Today is popularly celebrated as Pancake Tuesday by Catholics in Mumbai, and around the world. It is observed a day before Lent, which starts on Ash Wednesday, to finish all the eggs and fats in the home, before the period of fasting
Every year, Mumbai's Catholics including the Goan, Mangalorean and East Indian communities make pancakes for Pancake Tuesday before Ash Wednesday that marks the period of Lent before Easter. Photos Courtesy: Jeanelle Rodrigues/Dinelle Lobo/Krislyn Gomes
- Every year, the Catholic community makes pancakes for Pancake Tuesday before Ash Wednesday
- The tradition is followed to finish all the rich food to prepare for fasting during Lent
- Over the years, recipes have changed to include jaggery instead of sugar, and more colour
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