In Goa, Ganesh Chaturthi predates the Kadamba era (960-1318 AD). During the Portuguese Inquisition, all Hindu festivals were banned but the devout still celebrated it within the confines of their ...

In Delhi, as Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, sweet shops prepare a variety of modaks, from traditional ukadiche modak to innovative flavours like mawa, kesar, malai, kaju, and chocolate.

MUMBAI: An old world chawl in Lower Parel that seems stuck in time inspired its resident sculptor to create a unique set of Ganesh idols. The moortis all depict the mischievous antics of Bal ...

Ganesh Chaturthi Modak Tips: Here Are Tips To Make Perfect Udkiche Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi: 1. Prepare Desiccated Coconut Udkiche modak's star ingredient is its delicious coconut-jaggery filling.

Bethica Das makes her modak s for Ganesh Chaturthi with roasted chana dal. "It is very easy to prepare and can be made in a very short time," is her suggestion.

To make modak filling, you will need: one cup of grated coconut, 1/4 cup of grated jaggery, one teaspoon of cardamom powder, one teaspoon of cardamom powder, and two tablespoons of chopped nuts.

1. Cocoa-Coconut Modak Ingredients for modak: ½ cup water 1 tbsp ghee 1½ cups rice flour ½ cup grated mawa (khoa) A pinch of salt 1 tsp ghee 1 cup jaggery/gud ½ cup cocoa powder Ingredients ...

You must try making this healthy Ukdiche Modak recipe at home. But, let's face it, eating the same modak throughout the 10 days of Ganesh Chaturthi can get a bit boring.

Modak, a traditional Maharashtrian delicacy made during Ganesh Chaturthi, has added a few avatars over the years. Made with mawa and fruit, ice-cream and biscuit, there’s a modak for everyone.

Long-standing established cultural hubs, such as Delhi’s India International Centre, ran a 10-day special menu in celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi to mark the start of the festive season.

1) Modak meets mithai at this Byculla-based store’s Ganesh Chaturthi collection. Pick from chocolate fudge modak, puran poli modak or pista khubani modak.