Ganesh Chaturthi is near and it is getting difficult to contain the excitement. One of the most important Hindu festivals, this festival is celebrated across the world to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha. This year, it all starts on August 31, 2022. Devotees from all over the world bring colorfully crafted idols of Lord Ganesha at home and celebrate it with great enthusiasm for ten days. Like every other festival in the country, people indulge in a lot of festive food and feast on Ganesh Chaturthi. Some people also observe a fast and prepare lavish bhog for the deity. From sweets like modaks, puran poli to snacks like kothimbir vadi, and much more, Ganesh Chaturthi celebration is incomplete without food.
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Having said that, here are 5 recipes to put together a Maharashtrian thali for Ganesh Chaturthi 2022. Take a look.
1. Masala Bhati
Rice mixed with a variety of spices and vegetables, goes very well with masala bhaat raita or any spicy gravy. Garnish it with freshly grated coconut and you are good to go! Find the recipe here.
2. Katachi Amti
Next, we bring you a delicious Maharashtrian style dal made from yellow gram lentils. Tempered with chili, aromatic garam masala, curry leaves and mustard. Find the recipe here.
3. Puran Poli
How can we forget this quintessential dessert while enlisting Maharashtrian recipes for a thali. This recipe is made by stuffing maida chapatis stuffed with sweet lentils – the ghee-laden puran poli is just amazing. Click here for the recipe.
4. Kothimbir Wadi
One of our favorite Maharashtrian snacks, Kothimbir Vadi is made with coriander (coriander leaves). This recipe is first steamed and then fried to perfection. For the complete recipe of Kothimbir Vadi, Click here.
5. Modak
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is incomplete without Modak. This dish prepared in many ways is pleasing to the mind. From chocolate modaks to whole wheat modaks and more, we are spoiled for choice. Click here for some recipes.
Indulge in these recipes this Ganeshotsav and let us know how you liked them!