Gudi Padwa is a Maharashtrian festival celebrated to welcome the onset of spring. Padwa falls on the first day of Chaitra month according to the lunisolar Hindu Calendar. It falls on the day on which the moon appears after new moon day (Amavasya) . It marks the beginning of the New Year for many Hindus. The mythological story behind festival is that it is believed that many years ago there was a great deluge on Earth. Time had stopped and every living being and every aspect of nature was destroyed. It is said that on this day Lord Brahma started to create a New World. On Gudi Padwa time started again hence it is celebrated as a New Year.
I have very fond & vivid memories of celebrating Gudi Padwa. I have noticed all these memories are connected with food. Just taste of Shrikhanda, smell of Masale Bhaat evocates and brings back memories of not just eating food itself but also the of place and setting. Food is definitely an effective trigger of memories, feelings and emotions.
Gudi Padwa is certainly incomplete without making a delicious spread/ thali as a naivedya for gudi. A typical padwa thai includes classic Maharashtrian Recipes. Today I am sharing a round up of my favorite festive Maharashtrian recipe to bring oin Gudi Padwa.
Gudi Padwa Recipes:
Today I am sharing some of my favorites Maharashtrian recipes :
Instant Pot Seviyan Kheer| Vermicelli Kheer is a creamy, rich , milk based pudding. This is a dump and go recipe as its made in Instant Pot.
Tomato Saar is a sweet and tangy Maharashtrian recipe made using tomatoes & coconut milk. This warming soup makes a perfect side dish with rice .
Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand an easy delicious no -cook dessert recipe made with hung yogurt and sugar. It’s perfect for enjoying with hot pooris or just as is. It’s creamy, dense and rich in texture.
Masale Bhaat is a spicy Maharashtrian rice preparation. This rice is packed with veggies & flavors of aromatic homemade spice blend . This rice dish is during festival of Ganpati, Gudi Padwa, Dusshera.
Cauliflower Rassa | Cauliflower Curry is an easy to make delicious curry recipe. Its made with creamy tomato coconut base , blanched tender cauliflower & mildly spiced with homemade masala.
Katachi Amti This Maharashtrian dal recipe has a wonderful of sweet, tangy and spicy flavors. Traditionally severed with puranpoli. Tastes great with steamed rice too.
Cabbage Rice is a healthy, comforting and mildly spiced one pot rice dish. This fragrant fluffy rice recipe is easy to make, gluten free and absolutely delicious.
Ukadiche Modak (Sweet Rice flour Dumplings)is the most popular dessert , Modak is made during the festival of Ganesh Chathurthi. The outer shell of the modak is made from steamed rice flour and stuffed with aromatic coconut jaggery filling. Served hot drizzled with ghee.
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