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Ganesh Chaturthi Festival and Recipes

Aug 31, 2019 | Last Updated: Sep 20, 2023 | by Swati

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All about Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Utsav and Collection of desserts, snacks and main course recipes for recipes for the auspicious Festival

Celebrate Ganesh Utsav with these traditonal and some fusion recipes for Bhog/Prasad and to serve to your guests.

In 2023 Ganesh Chaturthi is on 19th September which commences a 10 day festival Ganeshostav with Ganesh Visarjan.

Recipe Collection for Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Utsav

Ganesh Chaturthi the 10 day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh is here and all around the world his devotees are busy in welcoming him by decorating their homes and of course making his favorite sweets(mithai) as a bhog/ prasad(food that is offered to Gods in Hindu religion).

Table of Contents
  • What is Ganesh Chaturthi
  • Significance of Ganesha
  • Beliefs associated Ganeshostav
  • How we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festival at our place
  • How we do Ganesh Pujan
  • Food for Ganpati
  • Indian Sweets/Mithai/Desserts
    • Modak, Ladoo and Burfi Recipes
    • Kheer and Phirni Recipes
    • Halwa and other Desserts Recipes
  • Savory Snacks
  • Yogurt/Dahi Based
  • Main Course and Curries

What is Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayak Chaturthi is one of the major festivals in India especially in Mumbai(Maharashtra) and South Indian States. Huge celebrations are planned in whole city and majority of people welcome Ganpati or Bappa in their home or society complexes.

As per the Hindu Calendar Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Forth day (Chaturthi) of the Bhadrapada. As per the Georgian calendar it falls in the month of August(end) or September(beginning).

The festival is marked with bringing Ganesha(clay idols) in our home or in big Pandals( made for large gatherings) and serving Him for 10 days . On the 10th day, also known as the Anat Chaturdashi the idol is immersed in nearby pond/lake/river/sea any clean water body. Not only people welcome Him with full pomp and pleasure but also say Goodbye to Him with dance, music and full procession.

Ganeshji as he is fondly called in Northern part of India and Bappa in Maharashtra/Mumbai respectively, is worshiped in form of kid. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Devi(Goddess) Parvati.

He also has different 108 names and is known as the "Lord of New Beginnings".

Significance of Ganesha

You must have read or heard about the story How Ganesh got his elephant head. But, do you know exactly the significance of the God with Elephant head?

Many see the union of Ganesha’s body and elephant head as a representation of how the spirit should live in harmony with nature.

His large elephant head is also an embodiment of wisdom and understanding.

His round belly can be seen as the cosmos, while the snake around his waist is the energy that holds the cosmos together.

The mouse he rides is like the wandering mind that can be controlled under the weight of knowledge.

He has four hands – one with an axe to cut off attachments, one with a rope to pull a person towards the highest goal, one with a sweet to reward those who live a life of spiritual discipline, and one held with the palm out to give blessings and protect those on the path of spirituality. (source: Online)

Ganpati-2022

Beliefs associated Ganeshostav

Bhagwan Ganesh is considered as the God of new beginnings, fresh starts, the one who removes obstacles, patron of learning. The 10 day Ganesh festival not only celebrates his birthday but also a social and community event that bring people together and promotes harmony.

As per one of the famous mythological belief, kid Ganesha, comes down to earth for 10 days and stays with us. On 10th day he says bye to all of us and goes back to his mom, Ma Parvati.

When I say we bring him home or people bring him home, we bring beautifully decorated Ganesh Idols made with clay, decorate Mandap or Pooja place or prayer place. During this time friends and relatives also come and visit Ganesh and take his blessings.

How we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi festival at our place

In 2007 when we shifted to Mumbai, we saw the tradition of bringing Bappa home(as Ganesha is fondly called in Mumbai). My daughter was around 5-6 years then and she insisted that we should also bring Him home. Since then, from 2010, we started the tradition of celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi at our place.

