By Akanksha
March 18, 2026
Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year and is celebrated with festive decorations, rangoli, and special home-cooked dishes. Traditional foods prepared on this day are simple, seasonal,
A festive favourite, this soft flatbread is stuffed with a sweet filling made from chana dal and jaggery. It is usually served with ghee or warm milk. Many families prepare it as the main festive dish
This creamy dessert is made from strained yogurt mixed with sugar, cardamom, and saffron. It is often paired with puris and is a cooling treat during the spring season.
A simple potato preparation cooked with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and turmeric. It is commonly served with puris or chapatis as part of the festive meal.
Deep-fried wheat breads that puff up while cooking. They are soft inside and slightly crisp outside. Pooris are usually enjoyed with batata bhaji or shrikhand.
A tangy and mildly spicy curry prepared using leftover dal stock from puran poli filling. It balances the sweetness of festive dishes and adds variety to the plate.
This refreshing dish uses soaked chana dal mixed with grated raw mango, coconut, and green chillies. It brings a fresh seasonal taste to the festive spread.
A symbolic preparation combining neem leaves and jaggery. It represents the mix of sweet and bitter experiences in life and is often eaten at the start of the celebration.