The traditional sweets in Maharashtra hold cultural and religious significance. Here are some popular traditional sweets of Maharashtra that you can try at home.
Modak
1.
It is one of the sweets from Maharashtra that is associated with Ganesh Chaturthi. Modak consists of a soft rice flour shell filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut, jaggery, and aromatic spices such as cardamom and nutmeg.
Puran Poli
2.
Puran poli is a popular sweet flatbread made during the festivities of Maharashtra. Puran is a mixture of cooked chana dal, jaggery or sugar, ghee, and fragrant spices like cardamom and nutmeg. The dough is rolled out, filled with the puran, and cooked till golden brown and crispy.
Shrikhand
3.
It is made from strained curd which is mixed with sugar, saffron, and aromatic cardamom. It is garnished with slivered almonds, pistachios, or a sprinkle of edible rose petals.
Basundi
4.
It is made by simmering milk over low heat until it thickens and reduces, resulting in a rich, velvety texture. It is infused with aromatic saffron, cardamom, and sometimes a hint of nutmeg.
Karanji
5.
It is a special Holi and Diwali delicacy that is also known as karjikai or gujiya. The outer covering is made from refined flour or semolina dough, rolled out thin, and filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut, jaggery, or sugar, and a blend of aromatic spices such as cardamom and nutmeg.