People book the idols from the idol makers a month in advance. Many people also make they own clay idols in t here home. Nowadays lot ECO friendly Ganesha are available, which do not cause the pollution of water bodies.

A day before Ganesh Chaturthi, we bring Him home, decorate Him with flowers, do pooja and offer him bhog/prasad of Kheer(Rice Pudding) and his favorite Motichoor Ladoos and Besan Ladoos. Lord Ganesha stays with us for 1 full and another half day and then we immerse him in the local river here, known as Ganesh Visarjan.

People with different cultural backgrounds have their own way of offering prayers. Many people bring Ganesha for 3 days, many for 5 days and at many homes He stays for all the 10 days.

How we do Ganesh Pujan

For performing traditional Pooja for Pratishtha , we call a priest(Panditji) on first day(morning time) and then next day in evening when we go Visarjan. He does all the traditional prayer recitation for us. I make Prasad/Bhog of Chawal Ki Kheer and Besan Ladoo for Bappa and then after prayers we offer it to HIM. The whole day friends keep coming, to pay their offering to the Divine..

Next day after in evening we go for Visarjan and come back to the empty house, it feels as though some loved left the home and went away. When my daughter was a kid she cried while watching the whole Visarjan ritual as she didn't want Bappa to go.

Our's may not be the traditional way of following the rituals but we do it with full love and devotion!!

It's been now 12 years now that we started bringing Ganesha to our home and are celebrating the festival.

I prepare desserts and special no-onion no-garlic dishes for bhog or prasad. Whatever we eat is offered to Ganesha for Prasad. Lord Ganesha is just like special guest and is treated with all the delicacies.

In this post I have compiled sweets/desserts that we can offer to Ganesha. Also there is a collection of few No onion No garlic snacks that you can prepare for to offer as bhog/prasad and also can serve to guests who come to visit.

To go to the detailed recipe post, pls click on the recipe/dish name

Food for Ganpati

Ganesha loves all kind of food especially sweets. His favorite sweet are different kinds of Modaks in Maharashtra and Southern India. But now people offer Him a wide variety of sweets and snacks irrespective of region/state.

Food cooked for Ganpati should be fresh and made from fresh ingredients. You can make Ladoos, Modak, Burfi and other dry snacks 2-3 days before the festival. Do not eat or share it before offering to God.

Also, food for bhog or prasad should be onion and garlic free.

In Northern India, people offer special Boondi Ladoos or Motichoor Ladoos.

Since I am from North India, when I was a kid, we didn't have the tradition of bringing Him home. We visited neighborhood temple for Ganesha Darshan and mom always made Rice Kheer on Ganesh Chaturthi. We also we offered prasad of 21 Motichoor Ladoos.

Here I bring you recipes that you can make for the occasion, as per your convenience and availability of ingredients. For your ease I have divided recipes in various the sections. Do check, make and have an auspicious time with Bappa and your loved ones!!

Indian Sweets/Mithai/Desserts

Panchamrit/Charanamrit is a must for all the auspicious Hindu ceremonies or festivals. The first bhog to any Hindu deity while Pooja or Hawan is done with Panchamrit.

Panchamrit/Charanamrit
Panchamrit Recipe | How to make Panchamrit for Prasad | Ayurvedic Panchamrit Recipe for festivals and pregnant women
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Panchamrit

