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    Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Foods

    The Ganesha Festival is a 10-day celebration in India, and it's one of my absolute favorites! It's all about coming together with family and friends, and of course, indulging in delicious food that makes the festivities even more special.

    The Ganesha Festival is all about indulging in sweet treats like Ukadiche Modak, Talniche Modak, and Laddoo, all made with so much enthusiasm! I also love savoring authentic vegetarian meals during this festive season.

    My mom's Masale Bhath, Batata Bhaji, and Puri are my absolute favorites-they bring back such warm memories.  

    Traditional Maharashtrian Sweets

    • ukadiche modak in a silver platter with a tri color modak
      Ukadiche Modak {Rice Dumplings with Sweet Coconut Filling}
    • kesar mawa modak in a plate
      Mawa Modak
    • fried modak
      Fried Modak | Mom's Recipe with 3 Delectable fillings
    • Traditional Thali with Puran Poli and sides
      Puran Poli | Sweet Lentil Flatbreads

    Festive Meal Recipes

    • Shrikhand in a silver bowl
      Traditional Shrikhand Recipe
    • Batata Bhaji served with puri, pickles and lime wedges
      Instant Pot Batata Bhaji | Indian Spiced Potatoes
    • Puri in silver plate with potato bhaji and pickle
      Puri - Fried Indian Bread
    • Masale Bhath serevd in 3 bowls with cooling drink on tne side
      Instant Pot Masale Bhat

    Savory Side Dishes

    • A plate of Maharashtrian kothimbir vadi garnished with sesame seeds is displayed on a white surface next to a glass of tea.
      My Mother-in-Law's Famous Kothimbir Vadi Recipe
    • cucumber salad in a white bowl
      Kakdi Koshimbir | Indian Cucumber Salad
    • swisschardspiralrolls
      Swiss Chard Aloo Vadi {Patra, Pathrado}
    • cabbage salad in a white bowl
      Cabbage Salad with Indian Tadka

    Easy Indian Sweets

    • badam burfi in a tray
      Quick & Easy Badam Burfi
    • chocolate modak garnished with dried rose petals
      Chocolate Modak
    • sheera in silver bowls along with spoons
      Sheera {Quick & Easy Sooji Halwa Recipe}
    • rice kheer served in 3 silver bowls
      Instant Pot Rice Kheer | Rice Pudding
    • Mango Shrikhand served with Puri
      Mango Shrikhand (Aamrakhand) Easy No Cook Indian Dessert
    • rava ladoo
      Rava Coconut Laddu
    • kaju makhana burfi in a silver platter.
      Makhana Cashew Burfi (Festive Sweet Made Easy!)
    • malai laddus garnished with pistachios and rose petals.
      Quick & Easy Malai Laddu {5 Ingredients}
    • Besan laddu served in small brass plates
      Mom's Besan Ladoo
    • karanji in a platter
      Rose Coconut Karanji
    • Pineapple Sheera in 2 white bowls witk a cup of tea
      Mom's Pineapple Sheera Recipe | Pineapple Kesari
    • kisar malai modak and Peda garnished with saffron and pistachios.
      Malai Modak with Ricotta | Quick Indian Sweet
    • sattu laddu stacked in a platter.
      Mom’s Sattu Laddu with Dates
    • mango burfi garnished with pistachios and saffron
      Mango Coconut Burfi
    • Jalebi - Crispy. Sweet. Irresistible
    • oats laddu in a white platter
      Oats Pistachio Laddu
    • dudhi halwa served in 3 silver bowls
      Instant Pot Dudhi Halwa | Lauki Halwa
    • Dudhi Basundi in a bowl with puffed pooris served on the side
      Instant Pot Dudhi Basundi

    Welcome!

    Hi, I'm Archana: a former software engineer, now a full-time blogger. I am a mother of two boys who share my love for food and cooking. Words I love to hear are, “Mom, what’s for dinner?” The same words I say to my mom every time we speak. I live in the greater New York City Area with my husband and sons.

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