Ganesh Chaturti or Chovat is celebrated on the 4th day of the Shukla paksha bright fortnight of the Bhadrapada month (as per the Amavasyant Panchangam). A few days before Ganesh Chaturti, markets in Goa are flooded with Matoli items including a variety of vegetables used in traditional Goan recipes. Many dishes are prepared during the 3 main days - Tai, Chovat and Pancham. Specific menu is followed on each day and meals are typically served on banana leaves. What is matoli ? What is the significance ? Why is food served on banana leaves ? What is navyachi puja and why is it performed ? Download and read the following ebook for all these answers and a collection of traditional recipes.... click here to download