Modak, Ladoo and Burfi Recipes

Mawa Modak | Khoya Modak
Stuffed Mawa Modak for Ganpati | How to make Mawa Modak stuffed with dry fruits, with and without modak molds
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Mawa Modak
Coconut Ladoo
Quick and Instant Coconut Ladoo Recipe for festivals and special occasions, with condensed milk and coconut flakes.
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Malai Ladoos
Malai Ladoo, super quick and easy 2 ingredient ladoos for festivals and special occasions, made with Paneer, sugar, flavored with cardamom and saffron and garnished with nuts .
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Coconut Modak
Make Instant Coconut Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi without any condensed milk and Khoya. These Modaks are made with milk and milk powder and need no special cooking skills. This Instant Coconut Modak recipe comes handy especially for those who are pressed on time and want to make special homemade sweets to offer Ganesha.
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Instant Coconut Modak Recipe
Besan Badam Ladoos
Roasted Chickpeas and Almonds Ladoos made in desi ghee, specially made during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Deepawali. Also, a perfect winter snack to nourish the body or anytime sweet treat that can be enjoyed in moderation.
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Besan Ke Ladoo
Coconut Paan Ladoo
Traditional Coconut Ladoos with refreshing Paan taste. Make for festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali or Holi.. Recipe for Paan Coconut Ladoo.
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Kesar Pista Burfi
Kesar Pista Burfi Recipe for festivals | Learn how to make Kesar Pista Burfi without mawa and condensed milk
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Kesar Pista Burfi
Rava Coconut Ladoo
Coconut Rava Ladoos are easy and quick ladoos made with Semolina(cream of wheat), dessicated coconut, nuts and ghee as main ingredients.
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Rava Coconut Ladoo
Whole Wheat, Ragi and Edible Gum Ladoos
Winter Special Nutritious Ladoos/Sweet balls made of whole Wheat Flour, Ragi/Finger Millet Flour, Edible gum, Desi ghee and jaggery. Wholesome power packed nutritious bites to stay warm and strong.
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Whole Wheat Ragi and Edible Gum Ladoo
Ragi and Dry Fruit Ladoos
Nutritious Ladoos made with Ragi(Finger Millet Flour) and dried fruits and nuts like almonds, cashew nuts, figs, dates and purnes.
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Dates and Nuts Ragi Ladoo
Multigrain Choorma Ladoo
Healthy and Bajra Choorma Ladoo Recipe | How to make Millet Choorma Ladoo. Bajra Maleeda Ladoo recipe
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Multigrain-Choorma-Ladoos-1
Oats and Jaggery Ladoo
Gluten-free Healthy Oats and Jaggery Ladoo
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Oats Jaggery Ladoo
Badam Bajra Ladoo
Protein rich Badam Bajra Ladoo recipe with bajra flour, almonds, edible gum/goond, sesame seeds for winters months
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Badam Bajra Ladoo
Coconut Rose Sandesh
Coconut Rose Sandesh Recipe | How to make Rose flavored Coconut Sandesh with Paneer/Chhena, Desiccated Coconut and Rose Syrup
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Coconut-and-Rose-Sandesh
Apricots, Fig and Nuts Energy Bites
Quick and Easy 5 minutes Vegan and Gluten-free, Energy bites with Dried fruits like Apricot, Figs and Nuts
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Rajgira Ladoo/Amaranth Seeds Energy Balls
Gluten-free, Protein rich Rajgira ladoo recipe for fasting | How to make Amaranth Seeds Energy bites | Cholai ke Ladoo recipe | Ramdana Ladoos
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Rajgira Ladoos/Amaranth Energy Bites
Murmura Ladoos
Crispy and Sweet Ladoos(sweet balls) made with Murmura(Indian Rice Puffs) and jaggery, a winter treat, Lohri and Makarsankranti special. Learn how to make Murmura Ladoos.
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Murmura Ladoo/Lai Ke Ladoo
Chocolate Almond Coconut Ladoos
Chocolate Almond Coconut Ladoos/Truffles recipe for special or festive occasions
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Chocolate-Almond-Coconut-Ladoos
Layered Dark and White Chocolate Kalakand
Traditional Kalakand Recipe with White and Dark Chocolate | Chocolate Kalakand recipe for festivals
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Layered Kalakand
Lauki Ki Burfi
Lauki Badam Burfi Recipe | How to make Bottle Gourd Burfi Almond Fudge | Lauki Ki Launji Recipe. Make tasty, healthy and delicious Lauki Badam burfi recipe without any mawa/khoya.
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Lauki Badam ki Burfi
Mathura Ke Pede
Melt in mouth Mathura Ke Pede from the famous city of Mathura, made with ilk powder and castor sugar.
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Kheer and Phirni Recipes

