Maharashtrian cuisine has always been everyone’s favorite. Known
for spicy preparations that tantalize your taste buds, you just can’t stop
indulging yourself in these awesome recipes once they are served on your
plates. Now that the occasion is just rightly auspicious, and Bappa is soon
going to bless everyone with his presence, get to the kitchen and try your
hands on making some of these lip-smacking dishes.
1. Modaks
Ganesha’s favorite, if you make modaks at
home at this time of the year, you’re sure going to impress little Ganesha.
Over the years, Modaks have evolved. There are several variants… from ukdiche
modak (steamed modak) to rava modaks, each one has its own unique flavor. So
which one are you going to make, this time around? The Orchid Hotel is a 5 Star hotel in Vile Parle East which has special treats in store
for you this Ganesh Chaturthi.
2. Coconut
Ladoo
Another sweet dish that will melt in your
mouth the moment you have it. The real trick for preparing this special recipe
is that you must get a real good consistency for your sugar syrup. Once you’ve
cracked that, you’ve won more than half the battle.
3. Kothimbir
Vadi
One of the most popular snacks in
Maharashtra, Kothimbir is the Marathi word for coriander. This flavor some dish
is prepared by using chickpea flour batter and coriander leaves. The mixed
batter is first steamed, cut into wedges and then fried till they’re nice and
crisp. Book a table at The Orchid Hotel, which is one of the very few Hotelsnear Mumbai Domestic Airport with
exclusive Maharashtrian treats for you.
4. Suran
Chips
This tasty appetizer made from elephant
foot yam is a unique preparation that you should try making at home at least
once. Its tangy taste will make you want to keep munching. The young, the old,
everyone is absolutely in love with this one-of-a-kind dish.
5. Katachi
Amti
Served as Naivaidya for Lord Ganesha, this
saucy dish will leave your mouth watered. Usually eaten along with steamed rice
or puran poli, Katachi amti is made from tomatoes without any spice paste. So
if you’ve been looking to taste some authentic Maharashtrian cuisine, head to
The Orchid Hotel which is one of the finest hotels in Vile Parle East.
We know you’re already drooling and you
know what to do next. Go shopping, find recipes online and get going on making
any of these yummy preparations.
