96K: This word itself is mystifying! Not Karat, not thousand!

“96K, stands for shahan nav kuli, the first 96 Maratha Families who have roots in Rajasthan. These families are generally referred as 96 clans or kulis” explains owner Radha Mhaske.

“In other words we serve genuine Maratha food here”.

The food seems genuine enough, the soothing Solkadhi is a light pink appetizer made from coconut milk and kokum extract has right tang and chilled enough to beat the sweltering heat. If you like it in sweet n’ sour version, the frosted kokum juice is as good and alleviating.

Starters are not that spicy, traditional kanda bhaji or Onion Pakoras are served with hot green chutney or tomato sauce as per you preference. The Kothimbir Wadi, fritters made from fresh coriander and besan are is correctly crisp and delicious. The non-vegetarians or especially fish lovers can go for Golden Fried prawns or more adventurous Patra Fish, where the fish stuffed in green masala is steamed in banana or turmeric leaves. Or there is the traditional Fish Fry fried in customary coastal Maharashtrian way!

The main course is not very confusing. In fact, the freshness of the restaurant is the limited menu that it serves and is similar to the meals Maharashtrians cook at home. “We didn’t want to go the commercial way and make mass food where the chicken curry tastes like Mutton rassa” said Miss. Mhaske.

Tackling the veggie fare, the either-you-hate-or-love pithla is tasty enough for the mild tongued. The amti or ambat waran is yummy and piquant. Its fluid consistency is neither too thick nor too thin. The non-veg lovers can never miss Mutton Rassa with customary bhakri or the more remarkable – Wade: Konkani bread made from mixed flour dipped in fiery mutton rassa.

In case you find it difficult to go to the restaurant or you want to enjoy a party at home, you need not worry because now you can order food online at Tastykhana.com or call us on 3300 6464 and your favorite Maratha food will be at your doorstep within minutes!

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