This is a collection of recipes for Vinayaka Chavithi, largely from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. I have also included a couple of recipes from Maharashtra as Ganesh Chaturthi is the biggest festival in this adopted state of mine.
Recipes for Vinayaka Chavithi | Ganesh Chaturthi from Andhra, Telangana & Maharashtra
Andhra Rava Appalu | Suji Appam | Deep-fried Semolina Halwa Discs
Rava Appalu are deep-fried discs of Suji Halwa that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.
This easy-to-make sweet is offered as naivedyam in Andhra and is a popular dessert for kids.
Sudha Sindhu: Almond Paste and Mava Balls Simmered in Saffron Milk
Sudha Sindhu is lesser known Bengali Sweet that I discovered during my research. It is essentially Almond Paste and Mava balls simmered in saffron-flavoured reduced and sweetened milk. The result is a decadent dessert that is delicately flavoured, not too sweet and creamy.
It does take some time to make but then the result is simply fabulous.
Karamani Sundal | Alasandala Guggillu | Bobbarla Guggillu
Called Karamani Sundal in Tamil Nadu and Alasandala Guggillu or Bobbarla Guggillu in Andhra, this is a simple snack of boiled and tempered black-eyed peas seasoned with grated coconut.
Malvani Kala Vatana Sambar | Kalya Vatanyachi Usal
Malvani Kala Vatana Sambar, also called Kalya Vatanyachi Usal or Kala Vatana Rassa, is typically served with Malvani Vade.
It is also served as naivedya for Janmashtami and Ganesh Chaturthi.
Ellu Sadam | Nuvvula Annam | Ellodarai: South Indian Sesame Rice
Called Ellu Sadam or Ellodarai in Tamil Nadu, and Nuvvula Annam in Andhra, this is a delicious South Indian Sesame Rice.
It is offered as Naivedyam during Navratri and Puratasi Masam Venkateshwara Pooja.
Ksheerannam: Creamy, Saffron-flavoured Rice Kheer from Andhra
Ksheerannam is a thick, rich and creamy rice kheer made by cooking rice in saffron-flavoured milk till all the milk is absorbed.
Once you taste this Andhra Chawal ka Kheer, you may not want to go back to the usual kheer.
Paneer Ghee Roast from Mangalore
Paneer Ghee Roast is an vibrant, aromatic, and flavourful Paneer dish from Mangalore.
Super simple to make (it needs less than 30 minutes to make), this Ghee Roast Paneer can be enjoyed
Butterfly Pea Flower Tisane | Shankhapushpi Herbal Tea
Shankhapushpi or Butterfly Pea Flower is widely used in Ayurveda. It boosts memory & concentration while relieving stress and anxiety.
These gorgeous Shankhapushpi Teas (Butterfly Pea Flower Tisane) are super easy to make, and aren’t they a joy to behold?
Moong Sprouts Dosa | Low Potassium Pesarattu for Renal Diet
Moong Sprouts Dosa is a low-potassium recipe adapted from the Andhra Pesarattu.
I used well-sprouted Moong to make this dosa which is suitable for a renal diet followed by people suffering from kidney diet.
Tinde ki Sabzi | Punjabi Tinda Masala (Also a Low Potassium Recipe)
I first tasted this Tinde ki Sabzi or Punjabi Tinda Masala when my neighbour Reema shared some with me.
As a bonus, this is also a low potassium recipe that can be enjoyed by people adhering to a renal diet or kidney diet because of CKD.
Peanut Sundal | Verkadalai Sundal | Palli Guggillu | Verusenaga Guggillu
Peanut Sundal, Verkadalai Sundal, Verusenaga Guggillu, or Palli Guggillu.
Call it by any name, this traditional favourite of boiled peanuts flavoured with grated coconut and a tempering is just the perfect snack. It is vegan, gluten-free, protein-rich to boot!
