Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. It fosters unity and community spirit, as people come together to install Ganesha idols in their homes and public pandals (temporary shrines). The festival lasts 10 days, during which devotees offer prayers, sweets like modaks, and perform cultural activities. The grand immersion (Visarjan) of Ganesha idols in water symbolizes the cycle of birth and death and reminds people of life's impermanence. It is especially significant in Maharashtra but is celebrated widely across India.
Favourite Festive Special Dish Kudumulu / Undrallu
Kudumulu or undrallu are Telangana and Andhra style steamed rice balls. These are offered as prasadam to Lord Ganesha during the vinayaka chavithi pooja. Different regions have their own meaning regarding these terms kudumulu or undrallu. Undrallu made with rice rava. The flavors are quite simple but the taste is amazing.
Once the water comes to a rolling boil, reduce the flame and add salt as needed.
Mix well and add the rice rava and stir well.Cook on low flame for 2 whistle or 10-15 mins.
Take out the mixture and keep it aside for 15mins.
Once it is warm enough to handle, make them into round balls.
Repeat the process with rest of the prepared mixture.
Procedure for Preparing Coconut Yogurt Chutney
Take the grated coconut, green chilies, salt and yogurt in a grinder. Grind all the ingredients till the whole chutney mixture turns into a smooth paste. Optionally add a little bit of water for a bit thin consistency.
Procedure for Tempering the Chutney
Heat oil in a small pan. First crackle the mustard seeds.
Then add the red chilies & curry leaves.
Fry for a few seconds until the curry leaves start to become crisp. Make sure the red chilies don't burn.
