Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: What are you planning to cook for Ganesh Chaturthi 2024? Are you whipping up some delicious modaks and sweets? Or are you whipping up traditional savoury dishes? If you want a scrumptious mix of both, you can’t go wrong with a thali. This Ganesh Chaturthi, impress your family and guests by whipping up a traditional Maharashtrian thali filled with festive delicacies. There are a variety of dishes and accompaniments you can choose from. To get you started, we have compiled a list of some of our top Maharashtrian recipes. These include appetizers, vegetables, rice dishes, desserts, and more. Check them out below:
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Here Are 12 Easy Maharashtrian Thali Recipes For Ganesh Chaturthi 2024:
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Make a traditional Maharashtrian thali to impress your guests. Photo Credit: Toshita Sahni
1. Kothimbir Valley
Kothimbir Vadi can be the perfect starter for your meal. Its main ingredients are coriander leaves and gram flour. This traditional Maharashtrian snack is first steamed and then fried. Read the full recipe here.
2. Poha Samosa
If you want to serve a different kind of appetizer, choose Maharashtrian Poha Samosa. Although it is not usually a part of the thali, there is no stopping it from impressing the guests. It is a delicious and crispy dish. Click here for the full recipe.
3. Bharli Vangi
This delicious dish consists of stuffed baingan (eggplant). It is a traditional Maharashtrian dish that you would want to make again and again. Here is the full recipe.
4. Aloo Puri
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Aloo Puri is a classic combo that you must include in your thali. Photo credit: iStock
Aloo or batata bhaji is a crowd favourite that you must include in your platter. This potato dish tastes best with simple, freshly made puris. Watch the recipe video here.
5. Taktala Spinach
A Maharashtrian thali can seem incomplete without kadhi. But if you are bored of the same kind of kadhi, we recommend Taktala Palak for Ganesh Chaturthi 2023. This spinach dish is a kadhi-like dish that is satisfying and delicious. Find the full recipe here.
6. Usal
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Matki chi Usal is made using moth dal. Photo Credit: iStock
Usal is a Maharashtrian dish that will give a significant traditional touch to your Ganesh Chaturthi thali. Though there are many versions of it, we recommend Matki Chi Usal, which is made using moth dal. Read the detailed recipe here.
7. Wounds
Apart from puris, it is common to serve soft chapatis or some kind of bhakri. But if you want to make something different from these traditions, you can make Ghavan. It is a rice dish that is reminiscent of neer dosa. Find the full recipe here.
8. Varan Bhaat
It is important to always maintain balance in the thaali. Varan Bhaat offers simple comfort amidst other delicious dishes. It can be described as Maharashtrian style dal rice with a distinct flavour. Click here for the recipe.
9. Masala Bhaat
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Masala Bhaat is too delicious to be forgotten. Photo Credit: iStock
It is always good to add extra options to the thali. So apart from Varan Bhaat, you can also add Masala Bhaat to the menu. This delicious rice dish is packed with the goodness of vegetables and spices. Watch the recipe video here.
10. Modaks
Modaks are a must-have addition to your Ganesh Chaturthi meal. There are many traditional and experimental modak recipes you can choose from. If you want to make something quick and simple, make kesar mawa modaks. Watch the recipe video here.
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11. Puran Poli
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Apart from Modaks, make sure to also make Puran Poli. Photo Credit: iStock
This delicious Maharashtrian dish is also a favourite on Ganesh Chaturthi. It is a sweet wheat roti filled with lentils and sugar/jaggery. Find its easy recipe here.
12. Basundi
Basundi is a festive dish that will add a royal touch to your Maharashtrian thali. It is richly flavoured with saffron and dry fruits. This sweet dish can be a perfect ending to your Ganesh Chaturthi meal. Click here for the recipe.
Apart from these dishes, don’t forget to serve items like papad, chutney and pickles. For example, you can make spicy thecha (recipe here), classic lehsun chutney (recipe here) or nutty shengdana chutney (recipe here). You can also serve drinks like piyush (recipe here) or taak (recipe here). We hope our recipes have given you a good start. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2023!
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