Chawal Ki Kheer | Rice Kheer
Traditional Indian Dessert Chawal Ki Kheer or Rice Kheer for auspicious occasions and festivals. Learn how to make the traditional way in open pot stove-top.
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Chawal ki Kheer
Makhana Kheer/Makhane Ki Kheer
Creamy rich and loaded with nuts and raisins, Makhane Ki Kheer or Makhana Kheer Recipe for vrat/fasting days and special occasions.
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Makhane Ki Kheer
Paneer Ki Kheer/Paneer Payasam/Chenna Kheer or Chanar Payesh Recipe
Rich and Delicious Paneer ki Kheer made with crumbled Paneer/Chhena with flavour and nuts. Protein rich Kheer recipe with Indian Cottage Cheese and Nuts.
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Paneer Kheer/Chanar Payesh
Apple Kheer
Creamy rich milk pudding with goodness of sweet apples and raisins, thickened with almond flour for a quick and delicious dessert for get togethers or fasting days and festivals like Navaratri.
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Apple Kheer with nuts
Quinoa Coconut Kheer
Vegan, Gluten-free Quinoa Pudding | Rich and creamy Kheer recipe with Quinoa and Coconut Milk
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Quinoa Kheer
Sama Rice aur Gajar Ki Kheer
Sama Rice Kheer with nutritious carrots, nuts and raisin. Gluten-free, wholesome meal for fasting days.
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Carrot Sama Rice Kheer
Meethe Jave/Vermicelli Pudding
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Meethe Jave
Moong Dal Kheer/ Paitham Paruppu Payasam
Kheer made with Moong Dal / Split Yellow Moong Lentils, cooked in milk and jaggery with nuts like almonds, cashew nuts and raisins. Moong Dal Recipe in Instant Pot.
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Moong Dal Kheer/Paitham Paruppu Payasam
Mini Rasgulla Kheer
Mini Rasgulla Kheer Recipe | Learn how to make Rasgulla Kheer/ Rasgulla Payesh | Chenna Kheer Recipe for festivals like Holi and Diwali
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Mini Rasgulla Kheer/Chenna Kheer
Paan Phirni
Paan Phirni, delicious and refreshing take on the traditional Phirini for festivals and parties. Phirni flavoured with Betel /Paan Leaves and gulkand and spices, ideal for summers and parties.
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Paan Phirni
Badam Gur Ki Phirni
Traditional Badam Phirni sweetened with Jaggery for special occasions and festivals
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Badam Gur Ki Phirni
Aam ki Phirini
Mango Phirni, delicious, creamy Indian dessert made with sweet mango puree and ground rice, cooked in milk and set in earthen bowls.
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Mango Phirni Recipe Post
Basundi
Traditional Creamy Basundi with mixed nuts(almonds and pistachios), flavoured with kesar, cardamom and nutmeg.
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Basundi
Kesar Badam Milk
Healthy and delicous Kesar Badam Milk or Indian Almond Milk with saffron is a refreshing healthy beverage for both kids and adults. Serve it chilled in summers or hot in winters. it is refreshes and revitalizes the body and provides energy.
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Kesar badam Doodh Recipe
Sheer Khurma
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Sheer Khurma

