What is bai pan bhari?

Bai Pan Bhari is a popular Marathi dish from Maharashtra, India. It is a non-vegetarian dish, typically made with mutton.

Key Ingredients:

• Mutton: This is the primary ingredient, typically boneless pieces.
• Spices: A blend of traditional Marathi spices like garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder is essential.
• Onions and Ginger-Garlic Paste: These form the base of the gravy.
• Coconut: Grated coconut or coconut milk is often added for richness and flavor.
• Oil: Used for cooking the spices and meat.
• Fresh Coriander: Used as a garnish.

Preparation:

The dish is usually slow-cooked to allow the mutton to become tender and the spices to infuse thoroughly. The process involves:

1. Marinating the mutton with spices.
2. Sautéing onions and ginger-garlic paste until golden brown.
3. Adding the marinated mutton and cooking until it sears.
4. Adding water or stock and simmering until the mutton is cooked through.
5. Adding coconut and other spices to finish the gravy.

Serving:

Bai Pan Bhari is usually served hot with rice or bhakri (a type of Indian flatbread made from millet or rice flour).