By Suprita Mitter
September 3, 2024
Ganesh Chaturthi is a popular festival during which prashad is made for Lord Ganesha as well as all those who visit to seek his blessings. While sweets are commonly made as prashad during this time, savoury snacks also are an important part of the celebrations. Here are some traditional snacks to make at home.
Chakli is a spiral-shaped, crunchy snack made from rice flour, besan, and spices. The crisp and golden snack is a great addition to festive platters.
Mathri is a flaky, savoury biscuit that’s easy to make and perfect for festive occasions. The snack is made with all-purpose flour, ghee, ajwain, and carom seeds.
Poha Chivda is a light and crunchy snack made from flattened rice (poha) that’s seasoned with spices and fried. It is an easy-to-make farsan that’s perfect for snacking and can be stored for several days.
Namak Pare are savoury, spiced crackers made from flour and ghee. These crackers are a perfect accompaniment to tea and add a crunchy texture to your festive spread.
Kurmura chivda is made with puffed rice (kurmura), which is toasted with a blend of spices, peanuts, and sometimes dried coconut. It is lighter than other types of chivda.
Besan chivda uses besan or gram flour as a key ingredient, which is mixed with puffed rice or sev. The besan is seasoned with spices and then roasted or fried. This type of chivda has a distinctive flavour from the besan and is usually crunchier.
In methi chivda, fenugreek leaves (methi) are dried and added to the mix of puffed rice or poha. This version often includes spices like coriander and cumin, giving it a slightly bitter and aromatic flavour profile.