Vinayaka Chavithi is one of the most beautiful festivals celebrated in our homes. Along with the beautiful Ganesh idol, pooja, flowers and prasadam, food has a very special place in this festival.
In many Telugu families, Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations continue for several days. During these 11 days, different traditional dishes are prepared as an offering to Lord Vinayaka and are later enjoyed by the whole family.
At Rajugarivantalu, I always feel that festival food is not just about taste. It carries our traditions, childhood memories and the love with which our elders prepared every dish.
Here is a simple 11-day Vinayaka Chavithi food menu with traditional dishes that you can prepare at home.
Day 1 – Modakalu & Undrallu
The first day is incomplete without Undrallu and Modakalu.
Undrallu made with rice rava, chana dal and a little seasoning are one of the most traditional offerings for Lord Ganesha. Sweet modakalu with jaggery and coconut are another favourite.
Special dishes:
Kudumulu / Modakalu
Undrallu
Chalimidi
Panakam
Day 2 – Bellam Kudumulu
On the second day, we can prepare simple and delicious Bellam Kudumulu.
Rice flour, jaggery and coconut come together beautifully in this recipe. Steaming them gives a soft texture and wonderful aroma.
Menu:
Bellam Kudumulu
Senaga pappu
Pulihora
Curd rice
Day 3 – Pulihora Special
Pulihora is one of those dishes that is perfect for any festival. The combination of tamarind, sesame, peanuts and tempering gives it a wonderful festive flavour.
For Vinayaka Chavithi, Pulihora can be offered as prasadam along with a simple sweet.
Menu:
Pulihora
Chakkara Pongali
Potato fry
Curd
Day 4 – Chakkara Pongali
A festive meal feels complete with Chakkara Pongali.
Rice and moong dal cooked with jaggery, ghee, cashews and raisins make this dish rich and delicious.
Menu:
Chakkara Pongali
Mudda Pappu
Pumpkin curry
Pulihora
Appadam
Day 5 – Boorelu Special
For a slightly grander festive menu, Boorelu are a wonderful choice.
The sweet filling made with chana dal and jaggery is covered with a soft batter and deep fried until golden.
Menu:
Poornam Boorelu
Pulihora
Tomato pappu
Vegetable curry
Curd rice
Day 6 – Garelu & Payasam
Crispy Garelu with a bowl of creamy payasam make a lovely traditional meal.
Garelu can be prepared fresh and offered as prasadam.
Menu:
Medu Garelu
Semiya Payasam
Coconut chutney
Rice
Dal
Day 7 – Traditional Vegetarian Meal
By the seventh day, we can prepare a complete traditional Andhra vegetarian meal.
A hot serving of rice with dal, vegetable curry and a little ghee is always comforting.
Menu:
Mudda Pappu
Bendakaya fry
Sorakaya curry
Rasam
Curd
Sweet Pongali
Day 8 – Sweet Pongali & Vada
Sweet Pongali and vada make a delicious combination for the festival days.
The aroma of ghee and jaggery while preparing Pongali itself brings a festive feeling into the kitchen.
Menu:
Sweet Pongali
Garelu
Pulihora
Cabbage curry
Curd rice
Day 9 – Coconut Special
Coconut is used in many traditional festival recipes. On this day, a simple coconut-based menu can be prepared.
Menu:
Coconut rice
Coconut chutney
Chalimidi
Senaga pappu
Vegetable fry
Payasam
Day 10 – Kudumulu & Paramannam
Kudumulu are one of the dishes most closely associated with Vinayaka worship.
Along with steamed kudumulu, Paramannam made with rice, milk and jaggery is a wonderful traditional sweet.
Menu:
Kudumulu
Paramannam
Pulihora
Dal
Vegetable curry
Day 11 – Grand Vinayaka Prasadam
The final day can be celebrated with a traditional festive meal.
This is the day when the family comes together, offers food to Lord Vinayaka and shares the prasadam with everyone.
Grand menu:
Undrallu
Kudumulu
Pulihora
Chakkara Pongali
Poornam Boorelu
Garelu
Vegetable curry
Dal
Rasam
Curd rice
Payasam
Vinayaka Chavithi Food – More Than Just Recipes
For us, festival food is not only about preparing something delicious. Every recipe has a story behind it.
The smell of steaming kudumulu, the sound of tempering for pulihora, the sweetness of jaggery and coconut, and the aroma of ghee from Pongali all remind us of our childhood and the festivals we celebrated with our families.
These traditional recipes may look simple, but they bring everyone together around the dining table.
This Vinayaka Chavithi, let us celebrate Lord Vinayaka with devotion, happiness and a delicious traditional meal made with love.
Ganapathi Bappa Morya!
Vinayaka Chavithi Subhakankshalu!
— Rajugarivantalu
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