Halwa and other Desserts Recipes

Sooji Halwa Recipe/Suji Ka Halwa Reicpe
Sooji Halwa Recipe | How to make Suji ka Halwa for Navratri Ashtami Kanya Poojan and other special occasions | Rava Sheera Recipe
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Sooji Halwa
Moong Dal Halwa
Learn how to make traditional Moong Dal Halwa with split moong lentils, loads of ghee and nuts.
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Moong Dal Halwa recipe
Besan Ka Halwa
Gluten-free Chickpea Flour Indian Dessert, made for festive occasions in desi ghee with nuts. Learn how to make Besan Ka Halwa in easy steps. 
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Gajar Halwa
One of the most popular Indian winter sweet treats, Gajar Ka Halwa. Carrots cooked in milk and evaporated milk solids, sweetened with sugar and garnished with lots of nuts.Learn how to make quick and easy Gajar Halwa under 30 minutes, without khoya in Pressure cooker on Stove top .
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Sooji Kakara Pitha
Sooji Kakara Pitha Recipe with Coconut and Jaggery filling | Odisha's Kakera Pitha Recipe with Sooji and Coconut
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Sooji Kakara Pitha
Meethe Chawal
Basant Panchami Special, Meethe Chawal/Gur wale Chawal is a delicious rice preparation from North India, prepared in desi ghee and jaggery, colored with saffron and turmeric, flavored with spices like cardamom, with lots of nuts. 
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Gujiya for Holi
Flaky and delicious, Gujiya for Holi , with mawa/khoya , dry fruits and dipped in sugar syrup, coated with coconut flakes
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Gujiya for Holi
Mawa Kachoris
Special Exotic Mawa Kachoris are Indian hand pies, filled with mawa/khoya and mixed nuts, dipped in sugar syrup. Learn how to make Mawa Kachoris.
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Mawa Kachoris
Nutella and Nut Gujiyas
Nutella and Nut Gujiya.. Indian Gujiya/empanada/pastry filled with Nutella, Nuts and Coconut flakes. A twist on the  traditional Gujiya..
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Atte Ke Pue
Whole Wheat and jaggery deep fried fritters made on festivals like Holi and Ahoi Ashtami. Recipe for Atte ke Pue or Gulgule.
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Churma/Choorma
Whole Wheat Churma recipe. Churma recipe for festivals and special occasion. How to make Rajasthani Churma with Dal Baati.
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Makhana Goond Panjiri
Healthy and nutritious Lotus Seeds or Fox Nut mix made in jaggery and desi ghee with dry fruit nuts and gond and can be consumed as snack during fasting or non- fasting days. 
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Amaranth Granola | Rajgira Cereal
Protein rich Amaranth Granola loaded with goodness of dry fruits and nuts. Perfect for breakfast, snacking and even for the fasting days like Navratri and Ekadashi.
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Amaranth Granola
Gulab Jamun
Detailed Gulab Jamun Recipe with tips and tricks, for festivals like Diwali and Hoil
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Gulab Jamun
Mewa Paag| Panch Mewa Paag Recipe
Mewa Paag Recipe for Janamashtami | How to make Panch Mewa Paag with dry fruits and lotus seeds
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Mewa Paag

