Gudi Padwa, the vibrant Maharashtrian New Year, is a celebration of fresh beginnings, joy, and the warmth of family gatherings. It’s a time for colourful decorations, traditional rituals, and a spread of delicious dishes that bring everyone together. This quick recipe is made with fresh padwal, peanuts, and coconut, bringing a perfect balance of taste and texture. Light, crunchy, and refreshing, it brightens up your festive spread and pairs wonderfully with roti, paratha, or curd rice, making every bite a little celebration. This dish is perfect for those who love simple yet traditional recipes that brighten up the festive feast.
Ingredients
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1 cupPadwal (Snake Gourd), grated
1 tablespoonRoasted peanut powder
½ teaspoonSugar
½ teaspoonCrushed green chillies
1 teaspoonFresh scraped coconut
1 teaspoonChopped coriander leaves
½ teaspoonLemon juice
to tasteSalt
1 teaspoonPure ghee (clarified butter) For Tempering / Tadka
Wash the padwal well. Cut it open, remove the seeds and grate it finely with the peel. Lightly squeeze out the extra water from the grated padwal.
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Step 2: Mix The Koshimbir Base
In a bowl, combine the grated padwal with crushed green chillies, roasted peanut powder, sugar, scraped coconut, chopped coriander leaves, lemon juice and salt. Mix everything gently so the flavors combine well.
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Step 3: Prepare The Tempering (Tadka)
Heat ghee in a small pan on medium flame. Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. Once they release their aroma, add a pinch of hing and then turn off the heat.
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Step 4: Combine And Finish
Pour the hot tempering over the prepared padwal mixture. Mix well so the flavours spread evenly through the salad.