Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival of Lord Ganesha, is incomplete without delicious food offerings. The tradition of preparing festive dishes at home adds warmth to the celebration and is considered an expression of devotion. From sweet modaks to savory delights, here are 7 foods you can prepare for Ganesh Chaturthi:
The most loved prasad of Lord Ganesha, modaks are a must-have. You can prepare the classic ukadiche modak (steamed with rice flour and jaggery-coconut filling) or try fried modaks for a crispy twist. Nowadays, chocolate and dry-fruit versions are also popular.
A festive flatbread stuffed with jaggery and chana dal mixture, puran poli is soft, sweet, and filling. It’s served with ghee or milk and is a staple in Maharashtrian households during Ganesh Chaturthi.
From besan ladoo to rava ladoo and coconut ladoo, these melt-in-the-mouth sweets are easy to prepare and perfect as prasad. They also make for great festive treats to share with guests.
A deep-fried sweet dumpling filled with grated coconut, dry fruits, and jaggery, karanji (also known as gujiya) is another festive favorite that symbolizes abundance and prosperity.
A South Indian festive dish, sundal is made with soaked legumes like chickpeas or green gram, sautéed with coconut and tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves. It’s light, nutritious, and offered as naivedyam.
Every celebration calls for a bowl of payasam (kheer). You can make it with rice, vermicelli, or sabudana, flavored with cardamom, saffron, and garnished with nuts. It adds a touch of sweetness to the festive meal.
Along with sweets, savory snacks like batata bhaji, aloo wadi, or farsan platters are served during Ganesh Chaturthi. They balance out the festive spread and are loved by family and guests alike.
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