Savory Snacks

Poha Chivda
Roasted Sweet and Spicy Chivda, a dry snack recipe made with thin Poha (rice flakes), dry fruits and nuts. It is a popular breakfast and tea time snack option and also a popular travel food and made during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Holi.
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Low Oil Poha Chivda Recipe
Delhi Style Fruit Chaat/Indian Fruit Salad
Delhi Style Fruit Chaat Recipe | Learn how to make Indian Fruit Salad | Dilli Ki Fruit Chaat Recipe
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Delhi Style Fruit Chaat
Aloo Shakarkandi Ki Chaat
Aloo Shakarkandi ki Chaat is sweet spicy, and tangy snack made with boiled potatoes and sweet potatoes. Nutritious recipe without onion and garlic, especially for festivals like Navratri or fastings days.
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Aloo aur Shakarkandi ki Chaat
Khasta Methi Mathri
Khasta Mathri recipe with fresh Methi leaves,whole wheat flour and spices for everyday snacking, as a travel food and festivals like Holi and Diwali.
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Khasta Methi Mathri
Masala Kaju/Air Fryer Roasted Masala Cashew Nuts
Masala Kaju is such an easy snack, ready within 15 mins. coated with spicy masala/spices. Roasted Cashew nuts with spices make an addictive snack for tea time and is great to serve with cocktails and mocktails at parties.
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Air Fryer Masala Kaju
Makhana Namkeen(Fox Nut Trail Mix)
Makhana Namkeen, a healthy mix of roasted makhana(fox nut/lotus seeds ) with nuts like cashew nuts. raisins. Makhana Namkeen for fasting. Gluten-free and vegan Makhana snack recipe. Lotus Seeds/Fox Nuts recipe.
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Makhana Namkeen/Fox Nut Trail Mix
Air Fryer Roasted Nuts
Air Fryer Roasted Nuts Recipe | How make Roasted Peanuts with different spice mixes like Indian Masala Peanuts. Peri Peri | How to Roast and Peel Peanuts skin using Air Fryer.
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Poha/Pohe
Popular breakfast Item made with flattened rice flakes, easy to cook, nutritious and light.. Poha make it the way I make, Khatta Meetha and spicy Poha. 
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Poha
Chickpea Sundal
Chickpea Sundal Recipe for breakfast and festivals | Make Chickpea Sundal for festivals like Navaratri and Ganesh Chaturthi
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Chickpea Sundal for Navratri, Ganesh Chathurthi and breakfast
Kala Chana Googhani/Gughni
Kale Chane or Black Chickpeas, boiled and then tempered in Indian spices, served for breakfast or evening snack or even for the main course.
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Kala Chana Googhani
Sookhe Kale Chane for Ashtami Prasad
Sookhe Kale Chane or Sookha Kala Chana is a high protein side dish made with Black Chickpeas. It is especially made for the occasion of Ashtami and Navami during the Navratri, the traditonal Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga.
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Kale Chane for Ashtami Prasad
Hare Matar Ki Ghugni
Hare Matar ki Ghugni or Green Peas Ghugni/Ghugri recipe. Simple and easy to make fresh green peas preparation in Indian spices for breakfast or evening snack.
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Hare Matar Ki Ghugni
Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi Recipe for breakfast and fasting days | Learn how to make Sabudana Khichdi
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Sabudana-Khichdi
Instant Sooji and Oats Appe
Healthy Instant Sooji/ Rava Appe or Appam Recipe with Oats flour and Beetroot puree.
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Instant Appe
Sabudana Vada
A traditional deep-fried snack made with Tapioca pearls/Sago/Sabudana, mainly had as a breakfast item or during fasting days. Made with sabudana, potatoes peanuts or any gluten-free flour, it's a treat for those on gluten-free diets and prefer vegan food.
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Deep Fried Sabudana Vada
Air Fried Sabudana Vada
Crispy Crunchy Sabudana Vadas made in Air Fryer. Now enjoy your favorite snack on fasting days or with your Masala Chai for breakfast or evening snack | Air Fried Sabudana Recipe.
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Air Fried Sabudana Vada
Mixed Dal Pakora/Pakode
Mixed Dal Pakora/Pakode, crunchy and delicious pakore/fritters made with mixed lentils enjoyed best with chutneys and chai.
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Mixed Dal Pakora
Paush Vada /Paush Ke Pakore
Rajasthani Paush Vada Recipe | Paush Ke Pakore Recipe for Makar Sankranti
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Rajasthani Paush Vada
Ram Ladoo
Gluten-free Moong Dal Lentil Deep fried Dumplings served with Chutneys and grated Radish| Learn how to make Delhi's popular start food Ram Ladoo
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Ram Ladoo
Kuttu Ke Pakore
Learn how to make Crispy Crunchy Kuttu Ke Pakode. for Navratri and Ekadashi fasting. Delicious Kuttu Pakora recipe served with green chutney, tamarind chutney and yogurt.
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Kuttu Ke Pakore/Buckwheat Fritters/Vrat ke Pakore
Paneer Pakora
2 ways Paneer Pakora Recipe | Learn how to make Spice coated and Chutney Sandwich Paneer Pakora, with spicy green coriander chutney sandwiched in between paneer layers.
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chutney paneer pakora
Aloo Makhana aur Kaju Pops
Easy snack recipe with boiled potatoes and goodness of Makhana or Lotus seeds and cashew nuts|How to make Aloo Makhana Pops
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Makhana Kaju Pops
Instant Khaman Dhokla
Instant Khaman Dhokla recipe. Steamed, savory, soft melt in mouth Chickpea Cake (Dhokla) prepared instantly without any fermentation.
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Doodhi Muthiya/Dudhi Muthiya(Instant Pot Method included)
Traditional Gujarati snack Muthiya for breakfast and snacking made with grated Lauki,Instant Pot Method included
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Doodhi Muthiya
Moong Dal Idlis
Moong Dal Idli Recipe | Learn how to make No Rice, No Fermentation Instant Moong Dal Idlis
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Moong-Dal-Idli
Medu Vada
Crispy from outside and soft from inside, Medu Vada recipe from South Indian Cuisine, for breakfast with Chutney or Sambhar.
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Makka Vada
Corn Garelu recipe or Corn Chana Dal Vada Recipe from Telangana Cuisine | Learn how to make corn Garelu or Corn Vada Telangana style
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Corn Vada
Iyengar Puliogare(Instant)
Quick and Easy Iyengar style Puliyogare or Tamarind Rice.
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Iyengar Style Puliyogare
Lemon Rice
Bursting with the flavours of lemon and curry leaves, here I bring you the Lemon Rice Recipe. One of the most easy to make and flavourful rice. A no-onion no-garlic dish that is gluten-free and suitable for vegans.
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No-Onion No-Garlic Kadhai Paneer Pulao
No Onion No Garlic Kadhai Paneer Pulao is a easy and nutritious recipe with Paneer and Bell Peppers,flavoured with Kadhai Masala. A quick and delicious option for lunchbox or busy weekday dinner.
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No Onion No Garlic Paneer Pulao
Raw Mango Rice/Mavinakayi Chitranna
Raw Mango Rice or Mavinakayi Chitranna is a special rice preparation from South India with raw mangoes. When raw mangoes are in season make this tangy rice for your meals or lunch boxes.
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Raw Mango Rice
Sama Rice Pulao(Fasting Recipe)
Sama Rice or Barnyard Millet is a gluten-free, grain-free Pulao during the fasting days | How to prepare gluten-free Sama Rice Pulao
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Yogurt/Dahi Based

