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Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Friday, September 10, 2010

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Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi is here!  It is the occasion to welcome our favorite lord Ganesh, god of  wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. While this festival is celebrated all over India, is no where as elaborate as in Maharashtra. The celebration can last from one day to ten days. Lord Ganesh is said to have a sweet [...]

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Talniche Modak – Wheat Flour Fried Modak

Saturday, August 22, 2009

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Ingredients: For the covering - 1 3/4 cups wheat/plain flour (maida), 1/4 cup fine rava (sooji), Water as required, 1 tbsp Ghee or oil, A pinch of salt. For the stuffing - 2 cups of freshly grated coconut, 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 cup jaggery, 1/4 cup chopped dry fruits, 1 tsp ground elaichi (cardamom), [...]

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Ukadiche Modak (Rice Modaks – A Maharashtrian Delicacy for Ganesh Chaturthi)

Friday, August 21, 2009

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Ukadiche Modak (Rice Modaks – A Maharashtrian Delicacy for Ganesh Chaturthi)

Its Ganesh Chaturthi tommorrow! The occasion to welcome our favorite lord Ganesh, god of  wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. While this festival is celebrated all over India, is no where as elaborate as in Maharashtra. Lord Ganesh is said to have a sweet tooth and hence plenty of sweets are prepared today to welcome him. [...]

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