian Vegetarian Meals

Kalya Vatanyacha Sambara – The Ultimate Malvani Veg Curry

Valichi Bhaji pinit dairy-free Dairy Free V Vegetarian Vegetarian Meals

Long Beans Bhaji – Valichi Bhaji

1 hr Intermediate
Coconut Barfi pinit dairy-free Dairy Free V Vegetarian Vegetarian Meals

Fresh Grated Coconut Barfi – Khobryachi Kaapa

2 hrs Advanced
Patoli pinit H Hot V Vegetarian Vegetarian Meals

Turmeric Leaf Wrapped Steamed Rice Roll – Paatoli

37 mins Advanced
Malvani Chicken pinit C chicken recipes C Curry H Hot Non Vegetarian

Malvani Chicken Rasso: Sizzling kick on Sundays

1 hr 10 mins
Methichi Bhaji pinit dairy-free Dairy Free G Green vegetable H Hot V Vegetarian Vegetarian Meals

Malvani Methichi Bhaji – A Little Sweet and A Little Bitter

25 mins Intermediate
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Kunal Bandekar
Kunal Bandekar

My name is Kunal Bandekar and I welcome you to my FOOD Journey. I belongs to Malvan (Sindhudurga) well known small but sweet town in West coast of Maharshtra, India.
My love towards our Local, Traditional - Malvani, Kokani Food gave this idea to spread the Kokani, Malvani food to the whole World with the help of this Food Blog.

Famous Kokani Hirvya Vatanyachi Usal 🌿🍛 A t Famous Kokani Hirvya Vatanyachi Usal 🌿🍛

A traditional Konkani Green Peas thick curry made with authentic Malvani spices and aromatic whole masalas. Simple, comforting, and full of Kokan flavors 🌊🤍

Ingredients:

Soaked & Boiled Green Peas – 100 grams
Black Pepper – 6–7
Cloves – 4–5
Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch
Bay Leaves – 2
Star Anise – 1
White Pepper – 2
Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
Coriander Powder – 1–2 tsp
Malvani Bhajka Masala – 1 tbsp
Malvani Red Chilli Powder – 1 tbsp
Onion (Finely chopped) – 1
Potatoes – 2 (Optional)
Malvani Base Gravy – 1 cup
Coriander (Finely chopped)
Salt – To taste

Recipe – Refer Video ▶️

#KokaniRecipe #MalvaniFood #HirvyaVatanyachiUsal
Relaxed Malvani morning — Soft, Fluffy Amboli wi Relaxed Malvani morning — Soft, Fluffy Amboli with a Cup of  Hot Tea 

मालवणी निवांत सकाळ - लुसलुशीत आंबोळी आणि चहा

#MalvaniMorning #AmboliLove #TeaTime #KonkanVibes #SimpleComfort
🌊🍽️ Hidden gem in Malvan! 🍽️🌊 If y 🌊🍽️ Hidden gem in Malvan! 🍽️🌊
If you’re in Malvan this place is a must-visit 👌
📍 @hotel_kavatkar , near Bharat Petroleum Pump, Dewoolwada, Malvan
Today’s plate was pure comfort food 💛
🥞 Ghavne – soft, fresh & perfectly cooked
🥥 Amboli – light, fluffy and authentic
🌴 Coconut Chutney – fresh, mildly sweet, just perfect
🍛 Usal – full of flavour, Homemade taste
Whether you’re a Veg lover or a hardcore Malvani Non-Veg fan, this place won’t disappoint 🙌
Perfect for breakfast & lunch, with that true Malvani Homemade taste 🤍
Simple place, honest food, and flavours that feel like home 🌾🌊
Highly recommended if you want real Malvan on your plate!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#HotelKavtkar #MalvanFood
#MalvaniFood #GhavneAmboli
Breakfast Goals LocalEats FoodFromKonkan 🌴🍛
श्री देव रामेश्वर, कांदळगाव आणि श्री शिवराजेश्वर त्रैवार्षिक भेट सोहळा, मालवण
📍 Hotel Manas Banana Leaf – Surur, Satara @ma 📍 Hotel Manas Banana Leaf – Surur, Satara @manas.satara

If you’re ever traveling on the Satara–Pune highway and craving authentic Maharashtrian flavours, Hotel Manas Banana Leaf is a must‑stop! 🤤💛
This is one of my favourite spots for Nashta while driving from Pune towards Satara!

✨ What I Loved:
🌿 Ambience: Clean, peaceful, and family-friendly. Perfect for a refreshing highway halt.
🍛 Food Quality: Absolutely top-notch! Everything tasted fresh, flavourful, and comforting.
🚻 Clean Washrooms: A BIG plus for travelers. Super clean and well-maintained!
🍽️ Variety: From classic Maharashtrian, South Indian nashta to full meals, they have a LOT to choose from.

🔥 My Picks:
💥 Their Misal Pav is a total game-changer — spicy, balanced, and full of flavour!
☕ And the Filter Coffee- Smooth, aromatic, and just the right kick for the road.

If you love clean spots with amazing food and quick service, this place deserves a bookmark! ⭐

#misalpav #misal #manassatara
Makarsankrant Special - Tilache Ladu Ingradients Makarsankrant Special - Tilache Ladu

Ingradients - 

• Sesame seeds - 500grams
• Jaggery (Chikicha Gul) - 450 grams
• Roasted Chana Dal - 50 Grams
• Dried grated Coconut - 50 grams
• Water - 1/4 cup

Recipe - Refer Video

Tilache ladu 
Makarsankrant 
Makarsankrati 
Winter Recipes
Sesame seeds

#tilacheladoo #tilgul #makarsankranti2026🪁❣️ #winterrecipes
Follow on Instagram
Recent Posts
  • A Culinary Journey: How to Make Authentic Malvani Matki Usal

  • Malvani Ghavane: A Delicious Dive into Coastal Indian Cuisine

  • Discover the Secrets to Soft & Fluffy Malvani Amboli!

