Ukadiche modak is a delicious traditional Maharashtrian delicacy which is made during Ganesh puja to worship Lord Ganesha. Modaks are made with steamed rice flour shells filled with filling made from freshly grated coconut, jaggery, nuts, flavored with cardamom powder and nutmeg. For this recipe adding Indian blackberry a.k.a. jamun puree to rice flour gave a beautiful color to the traditional modaks. The most important aspect of making modaks is getting the perfect shape which is done by making rice flour petals and requires some practice before you can get perfection. There are modak mould available in market and that makes it easier to get the right shape for modak. For traditional ukadiche modak recipe here.
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Methi Malai Kofta Curry
Malai Kofta is a classic, rich, creamy and delicious North Indian dish. It is a dish which is perfect for parties and gatherings on special days. This recipe showcases the flavor of Methi within the normal Malai Kofta recipe. You can make it with or without Methi. Malai refers to the cream and the koftas are deep fried paneer and vegetable dumplings. The Paneer balls stuffed with fig and nuts, added to a rich tomato cream base sauce serves as a great side dish for Naan, Parathas, Kulchas and jeera rice.
Poi Leaves (Malabar Spinach) Pakora
Poi leaves are also called as Malabar Spinach or Basella Spinach and generally available in Indian grocery stores or Asian market. Poi leaves are glossy, broad, deep green and thick. The pakora/bhajji made from Poi leaves tastes awesome and goes very well as snack item with tea. It can be prepared in both way either shallow fry or deep fry. In fact you can bake as well if you are worried about oil. However the best taste is in deep fried as always.
Mango Falooda
Falooda is one of the popular cool dessert in India. Mango Falooda is made with milk, mango, home made strawberry jelly, sabja seeds flavored with Rrooh Afza and khus syrup. I have used rose syrup flavored falooda sev, and you can find at any Indian store if you do not want to make it at home. Mango falooda is a refreshing dessert during the summer and really rich. 
Tilapia Fish Manchurian Dry
Manchurian’s are a very popular Indo Chinese starter and a personal favorite for most people. Tilapia fish Manchurian is a manchurian recipe similar to gobhi Manchurian or chicken Manchurian. In this recipe, the fish is crispy from the outside and soft and juicy inside. Prepared in tangy, flavorful sauces, this manchurian proves to be soothing to your taste buds. Fish lovers, I am sure you would also love it.
Salmon Fish Kabab
Salmon fish kabab is a very nice appetizer for fish lovers. It’s very light and easy to prepare. I have used only onion in this recipe, but feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers.
Lychee Ice Cream
Ice creams is everyone’s favorite, especially during summer! Lychee is an Asian fruit and is a seasonal sweet juicy small fruit which is available only during summer. Lychee ice cream is made from Lychee pulp, milk sugar and flavored with vanilla. Generally in India you can get Lychee ice cream in stores however making it fresh has it’s own awesome taste. 
Grilled chili chicken
Grilled chili chicken is one of the favorite starters. Grilled chicken sauteed with bell peppers and tangy sauces, makes this dish delicious. In this recipe, i have used grilled chicken instant of fried chicken, but you can use fried chicken if you like. People loved it and it goes very well with drinks. This recipe is very easy to make and perfect for your parties.