As we usher in the New Year with the celebration of Gudi Padwa, Mumbai has a variety of mouth-watering delicacies to offer. From traditional Maharashtrian dishes to gourmet creations, the restaurants in Mumbai have something special for everyone. Whether it’s a special family meal or a festive treat, here are some of the best Gudi Padwa menus to try in Mumbai.
1. Local flavours
The New Year is celebrated during the spring festival known as Gudi Padwa. On the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, which usually falls in March or April, it is observed. Every year, Aaswad honours this time of year by offering a variety of foods that are only available during this season. A special Chaitra thali is also available, which includes dishes like fansachi bhaji, kajuchi usal (cashew curry), batata suki bhaji, aamras, ambe dal, masale bhaat, kadhi, kobi pachadi, special bhaji, saal papdi, and kairi panhe.
Aaswad Upahar and Mithai Gruh
PRICE: Rs 100 onwards
WHEN: March 22 onwards, available for lunch and dinner
WHERE: Opposite Shiv Sena Bhavan, Dadar West
2. A humble spread
As part of their ongoing series of themed Sunday brunches, Mado Mado will offer a special Gudi Padwa brunch with dishes including shrikhand puri, puranpoli, kothimbir vadi, naralyache laadu, batate wade, and kalya chanyachi amti.
Mado Mado by Fairfield
PRICE: Rs 2,222 per person
WHEN: Today, 12 noon to 3.30 PM
WHERE: Building 16B, Sakinaka Tele Exchange Lane, Andheri East
3. Taste of home
Delicious home-cooked Maharashtrian dishes are provided by Supriya Mishra’s Shubharambh caterers in Thane and Mumbai. This time, a thali with her renowned puran poli or shrikhand puri, yellow potato bhaji, green vatana, aloo vadi, varan bhaat, papad, and achar are available as part of the Padwa special.
Shubharambh caterers
PRICE: Rs 180 onwards
WHEN: March 23
CALL: 98206 84252
4. Thalipith
Thalipith is one of the most popular Gudi Padwa dishes in Mumbai. It is a speciality of the region, made with rice and gram flour, sweetened with jaggery and flavoured with cardamom, nutmeg and saffron. It is served hot, with a dollop of ghee or butter on top.
PRICE: Rs 200 onwards
WHEN: March 22
5. Puran Poli
Another popular Gudi Padwa dish in Mumbai is Puran Poli. It is a sweet flatbread made with wheat flour, jaggery and a stuffing of chana dal. The stuffing is flavoured with cardamom, nutmeg and saffron, and the flatbread is usually served with a dollop of ghee or butter.
PRICE: Rs 150 onwards
WHEN: March 24
6. Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a popular dessert that is served during Gudi Padwa in Mumbai. It is a thick yogurt-based sweet dish flavoured with saffron, cardamom, nutmeg and a generous helping of sugar. It is usually served chilled with a garnish of chopped nuts and a dollop of ghee.
PRICE: Rs 180 onwards
WHEN: March 23
These are some of the best Gudi Padwa menus to try in Mumbai. If you have not yet tried these traditional dishes, then make sure to do so this Gudi Padwa.
