20 Sweet Recipes to Make Your Ganesh Chaturthi Extra Special
This Ganesh Chaturthi, turn your kitchen into a sweet haven. From timeless classics to creative twists, these festive treats promise joy, nostalgia, and plenty of second servings.;
Ganesh Chaturthi is the time when my mom magically turns our kitchen into a full halwai ka dukaan. From the crackling sound of ghee in the kadai to the soft steam rising from freshly made modak, every corner of the house smells like celebration. Counters are stacked with laddoos, barfis shine on trays, and someone is always sneaking in for just one more bite. Relatives arrive, boxes of sweets get exchanged, and laughter fills the air with every round of chai. For me, the festival has always been about this delicious chaos that feels like pure joy. And if you are wondering what to cook this year, these 20 sweet recipes will be your perfect festive guide.
Ukadiche Modak
Steamed to perfection, ukadiche modak are soft rice flour dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery. Considered Lord Ganesha’s favourite, they carry the soul of tradition and festive devotion.
Red Velvet Modak
Playful and indulgent, this no-cook red velvet modak mixes biscuit, cocoa, milkmaid, and cream cheese filling. With its striking colour and rich taste, it adds a modern surprise to festive sweets.
Custard | Pista | Kesar Modak
Custard Apple Modak brings fruity sweetness, Pista Modak adds nutty richness, and Kesar Modak infuses saffron elegance. Together, this trio blends tradition with gourmet flair for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Rava Coconut Modak
Rava Coconut Modak combines rava, coconut, and jaggery with a hint of ghee. Soft, mildly nutty, and aromatic, it is a simple yet delightful festive favourite.
Oreo Biscuit Modak
Oreo Biscuit Modak blends biscuit crumbs with condensed milk and a coconut cream filling. Fun, chocolaty, and kid-friendly, it is a playful, festive treat for Ganeshji and little ones.
Coconut Ladoo
Coconut Ladoo made with desiccated coconut, condensed milk, and cardamom is soft, fragrant, and melts in the mouth. Rolled in coconut, these fudgy bites are irresistible festive delights.
Besan Ladoo
Besan Ladoo made with roasted gram flour, ghee, sugar, and crunchy dry fruits is quick to prepare, rich in flavour, and perfect for festive indulgence or sudden sweet cravings.
Boondi Ladoo
Boondi Ladoo, made with golden fried boondi soaked in sugar syrup and shaped with love, is a soft, melt-in-the-mouth festive favourite that delights Ganesha and family alike.
Rose & Fig Laddoo
These delicious laddoos blend dried figs, almond powder, raisins, and rose petals into a rich, chewy delight. Naturally sweet and aromatic, it makes a wholesome festive treat.
Rajgira Laddoo
Rajgira Ladoo made with puffed amaranth seeds, jaggery, and cardamom is light, crunchy, and wholesome. A traditional vrat favourite, it offers festive sweetness with a nourishing touch.
Instant Almond Rabri
This Almond Rabdi is a creamy blend of milk, saffron, and almond powder, garnished with slivers and rose petals. Rich, festive, and indulgent, it satisfies sweet cravings in minutes. Have some jalebi handy, and enjoy the festivities!
Anjeer Kalakand
Anjeer Kalakand always reminds me of festive evenings at home, when rich figs, paneer, and milk simmer together. Topped with nuts and rose petals, it feels like pure celebration.
Karanji
No festivities feel complete without Karanji, or as we lovingly call it, Gujiya. Every festive home smells of this sweet delight, and ours gets a special twist with coconut, dry fruits, and cardamom, turning each bite into a celebration of nostalgia.
Kesar Pista Shrikhand
Kesar Pista Shrikhand is creamy, nutty, and fragrant with saffron. Made from hung curd and sugar, it’s a festive favourite, best enjoyed with hot, fluffy puris straight off the kadhai. And don’t worry, Bappa will love it too!
Bournvita Barfi
Bournvita Barfi is rich, chocolaty, and full of nostalgia, topped with crunchy roasted almonds. This chilled fusion sweet adds a joyful twist to both Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and family gatherings.
Malai Barfi
Malai Barfi is a festive classic made with rich khoya, milk, and sugar. Soft, milky, and irresistible, it’s the sweet every Ganesh Chaturthi thali deserves. Try it at home!
Rajgira Halwa
Rajgira Halwa is a wholesome, sattvik delight made with amaranth flour, ghee, milk, and nuts. Perfect for Ganesh Chaturthi prasad, it’s nourishing, festive, and full of sweet devotion.
Rava Sheera
Rava Sheera is a timeless festive sweet, made by slow-roasting rava in ghee and sugar. Soft, aromatic, and satisfying, it is a beloved Ganesh Chaturthi prasad in many homes.
Karachi Halwa
Karachi Halwa is chewy, glossy, and loaded with nuts. Made with corn flour, sugar, and ghee, this vibrant orange delight is a festive favourite that disappears from the plate quickly.
Rice Kheer
Rice Kheer takes me back to childhood Ganesh Chaturthi, when the house filled with the aroma of milk and saffron, and every bowl tasted like comfort, love, and celebration. So, make it again this year!
Ganesh Chaturthi is never just about rituals; it’s about joy, family, and of course, endless mithai! From traditional modaks to playful fusion treats, these sweets bring devotion and delight to every thali. Try them at home, share with loved ones, and make your festive spread sweeter than ever. After all, Bappa wouldn’t want it any other way!