Gudi Padwa 2025 Special: Traditional Food Recipes to Celebrate the Festive Spirit

Gudi Padwa 2025 Special: Traditional Food Recipes to Celebrate the Festive Spirit

Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of a new year for Maharashtrian and Konkani communities, celebrated with joy, cultural rituals, and of course, lip-smacking traditional food! This vibrant festival is incomplete without preparing a variety of special dishes that carry the essence of heritage and festivity. In this blog, let’s explore some classic Gudi Padwa special food recipes that you can easily whip up to make your celebrations even more delightful.

What will you read:

  • Know about different Gudi Padwa special food recipes like Puran Poli, Shrikhand, Sabudana Khichdi, and more.
  • How to prepare these traditional dishes using innovative kitchen appliances!

Traditional Recipes for Gudi Padwa:

1. Puran Poli:

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Cuisine: Maharashtrian
  • Course: Main Course/Dessert
  • Serves: 4

Puran Poli is a classic Gudi Padwa special dish loved for its sweet and nutty flavours.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
  • 1 cup jaggery
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • A pinch of nutmeg powder
  • Ghee for roasting

Instructions:

  • Cook chana dal until soft and mash it thoroughly.
  • Mix jaggery into the cooked dal and simmer until the mixture thickens into a smooth filling. Add cardamom and nutmeg powder.
  • Knead the wheat flour into a soft dough.
  • Roll out a small dough ball, stuff it with the dal-jaggery mixture, and seal the edges.
  • Flatten into a thin disc and roast on a hot pan with ghee until golden brown.

Serve Puran Poli warm with a dollop of ghee to truly savour its authentic taste.

2. Shrikhand:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours (chilling time)
  • Cuisine: Maharashtrian
  • Course: Dessert
  • Serves: 4

Shrikhand is a creamy, rich dessert made with strained yogurt and flavoured with saffron and cardamom.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups hung curd
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • A pinch of saffron strands soaked in warm milk
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • Slivered almonds and pistachios for garnish

Instructions:

  • Mix the hung curd with powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Add the saffron milk and cardamom powder, blending well.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Garnish with nuts before serving.

Pair Shrikhand with puris for a quintessential Gudi Padwa special food experience.

3. Sabudana Khichdi:

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: Maharashtrian
  • Course: Breakfast/Snack
  • Serves: 4

This versatile dish made with tapioca pearls is a fasting favourite, but it’s also a Gudi Padwa special recipe enjoyed by all.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sabudana (soaked overnight)
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts (crushed)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 green chili (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • Salt and sugar to taste
  • Fresh coriander and lemon juice for garnish

Instructions:

  • Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and green chili.
  • Add soaked sabudana, roasted peanuts, salt, and sugar. Cook until pearls turn translucent.

Garnish with coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

4. Kothimbir Vadi:

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Cuisine: Maharashtrian
  • Course: Snack
  • Serves: 4

This crispy coriander-based snack is perfect as a festive appetizer.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1 cup besan (gram flour)
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • Water as needed
  • Oil for frying

Instructions:

  • Mix coriander leaves, besan, and spices with water to make a thick batter.
  • Steam the batter in a greased plate until firm, then cut into squares or diamonds.
  • Shallow fry or deep fry until golden brown and serve hot with green chutney.

Festive Cooking Made Simple and Joyful:

Preparing these Gudi Padwa dishes can be a joyful experience, but why not make it even more convenient? Here’s how innovative kitchen appliances like the Wipro Vesta 1.8 L Cool Touch Electric Kettle and Wipro Elato Multi Cooker Kettle can simplify the process:

Wipro Vesta Cool Touch Kettle:

  • Time Saver: Boils water in minutes, perfect for making tea or heating water for soaking ingredients like sabudana.
  • Safety First: Cool touch exterior and triple-layer protection ensure safety during busy festive cooking.
  • High Capacity: Can serve up to 5-6 people in one go, ideal for group festivities.
  • Eco-Friendly Build: Made from food-grade stainless steel, ensuring no harmful plastic contamination.

Wipro Elato Multi Cooker Kettle:

  • Multi-Functional: Use the concurrent cooking feature to prepare tea while boiling jaggery for Puran Poli.
  • Safety & Longevity: Cool touch handles and rust-resistant materials make it durable and safe for daily use.
  • Transparent Cooking: The tempered glass lid allows you to monitor your Shrikhand’s saffron infusion or keep an eye on simmering soups.

These appliances are a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, helping you craft Gudi Padwa recipes effortlessly while preserving their authentic taste.

This Gudi Padwa, treat your family to these traditional dishes and celebrate the festival with flavours that speak of love, joy, and togetherness. With the Wipro Vesta Cool Touch Electric Kettle and Wipro Elato Multi Cooker Kettle, you can simplify your festive cooking without compromising on taste or tradition.

Let the aroma of Puran Poli, Shrikhand, and other festive treats fill your home as you welcome the New Year with happiness and prosperity. Happy Gudi Padwa!

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