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!
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Usha says
A good one for M. Mande looks flaky and crisp.
Suma Gandlur says
I am truly a sucker for traditional sweets and this one too is tempting me. It sounds like an open version kajjikaya.
Priya Suresh says
Mande looks super flaky to munch with a cup of coffee for evening snacks. Looks simply out of the world.
Pavani N says
That is such an interesting dessert Valli. Looks so flaky and delicious.
vaishali sabnani says
Sounds very interesting , Valli . I am imagining all the flavors and finding them very tempting .
Gayathri Kumar says
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...
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
Very flaky and yummy. Good one
Ranjana's craft blog says
Recently my mom in law made this. Very nicely narrated recipe.
Sapana Behl says
Mande looks like a flaky and delicious treat.I am loving your series.
Nalini's Kitchen says
Nice and interesting sweet,sounds like surul/suruttai poli made in our hometown..
The Pumpkin Farm says
it has come out so well Valli...Mande is otherwise very tough to work each time
Smruti Shah says
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!!
Harini-Jaya R says
Good find, Valli. It slightly resembles chiroti or as Suma said an open kajjikaya. But delicious in any form, right?
Kalyani says
resembles chiroti although probably a thicker version !! great spread with the sweets...
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
This one is loaded with goodness. Like others mentioned this is like a open faced gujiya. Lovely pick!
Chef Mireille says
that stuffing must be so delicious - what a treat!
Ruchi Indu says
resembles chirottti na? Loved your version..
Padma Rekha says
Valli this recioe sounds like our suruttai poli which we made for ICC some time back, very tempting one..