Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes by DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram 

Basundi

Method

• Simmer milk in thick bottom pan along with crushed cardamom and saffron till it is reduced by 60 percent
• Add chopped nuts and roasted chirongi
• Serve warm, hot or chilled and garnish it with slivered almonds and pista

Karanji

Filling

Method

• Sieve maida, add rawa and knead to a semi-soft consistency using milk
• Dry roast grated coconut, khuskhus and rawa in a vessel until it gives a nice aroma
• Take off heat, let it cool and add raisins, chirongi, cardamom powder and sugar
• Divide the dough into equal size balls
• Flatten to round disc using a rolling pin. Add filling in the centre and close to form a
• Semi-circle. Neatly seal the edges in a pattern
• Deep fry in ghee at slow heat to golden colour
• Let it cool and store

“Basundi and Karanji are traditional Maharashtrian desserts and are often relished during festivals. While Karanji is a crispy and flaky outer cover with sweet coconut stuffing, Basundi is made of sweetened, thickened milk with chopped almonds, cashews and pistachios. Spread joy and relish these special recipes with your loved ones on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi”

Executive Chef, Sandeep Panwar

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