Traditional Modak
Lord Ganesha’s Favorite Sweet
Of all the Ganesh Chaturthi prasad, modak is said to be Lord Ganesha’s absolute favourite. These sweet dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery make for the perfect offering on Ganpati festival. One bite of that sweet coconut stuffing enveloped in soft, steamed dough, and Ganpati goes “Mmmmmm!” With His big belly and even bigger love for sweets, is it any wonder modaks are always the first to disappear off His plate?
For Ganesh Chaturthi this year, let’s make our modak game strong to keep the God of Good Fortune well-fed and happy. And if a few extra ones mysteriously go missing later, just blame it on the modak-loving mouse He rides around on!
Puran Poli
Lord Ganesha’s Favorite Sweet
Puran poli is a classic Maharashtrian dish that no Ganpati celebration is complete without. Jaggery and chana dal stuffed in a soft flatbread – puran polis are incredibly easy to make yet taste totally divine. Did you know that puran poli is also lovingly called as ‘Vith Bhat’ in Marathi which literally translates to ‘Special Rice’?
This classic sweet flatbread stuffed with chana dal and jaggery goodness is indeed a specialty dish in Maharashtrian cuisine. Legend has it that the tradition of eating puran poli began many centuries ago when it was considered a royal delicacy, specially made during festive seasons in the kitchens of the Peshwa rulers. The royal cooks back then used to compete among themselves on who could create the softest, sweetest puran polis for the kings. Today, the tradition lives on in Maharashtrian homes where families bond over making puran polis together during festivities like Ganesh Chaturthi. A legacy passed down generations, these sweet polis are truly treats fit for royalty, gods and commoners alike!
Sabudana Khichdi
Filling Festive Fare
Fruit Salad
Filling Festive Fare
Looking for a lighter and healthier Ganpati prasad option? Now don’t underestimate this simple fruit salad as just another basic bhog option! A chilled mixed fruit bowl can be incredibly refreshing, delicious and nutritious when you pick the best seasonal fruits and dress it right. Think juicy grapes, sweet chickoos, oranges and melons mingling with crunchy apples, pears and pomegranates. Add some creative twists too – a sprinkle of roasted nuts or seed blend adds protein. Drizzle some pure honey for natural sweetness.
Mix in fresh rose petals or mint leaves for visual appeal. And voila, you have a gorgeous, colorful fruit salad ready to serve as a “Phalahar Prasad” – sans any onion or garlic – perfect for devotees observing fasting traditions. Doesn’t that sound so much better than just grabbing a boring bowl of same old fruits? Trust me, a well-dressed fruit salad really enlivens the prasad platter.
This Ganesh Chaturthi surprise your family with traditional modaks, puran polis, laddoos and more – prasad that will surely impress Lord Ganesha and delight your loved ones.
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Have a blessed and joyful Ganesh festival with AnyFeast!
