UK Chef Makes Maharashtrian-Inspired Meal Spread, Desis Cant Keep Calm

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Maharashtrian cuisine is famous all over the world. From vada pav to kanda poha, these dishes are loved by people across the globe. However, have you ever seen a British chef making Maharashtrian food? A UK-based chef, Jake Dryan, who often cooks Indian food, prepared a “Maharashtra inspired spread” for his girlfriend’s flatmate. On Wednesday, Jake shared a video featuring the entire meal prep on Instagram. The clip begins with the text, “POV: Your girlfriend’s flatmate has been asking to try your Indian food.” 
Jake starts with thecha, a spicy chutney popular in Maharashtra. He heats oil in a pan and adds cumin seeds, garlic cloves, green chillies, and peanuts. After cooking, he blends everything into a thick paste. Next on Jake’s menu is batata vada. He peels and cuts potatoes, then boils them. In a separate pan, he heats oil, and adds finely chopped garlic and green chillies, turmeric, curry leaves, and the boiled potatoes. He mashes the potatoes, cooks the mixture, and transfers it into a bowl. He prepares a chickpea batter and, after forming balls of the potato mixture, dips them in the batter and fries them.
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