  • Malvani Sukha Chicken – Spicy juices crawling on your tounge

  • Kalya Vatanyacha Sambara – The Ultimate Malvani Veg Curry

  • Long Beans Bhaji – Valichi Bhaji

  • Fresh Grated Coconut Barfi – Khobryachi Kaapa

  • Turmeric Leaf Wrapped Steamed Rice Roll – Paatoli

  • Malvani Chicken Rasso: Sizzling kick on Sundays

  • Malvani Methichi Bhaji – A Little Sweet and A Little Bitter

Recent Recipes
  • Malvani Matki Usal
    A Culinary Journey: How to Make Authentic Malvani Matki Usal
    1 hr Intermediate
  • Malvani Ghavane
    Malvani Ghavane: A Delicious Dive into Coastal Indian Cuisine
    2 hrs 30 mins Advanced
  • Kokani Amboli
    Discover the Secrets to Soft & Fluffy Malvani Amboli!
    2 hrs Intermediate
  • Malvani Chicken Sukkha
    Malvani Sukha Chicken – Spicy juices crawling on your tounge
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    Breakfast
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    Dessert
  • D
    Dinner
  • L
    Lunch
  • S
    Soup

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Famous Kokani Hirvya Vatanyachi Usal 🌿🍛 A t Famous Kokani Hirvya Vatanyachi Usal 🌿🍛

A traditional Konkani Green Peas thick curry made with authentic Malvani spices and aromatic whole masalas. Simple, comforting, and full of Kokan flavors 🌊🤍

Ingredients:

Soaked & Boiled Green Peas – 100 grams
Black Pepper – 6–7
Cloves – 4–5
Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch
Bay Leaves – 2
Star Anise – 1
White Pepper – 2
Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
Coriander Powder – 1–2 tsp
Malvani Bhajka Masala – 1 tbsp
Malvani Red Chilli Powder – 1 tbsp
Onion (Finely chopped) – 1
Potatoes – 2 (Optional)
Malvani Base Gravy – 1 cup
Coriander (Finely chopped)
Salt – To taste

Recipe – Refer Video ▶️

#KokaniRecipe #MalvaniFood #HirvyaVatanyachiUsal
Relaxed Malvani morning — Soft, Fluffy Amboli wi Relaxed Malvani morning — Soft, Fluffy Amboli with a Cup of  Hot Tea 

मालवणी निवांत सकाळ - लुसलुशीत आंबोळी आणि चहा

#MalvaniMorning #AmboliLove #TeaTime #KonkanVibes #SimpleComfort
🌊🍽️ Hidden gem in Malvan! 🍽️🌊 If y 🌊🍽️ Hidden gem in Malvan! 🍽️🌊
If you’re in Malvan this place is a must-visit 👌
📍 @hotel_kavatkar , near Bharat Petroleum Pump, Dewoolwada, Malvan
Today’s plate was pure comfort food 💛
🥞 Ghavne – soft, fresh & perfectly cooked
🥥 Amboli – light, fluffy and authentic
🌴 Coconut Chutney – fresh, mildly sweet, just perfect
🍛 Usal – full of flavour, Homemade taste
Whether you’re a Veg lover or a hardcore Malvani Non-Veg fan, this place won’t disappoint 🙌
Perfect for breakfast & lunch, with that true Malvani Homemade taste 🤍
Simple place, honest food, and flavours that feel like home 🌾🌊
Highly recommended if you want real Malvan on your plate!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#HotelKavtkar #MalvanFood
#MalvaniFood #GhavneAmboli
Breakfast Goals LocalEats FoodFromKonkan 🌴🍛
श्री देव रामेश्वर, कांदळगाव आणि श्री शिवराजेश्वर त्रैवार्षिक भेट सोहळा, मालवण
📍 Hotel Manas Banana Leaf – Surur, Satara @ma 📍 Hotel Manas Banana Leaf – Surur, Satara @manas.satara

If you’re ever traveling on the Satara–Pune highway and craving authentic Maharashtrian flavours, Hotel Manas Banana Leaf is a must‑stop! 🤤💛
This is one of my favourite spots for Nashta while driving from Pune towards Satara!

✨ What I Loved:
🌿 Ambience: Clean, peaceful, and family-friendly. Perfect for a refreshing highway halt.
🍛 Food Quality: Absolutely top-notch! Everything tasted fresh, flavourful, and comforting.
🚻 Clean Washrooms: A BIG plus for travelers. Super clean and well-maintained!
🍽️ Variety: From classic Maharashtrian, South Indian nashta to full meals, they have a LOT to choose from.

🔥 My Picks:
💥 Their Misal Pav is a total game-changer — spicy, balanced, and full of flavour!
☕ And the Filter Coffee- Smooth, aromatic, and just the right kick for the road.

If you love clean spots with amazing food and quick service, this place deserves a bookmark! ⭐

#misalpav #misal #manassatara
Makarsankrant Special - Tilache Ladu Ingradients Makarsankrant Special - Tilache Ladu

Ingradients - 

• Sesame seeds - 500grams
• Jaggery (Chikicha Gul) - 450 grams
• Roasted Chana Dal - 50 Grams
• Dried grated Coconut - 50 grams
• Water - 1/4 cup

Recipe - Refer Video

Tilache ladu 
Makarsankrant 
Makarsankrati 
Winter Recipes
Sesame seeds

#tilacheladoo #tilgul #makarsankranti2026🪁❣️ #winterrecipes
Follow on Instagram

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