August 26, 2016 Events and Festivals, India

Pateti and Parsi New Year

Pateti and Parsi New Year

The significance of the word ‘Pateti’-is derived from the Middle Persian word for repentance Patet. Papeti or Pateti is New Year’s Eve for orthodox Parsi’s who follow the Shahenshahi Calendar. The next day is considered as ‘Navroze’ which is the New Year’s Day.

Pateti, is, therefore, a day for all good Parsi’s to reflect on their thoughts, words and deeds of the previous year and to repent on those that they were not so proud of. This repentance allows one to dedicate the New Year to good thoughts, good words and good deeds as a process of self-improvement and self-growth.

Chalk used to celebrate Parsi New Year
Chalk- Parsi Rangoli
Toran on the door to mark the celebrations for the Parsi New Year
Toran – A glass bead garland adorned on the door

The feasting begins and the ‘chalk’ and colourful ‘torans’ (Toran – A glass bead garland adorned on the door) are adorned and to thank Ahura Mazda for all that has been bestowed upon one, however, small or big, and say a thank you, for no matter how well you have lived your life, always remember there is someone more fortunate or well of than you as well as someone less fortunate than you.

This year the Parsi’s or Zoroastrians celebrated their New Year on 17 August.

The following are 2 dishes with their recipes that Parsi’s relish on their New Year.

Palak Mutton (Spinach Mutton)

Pateti and Parsi New Year recipe, Palak mutton
Palak Gosht, Lamb with Spinach, Mutton Palak. Image source
Ingredients for palak mutton, parsi New year recipes

method to prepare palak mutton, parsi new year recipes

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Kheema Kaleji Masala (Mutton mince liver masala)

Karan Alimchandani - Pateti or Parsi New year recipe- Keema Kaleji masala
It is the non-veg dish also called mutton Keema. Image source
Ingredients used for Kheema Khaleji Masala

Method to prepare kheema khaleji Masala

Bon appetit on Parsi New Year


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Kash Pals
Kash Pals loves to read, write and travel, DIY, Coffee, Music, Photography, Family, Friends and Life. She believes as you move through this life...you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life- and travel- leaves marks on you.

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7 Comments

  1. Vibha Ravi (PixelVoyages)
    August 26, 2016

    I like that – ‘no matter how well you’ve lived your life, there is always someone more fortunate or less fortunate than you.’ A humbling thought indeed and the right way to begin a new year.

  2. paintdigi
    August 26, 2016

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    1. Kash Pals
      August 29, 2016

      Thank you. I will check out your creations in a bit.

  3. Untraveled Routes
    August 27, 2016

    It’s an amazing post!! Especially how you have explained the method of preparation. I have come across Parsi community only when I was in Mumbai…they are awesome

    1. Kash Pals
      August 29, 2016

      Thank you, I am glad to know you enjoyed reading this post on Parsi community which is minuscule but is awesome with their delicious recipes.

  4. Hargun Wahi
    August 27, 2016

    Great to know about a new culture and how we are all the same in one or the other respect.
    Thanks for sharing!

    1. Kash Pals
      August 29, 2016

      Your welcome dear, do stay tuned in for more.

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