Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: What To Add In Your Authentic Maharashtrian Thali

By Risha Ganguly

September 18, 2023

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Ganesh Chaturthi is here and it is a huge festival in the state of Maharashtra. Several festive dishes are cooked and eaten during the 10-day festival. Here are dishes you can add to your Maharashtrian thali.

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Sabudana Khichdi

A delicious one pot dish made with tapioca pearls and peanuts, sabudana khichdi is perfect.

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Puran Poli

Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread made from a lentil and jaggery stuffing wrapped in a thin, soft wheat flour dough.

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Masale Bhaat

A spicy, authentic Maharashtrian rice dish, masale bhaat can add spicy favours to your thali.

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Alu Vadi

A delicious snack to add to your festive meal would be the flavoursome alu vadi.

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Modak

Sweet dumplings and Lord Ganesha's favourite food, modak should definitely be your dessert of choice.

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Shrikhand

A curd-based sweet, have shrikhand and finish your meal on a sweet note.

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Sol Kadhi

Sol Kadhi is a refreshing and cooling drink that complements the spiciness of Maharashtrian cuisine.

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