Lord Ganesha's Favourite Food To Prepare As Bhog for Ganeshotsav
By Team LatestlySeptember 12, 2023
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Modak
Modak is the quintessential sweet dish offered to Lord Ganesha. It is made from rice flour or wheat flour dough filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut, jaggery or sugar, and cardamom.
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Ukadiche Modak
This is a steamed version of Modak. The outer covering is made from rice flour and filled with coconut and jaggery mixture. It is a traditional and beloved Prasad.
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Coconut Ladoo
Coconut ladoos are made from grated coconut and condensed milk or sugar. They are easy to prepare and are a favourite offering to Lord Ganesha.
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Kheer
Rice or vermicelli kheer (rice pudding) made with milk, sugar, and flavoured with cardamom and saffron is also offered to Lord Ganesha.
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Puran Poli
Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread made from wheat flour and stuffed with a sweet lentil and jaggery filling. It is commonly offered during the festival.
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Besan Ladoo
Besan ladoos are made from roasted gram flour (besan), ghee, sugar, and flavoured with cardamom. They are a popular Prasad item.
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Sheera
Sheera is a semolina-based sweet dish made with ghee, sugar, and flavoured with cardamom and saffron. It's a simple yet delicious Prasad.
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Payasam
A sweet dish made from chana dal (split chickpeas), coconut milk, jaggery, and flavoured with cardamom and nuts.
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Fried Modak
Some people prefer to fry Modak instead of steaming them. These are deep-fried dumplings with a crispy outer layer and a sweet filling.
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Rice Dishes
Various rice dishes like pulao, tamarind rice (puliyodarai), and coconut rice are also prepared as Prasad.