Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: 7 Guilt-Free Traditional Sweets For The Festival

By Shreya Goswami

September 13, 2023

This Ganesh Chaturthi, don’t hold yourself back while celebrating with sweets. Instead, whip up these healthy yet traditional recipes for sweet treats.

Ragi Modak

With a reddish-brown shell made with ragi millet flour and a coconut, jaggery and dry fruits stuffing, make this steamed delight healthier.

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Gur Mewa Laddoo

Mix jaggery and plenty of dry fruits to make the base for these scrumptious and nutritious laddoos.

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Whole Wheat Kheer

Use cracked whole wheat and staples like jaggery, milk and dry fruits to make this healthy Maharashtrian treat.

Jowar Banana Sheera

Skip the semolina and sugar and use jowar flour and banana paste to make this classic Ganesh Chaturthi dish healthier.

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Coconut Dry Fruits Laddoo

Dry roast coconut, nuts, seeds and dry fruits to make this nutrient-dense laddoo for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.

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Foxtail Millet Kozhukattai

Known as Thinai in Tamil Nadu, this millet can be used to replace the rice in traditional Kozhukattai, making it healthier.

Mango Shrikhand

Mix in sweet mango pulp with hung curd instead of sugar to make this sublime sweet dish on Ganesh Chaturthi.