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    Mande | How to make Chavde ~ Ganesh Chaturthi Special

    Published: Apr 14, 2016 · Modified: Nov 3, 2020 by Srivalli · 18 Comments

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    Mande - A to Z Maharashtrian Sweet

    Mande has been on my to-do list for the longest period. Still, when I was finalizing the list for this series, I never thought about it as it never struck me that it was a Maharashtrian sweet. I had bookmarked because I was planning to make different Neivedyams for Ganesh Chaturthi and never came about making this.

    I had on the list starting with M, sweets like  Moogachya Peethache Laadoo, Masala Doodh, Mangana. Since I seem to have ended up making quite some ladoos, I thought of Moogachya Peethache, which is moong dal laddos, then read about Mangana, which was the same as our channa dal payasam. As I already have both Amma's and Athamma's version shared, there was nothing new to the recipe.

    I was still thinking over this when an FB link took me to a blog that I used to read long back. I happened to read through a couple of posts when suddenly this Mande popped up. I immediately went back to my pending list and lo I have this bookmarked. The recipe is so simple and quick to get done. Obviously, you will find me frying at the fall of a pin, so I wondered why I delayed in making this for so long. Still, I was happy I have a new one in the series to be shared here.

    When I had made and enjoyed the sweet, it reminded me of something similar that we make. I am not able to pinpoint. However, this is a sweet indulgence and so quick to make that you can do it in no time if your kids want some sweets for snacks. Which mine never does, so I may have to rethink on that.

    According to the source, these Chavde are popular during Ganesh Chaturthi pooja, along with Modak. I can only imagine how much enjoyment goes in while enjoying these sweets.
    These sweets were also the quickest to disappear. It was unbelievable that these got over within minutes of clicking these pictures. So take my word, make these, and enjoy!



    Mande / Chavde
    Makes 10 pieces
    Ingredients:
    For the dough:
    All-purpose flour - 1 cup
    Salt - 1/2 tsp
    Vegetable shortening / Ghee - 1 tbsp
    Water to knead
    Oil for Deep frying
    For the stuffing:
    Powdered sugar 1/2 cup
    Cardamom 1 tsp powdered
    sesame seeds - 1 tbsp
    shredded coconut - 2 tbsp
    Roasted Mixed nuts for garnish (this is not traditionally added)
    How to make Mande
    For the dough
    In a wide bowl, take all the ingredients and slowly add water to knead to a soft, pliable dough. It should not be very soft but well kneaded. Once done, let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
    For the filling
    Toast the sesame seeds in a pan until they just start to change color. Turn off the stove and allow the seeds to cool.
    Chop and roast all the nuts, keep it aside.
    Take all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
    to make the chavde
    Heat a kadai with just enough oil for deep frying.
    Divide the dough into 10 pieces.
    Dust well and roll each ball into a really thin disc, around 5-6 inches in diameter. Pat off the flour that may be on the discs.
    Slide the discs into the hot oil, and fry on both sides till it becomes stiff. The disc should be stiff but at the same time soft enough to fold over.
    Place the disc on a plate covered with a kitchen towel to absorb any oil. I also keep another towel handy to blot away any oil on the top. Working fast, sprinkle about a tablespoon of the sugar mixture over one-half of the chavda, then fold over the other half to form a semi-circle. Spring a couple more teaspoons of the sugar mixture over half the semi circle and fold over once more.
    Set aside to cool, preferably on a rack. You have to let the chavde cool thoroughly for the crispy, crackly texture.
    Enjoy

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    Mande | How to make Chavde ~ Ganesh Chaturthi Special

    Cuisine Maharashtra
    Occasion Ganesh Chaturthi
    Author Srivalli
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    1. Usha says

      April 14, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      A good one for M. Mande looks flaky and crisp.

      Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur says

      April 14, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      I am truly a sucker for traditional sweets and this one too is tempting me. It sounds like an open version kajjikaya.

      Reply
    3. Priya Suresh says

      April 14, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      Mande looks super flaky to munch with a cup of coffee for evening snacks. Looks simply out of the world.

      Reply
    4. Pavani N says

      April 14, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      That is such an interesting dessert Valli. Looks so flaky and delicious.

      Reply
    5. vaishali sabnani says

      April 15, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Sounds very interesting , Valli . I am imagining all the flavors and finding them very tempting .

      Reply
    6. Gayathri Kumar says

      April 15, 2016 at 10:21 am

      I think we made an identical sweet for ICC. Deep fried maida discs, sprinkled with filling and rolled and left to set. This looks like a delicious snack for kids...

      Reply
    7. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says

      April 15, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Very flaky and yummy. Good one

      Reply
    8. Ranjana's craft blog says

      April 15, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      Recently my mom in law made this. Very nicely narrated recipe.

      Reply
    9. Sapana Behl says

      April 15, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Mande looks like a flaky and delicious treat.I am loving your series.

      Reply
    10. Nalini's Kitchen says

      April 15, 2016 at 11:49 pm

      Nice and interesting sweet,sounds like surul/suruttai poli made in our hometown..

      Reply
    11. The Pumpkin Farm says

      April 16, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      it has come out so well Valli...Mande is otherwise very tough to work each time

      Reply
    12. Smruti Shah says

      April 17, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      The Mande have come out really great, super flaky and perfect. Great choice for M. I completely forgot about them when I was listing down Marathi recipes from M!!

      Reply
    13. Harini-Jaya R says

      April 19, 2016 at 1:50 am

      Good find, Valli. It slightly resembles chiroti or as Suma said an open kajjikaya. But delicious in any form, right?

      Reply
    14. Kalyani says

      April 20, 2016 at 7:08 am

      resembles chiroti although probably a thicker version !! great spread with the sweets...

      Reply
    15. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      April 22, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      This one is loaded with goodness. Like others mentioned this is like a open faced gujiya. Lovely pick!

      Reply
    16. Chef Mireille says

      May 01, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      that stuffing must be so delicious - what a treat!

      Reply
    17. Ruchi Indu says

      May 14, 2016 at 4:20 am

      resembles chirottti na? Loved your version..

      Reply
    18. Padma Rekha says

      May 27, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Valli this recioe sounds like our suruttai poli which we made for ICC some time back, very tempting one..

      Reply

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