Gudi Padwa 2024: Celebrate the Marathi New Year With These 5 Delicacies!

Maharashtrians and Konkanis in every corner of the nation are gearing up to celebrate Gudi Padwa. It is a spring festival marking the beginning of the Marathi New Year. Also known as Samvatsar Padvo, Gudi Padwa is celebrated on the first day of the Chaitra month, as per the Hindu calendar. This year, the day falls today on April 7 and needless to say, the occasion is celebrated with much pomp and fervour.

From people decorating their houses, creating beautiful rangolis and wearing new clothes to offering prayer to god, people everywhere celebrate the day with much enthusiasm. But let’s confess. No festival is complete without a lip-smacking feast. On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, people prepare delectable traditional food. Therefore, to add to your joyous celebration, we have pulled together a list of traditional dishes that you must try this Marathi New Year.

1. Puran PoliWell, it would honestly be a sin if we start our list without puran poli right on top. This stuffed flatbread is one of the most popular Maharashtrian delicacies that one must try out. The hero of the dish is the chana dal filling. The ones who haven’t tried it before should know that it has a sweet melt-in-mouth texture.
2. Kothimbir VadiThis is one of the most delicious and crispy snacks that is prepared using gram flour. It is often prepared in Maharashtrian households during special occasions. To make this, gram flour is mixed with coriander leaves, peanuts, sesame seeds and spices.
3. ShrikhandWe do not shy away from confessing that we believe in the saying “Life is short, eat dessert first”. And to help you make it possible, we have this lip-smacking dessert that is definitely a must-have. Prepared with yoghurt and saffron milk, this will honestly make your tummy do the happy dance with those garnished dry fruits.
4. BhakarwadiThis is another popular snack from Western India. Bhakarwadi are basically deep-fried and crispy pinwheels or spirals. They have a sweet, spicy and tangy taste. But before you give it a try, you must know that you can be addicted to this, especially during tea time.
5. BasundiCan be called a close cousin of rabri, basundi is yet another decadent dish that will end up becoming your ultimate favourite. Prepared with milk, which is boiled and thickened, the dish is served with the regal garnishing of nuts.