“Teel” or Sesame seeds are used for preparing Ladoos during the winters during the Sankranti month. During this period, for the celebration of “Maghi Ganeshotsav” – Ganesh Jayanti, we prepare special Panch-Khadya(5 ingredients) Modaks using Sesame seeds and dry fruits; as an offering to Lord Ganesh. Ingredients – Shredded Jaggery- 2 bowls Roasted Sesame seeds(Til)…
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Pancha-Khadya Modak
“Panchya-Khadya” Modak are modaks which are prepared using the 5 major ingredients – Dates, Peanuts, Cashews, Raisins and Coconut. These modaks can be prepared as an offering to the Lord Ganesh during Ganesh festival. The easy to prepare recipe can help you to make your own modaks for Ganesh offering at your homes or when…
Panchyamrut
“Panchyamrut” is a festive recipe, which is prepared primarily by Maharashtrian Brahmin and Kayastha communities. It is sweet, sour and spicy in taste. “Panchyamrut” means – offering to the Lord by mixing the 5 foods – Or Pancha-Khadya, namely – Dates, Cashews, Coconut, Peanuts and Raisins. Ingredients – Dried Dates – cut into pieces- Half…
Aluche Fadfade
“Alu” or “Colocasia leaves” are commonly available in markets during the monsoon. “Fadfade” is a curry prepared using these leaves and is a common Maharashtrian festive vegetable prepared specially on the occasion of Ganesh festival. Kindly note that there are 2 types of Colocasia leaves available in the market. First, which is used for this…
Gavhachi Kheer – Wheat Kheer
“Gavhachi Kheer” or “Wheat Kheer” is a traditional sweet preparation. Thick broken wheat also known as “Daliya” or “Lapshi” is used for this dish. It is a highly nutritious preparation where the wheat is cooked entirely in milk, thereby giving a rich taste. This recipe is also prepared by the Maharashtrian community on the day…