Gudi Padwa, the Maharashtrian New Year, is celebrated with delicious traditional dishes that symbolize prosperity and happiness. From sweet treats to flavorful meals, here are some must-have foods for Gudi Padwa and their recipes.
1. Shrikhand (Sweet Yogurt Dessert)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups hung curd (thick yogurt)
-1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 1/4 tsp saffron strands (soaked in milk)
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
Method:
- Whisk the hung curd until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron milk. Mix well.
- Garnish with chopped nuts and chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
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2. Kothimbir Vadi (Coriander Fritters)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Water (as needed)
- Oil for frying
Method:
- Mix besan, coriander leaves, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, and salt with a little water to make a thick batter.
- Steam the batter in a greased pan for 15 minutes.
- Once cooled, cut into small pieces.
- Deep-fry or shallow-fry until crispy and golden brown.
4. Aamras (Mango Pulp Dessert)
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe mangoes (Alphonso preferred)
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1/4 cup milk (for smooth consistency)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Method:
- Peel and blend the mangoes into a smooth pulp.
- Add sugar, milk, and cardamom powder and blend again.
- Serve chilled with hot puris for a heavenly combo.
4. Neem and Jaggery Mixture (Traditional Bitter-Sweet Offering)
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp neem leaves (washed and chopped)
- 1 tbsp jaggery (gud), grated
Method:
- Mix chopped neem leaves with grated jaggery.
- Eat a small portion on an empty stomach to symbolize the balance of sweet and bitter experiences in life
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5. Puran Poli (Sweet Lentil Flatbread)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup chana dal (Bengal gram)
- 1 cup jaggery (grated)
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Water (as needed)
Method:
- Cook chana dal in a pressure cooker until soft, then drain excess water.
- Mash the dal and mix it with jaggery in a pan. Cook until the mixture thickens.
- Add cardamom powder and let it cool.
- Knead a soft dough with wheat flour, turmeric, water, and ghee. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out a dough ball, stuff it with the jaggery mixture, and seal it.
- Roll it again into a flatbread and cook on a tawa (griddle) with ghee until golden brown.
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