Today is Ganesha Festival hence thought of sharing Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes both sweet and savory. I am not a hindu but have always been associated with Indian festivals since childhood be it Diwali, Christmas, Eid or Parsi Newyear. I feel blessed and honored to be an Indian and enjoy all the festivals in one country.
In my childhood days I have lived in a chawl and post that we shifted to a decent location. However I sometimes miss my childhood days where we used to play a lot and go to each other’s house and celebrate all the festivals in pomp. I used to also participate in events during ganesha and navratri festivals. I have always loved the spirit of Mumbai people during festivals as well as during crisis.
I was also stuck in the 2005 water floods in Mumbai and was so happy to receive help from Mumbaikars providing shelter and food to the helpless people. I am sharing something personal but sometimes it’s good to express.
Coming back to ganesh chaturthi recipes …… you would find all kind of dishes you could make during the festival. I remember whenever I have visited friends during ganesha festival have always relished the satvik food. Food like dal, varan bhat, usal, rice poori, pooris, potato sabzi, kheer, modak etc served on a banana leaf.
Towards the south and gujarat side the sweets and savory differs than the Maharashtra region. Lot of fasting and penance is done during ganpati festival. Even food are made which are Ganesha favorite. My sister told me Lord Ganesha loves sweet made from rice flour, coconut, poppy- seed, banana and jaggery. Also for offering lord ganesha loves hibiscus flowers,marigold and dhua grass.
Desserts or Sweets:
1) Ukadiche Modak – Steamed Modak is first on my list
2) Talniche Modak or Fried modak
3) Unniyappam
4) Phirni
5) Boondi Ladoo
6) Besan Ladoo
9) Basundi
10) Sooji Halwa or Rava Kesari
11) Goan Neuris
12) Rasgulla
13) Moong Dal Kheer
16) Mawa Peda
18) Coconut Ladoo
21) Mango Lassi
Savory Recipes :
6) Puri Bhaji
7) Upma
8) Chakli
10) Kanda Bhaji
11) Ratalu Patties
12) Kothimbir Vadi
13) Maharashtrian Batata Rassa
14) Dosa
16) Vermicelli Upma – Seviyan Upma
17) Pav Bhaji
20) Drumstick Curry with coconut milk
21) Dhokla
The above recipes are from my blog hope you like them and find helpful. I wish everyone a happy ganesha festival and wish everyone a blessed day 🙂
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