Dahi Bhalla/Dahi Vada
How to make light fluffy Dahi Vade/Dahi Bhalle| Learn how to make Punjabi Dahi Bhalle /Dahi Vade
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Dahi Phulki
Ramadan Special Dahi Phulki Recipe | Traditional yogurt based preparation with deep fried gram flour(besan) dumplings topped with chutneys . Learn how to make U.P ki famous Dahi Phulki
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Dahi Phulki Recipe
Ash Gourd Raita Recipe
How to make Ash Gourd Raita(South Indian Style) | Poosanikai Pachadi Thayir Recipe | White Pumpkin Raita Recipe
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Ash Gourd Raita or Winter Melon Raita

Main Course and Curries

Bhandare wale Aloo Ki Subzi
Halwai Style Bhandare wale Aloo is a spicy No Onion Garlic Potato curry made for pooja/ Bhandara/community lunches. It is a traditional North Indian curry, especially served with Poori.
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Bhandare wale Aloo Ki Subzi
Pindi Chole(No Onion No Garlic)
Pindi Chole, No-Onion No-Garlic Recipe| Gluten-free and Vegan Chickpea Curry Recipe
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No Onion No Garlic Pindi Chole
Kaddu Ki Subzi/Khatta Meetha Kaddu
U.P Style Kaddu ki Subzi Recipe | Learn how to make Bhandara Style Kaddu Ki Subzi | Sweet and Tangy Pumpkin Stir Fry in Indian flavours.
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Kaddu Ki subzi
No-Onion No-Garlic Mattar Paneer
No-Onion No-Garlic Matar Paneer recipe without onion and garlic for festivals like Navratri or for days when we want to avoid onion and garlic in food.

