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5 Traditional Sweets to Try This Ganesh Chaturthi
When Ganesh Chaturthi comes around, modaks are almost always the first sweet that comes to mind. And while there’s no denying their place in the festivities, India’s regional kitchens offer plenty more. Across states, generations of festive cooking have given us sweets that are just as special, even if they don’t get the same spotlight.
So, this Ganesh Chaturthi, let’s look beyond the modak and discover a few of these traditional favourites. From turmeric leaf-wrapped Patoli from the Konkan coast to the rich Hayagreeva Maddi of Udupi, these are five traditional sweets worth bringing to your festive table.
Modaks are a given. These five deserve a spot on the festive table too.
Patoli
A Konkan favourite, especially across Goa and coastal Karnataka, Patoli is made by wrapping soft rice flour dough filled with coconut, jaggery, and cardamom in fresh turmeric leaves before steaming. The leaves lend the sweet its signature earthy fragrance, making it especially perfect for the monsoon and Ganesh Chaturthi.
Sweet Poha Prasadam
Popular in Karnataka and coastal Maharashtra, this humble-looking prasad brings together poha, jaggery, fresh coconut, black sesame, and cardamom. It comes together in minutes but delivers a lovely sweet and nutty flavour that has long been part of festive home kitchens.
Hayagreeva Maddi
A traditional Udupi sweet, Hayagreeva Maddi combines whole chana dal, jaggery, ghee, coconut, and cardamom. The dal stays whole rather than being ground into a smooth mixture, giving this comforting dessert its hearty texture and distinctly homemade character.
Suzhiyam
A festive favourite in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Suzhiyam has a crisp golden batter wrapped around a soft filling of chana dal, jaggery and cardamom. These little treats bring together a satisfying contrast of textures and are a delicious example of South Indian festive cooking.
Adhirasam
A much-loved festive sweet across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka, Adhirasam is made with rice flour and aged jaggery dough that is rested before frying. It develops crisp edges, a soft, chewy centre, and a deep caramel-like flavour that has made it a celebration staple for generations.
There’s something special about recipes that have stayed in family kitchens for generations. This Ganesh Chaturthi, while the modak continues to hold its place of honour, make some room for these regional sweets too. They’re a delicious way to discover the many traditions that make India’s festive food so diverse. Our IFN Recipe Finder is the best way for you to search for more amazing recipes, so give it a try!
India Food Network Team
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