Ganesh Chaturthi Feast: Celebrate Lord Ganesha’s Arrival With These 6 Traditional Dishes

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This year, celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesh with devotion and joy. Perform rituals and offer aarti to Lord Ganesh to seek his divine blessings. Enjoy the traditional sweets like 'modak' and embrace the spirit of love and new beginnings during this sacred festival. Savour the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi with these six aromatic and delicious traditional foods.

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1- Modak: It is a sweet dumpling (dessert) made up of jaggery and coconut. You can also add in chocolates of your choice. You can serve it either steamed or fried. Modak is considered to be one of the Lord Ganesh's favourite sweet dish.

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2- Puran Poli: It is one of the popular dish of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Puran Poli is a Sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and chana dal. You can simply serve it as bhog (prasad) to Lord Ganesh.

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3- Kozhukattai: It is a South Indian version of Modak, especially popular in the regions of Kerela and Tamil Nadu. Kozhukattai is a steamed rice dumpling, filled with jaggery and coconut.

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4- Besan Laddoo: Another sweet dish made up of Gram flour, sugar, and ghee. Lord Ganesh loves laddoo. So, you can serve it as prasad to the diety.

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5- Sabudana Khichdi: Devotees consume sabudana khichdi especially during their fast (vrat). It is a classic, light dish made with aromatic spices, peanuts, and sago pearls.

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6- Kheer: Also famous as 'Payasam', is a popular Indian dessert, especially served during festivals. It is made up of sweet rice or vermicelli pudding made with dry fruits, sugar, and milk.