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Makhane ki Subzi
Rich and Creamy Makhane Ki Subzi Recipe in a no onion no garlic tomato based gravy for festive and special occasions.
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Makhane ki Subzi
Avial Recipe
Avial, recipe from Kerala cuisine and neighboring states, it is an integral part of the Sadhya feast and many other festivities. No festival in Kerala and many other South Indian states is complete without Avial.
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Vrat Ki Kadhi
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 Hope this post will help you in deciding the menu and with the recipes for your Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Have a wonderful auspicious time with your loved ones. May Bappa bless you with his choicest of blessing!!

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  1. Archana

    August 20, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    Wow ! This is an amazing post. Absolutely love the variety of dishes here. Thanks for sharing n including mine .

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    • Swati

      August 24, 2020 at 4:12 am

      Thanks Archana for sharing your link!! Glad you liked the collection.

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  2. Preethicuisine

    August 20, 2020 at 7:56 am

    Such a amazing post Swaty. It took me down my memory lane when I was at Bombay . What a celebration they have.. I loved the pandal hopping and enjoyed the various types of prashad. We celebrated at home too and always have people visiting us. Want to try all the recipes you have complied. Perfect timing for the festive season.

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    • Swati

      August 20, 2020 at 11:54 am

      Thank You Preethi!! Yes we too miss all the celebrations in Mumbai.. it is altogether different experience.

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  3. Poonam Bachhav

    August 20, 2020 at 3:30 am

    Such a wonderful compilation of Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes Swaty ! Thanks for including mine.

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  4. Jayashree T.Rao

    August 20, 2020 at 2:59 am

    Lovely collection for the Ganesha festival. My eye goes on that sabudana wada. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all of you.

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  5. Amrita

    August 20, 2020 at 12:36 am

    Love the collection of sweets and savouries offered to Lord Ganapati. As you said puja of any God can be performed with devotion, rituals are just part of culture... lovely post

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  6. Mayuri Patel

    August 19, 2020 at 10:06 am

    Such a detailed post about different mouth watering varieties that can be served during Ganesh Pooja and thereafter to be enjoyed by the devotees and guests. We too don't have the tradition of bringing Ganeshji home. I got to know of the tradition only when I first visited Mumbai.

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    • Swati

      August 20, 2020 at 7:06 am

      Thank you Mayuriji, glad you liked the post!!

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  7. Hem lata srivastava

    August 19, 2020 at 5:46 am

    Happy ganesha chaturthi ??
    Wonderful collection all the dishes looks amazing. specially dahi vada .

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  8. Jolly

    August 19, 2020 at 5:08 am

    Wow what a lovely collection of sweets & savouries. Everything looks so delicious and loved how you have explained everything about your pooja very nicely. Beautiful post!

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  9. Superduper kitchen

    August 19, 2020 at 4:12 am

    Such a lovely collection of recipes, Swati. You have compiled it so well. I loved every single dish in the post. Happy Vinayagar Chathurthi!!

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  10. Swati

    September 05, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    Thanks again Vidya for sharing it with me!! May Bappa bless you with all his choicest blessing!! Have a Happy and Auspicious Ganesh Chathurthi and Utsav!!

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  11. Vidya Narayan

    September 03, 2019 at 9:33 pm

    What an awesome collection and I am glad, mine found a place too admist all the lovely recipes shared here. Wishing you and family a very auspicious and grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. May the Lord bless us all, grant us wisdom and peace. Thank you very much Swaty.

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  12. Megala

    August 31, 2019 at 11:44 pm

    Wonderful collections! They all look so beautiful & tempting. Happy Ganesh Chathurthi to you & your family.

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    • Swati

      September 05, 2019 at 3:05 pm

      Thanks Megala!! Hopenyou are having an auspicious and Happy Ganesh utsav!!

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