Besan Ladoo Recipe | Diwali Sweet Recipes

Besan Ladoo , Besan Ke Laddu is easy, healthy laddu made with minimal ingredients and taste delicious. Popular during Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali but besan ladoo has to be the most popular ladoo for any occasion, celebration. Made with bengal gram flour or besan as it's known, sugar and ghee melt-in mouth laddos are delicious, we just need to make sure we roast the besan well to get delicious laddoo.

Konda Kadalai Sundal | Black Chickpeas Sundal Recipe | Easy Sundal Recipes

Konda Kadalai Sundal, Black Chickpeas Sundal is this healthy, easy sundal recipe perfect for Navratri Naivedyam and snack. Sundal is made with multiple legumes but chickpeas is one of most famous beans used in Sundal and it's very easy too. I made this sundal during Ganesha Chaturthi and couldn't post it that time so now during Navratri I am sharing this super easy sundal recipe which is perfect as snack too.

Godhuma Kudumulu Recipe | Wheat Kudumulu | Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Godhuma Kudumulu Bellam Kudumulu or Godhumai vella kozhukattai is easy, healthy kudumulu or kozhukattai recipe using wheat flour where here I have used multi grain flour. Kudumulu is Andhra traditional prasadam during Vinayagar Chavithi and the same is known as kozhukattai in Tamilnadu. I have already posted the Rice flour kudumulu and this year presenting wheat flour kudumulu which is yummy and easy to prepare.

Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes | Vinayagar Chaturthi Recipes 2015

Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayakar Chavithi falls on 17th September 2015 this year. Vinayakar Chaturthi is celebrated to mark birth of Lord Ganesha, worshipped as God of Wisdom, good fortune, prosperity and all Hindu worship Ganesha before starting any work even we worship Ganesh when we buy anything new doesn't matter whether it's house, car, tv or even a laptop. Ganesh Chaturthi known as Ganesh Ustav observed in the month of Bhaadrapada in Hindu calender usually between Aug-Sep in the year.

Ammini Kozhukattai | MANI KOZHUKATTAI RECIPE I Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Ammini Kozhukattai or also known as ammani kozhukattai, mani kozhukattai, mini kolukattai is healthy, easy and quick Naivedyam for Ganesh Chaturthi. Among all the sweet offering to God these quick and super cute ammani kozhukattai makes pleasant change. There are few methods of making mini kozhukattai too and this one is most popular and easy kolukattai method. If you look for some good and easy prasadam for Pillar then this ammani kozhukattai should be in your list.

Aval Laddu Recipe | Poha Ladoo | Easy Ladoo Recipes

Aval Ladoo , Poha Laddos easy, healthy laddu made with minimal ingredients and taste delicious. Popular during Janmastami but we can make this ladoo any time and to celebrate any festival. I made this during Janmastami for offering and thought it to post it now for Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinyakar Chavithi as people keep Bappa at home needs lot of ideas of Naivedyam for morning and evening prayers. And since Ganesh or Bappa love laddu then this poha ladoo is excellent choice too as it's very easy to prepare.

Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes | Vinayagar Chaturthi | Vinayaka Chavithi Recipes 2014

Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayakar Chavithi falls on August 29th 2014 this year and Vinayakar Chaturthi is celebrated to mark birth of Lord Ganesha, worshiped as God of Wisdom, good fortune, prosperity and all Hindu worship Ganesha before starting any work even we worship Ganesh when we buy anything new doesn't matter whether it's house, car, tv or even a laptop. Ganesh Chaturthi known as Ganesh Ustav observed in the month of Bhaadrapada in Hindu calender usually between Aug-Sep in the year.

Sooji Gujiya | Gujiya (Karanji) Recipe | Diwali Sweets Recipes

Gujiya, Karanji, Karjikai, Kajjkayalu etc is same name for Gujiya, Diwali, holi  must have sweet in our home is gujiya. Gujiya, namak para, sev is tradition in my parents home for every Diwali/Deepavali and Holi.  As I am posting Diwali sweets and snacks recipes now here comes another personal favorite for Diwali Sooji Gujiya, though there is khoya/mawa in this gujiya but still sooji is more so I call it sooji gujiya.  You can also check out my Mawa (Khoya) Gujiya recipe.

Panchakajjaya Recipe | Ganesh Chaturthi Naivedyam Recipes

Panchakajjaya is Kannada specialty more of Udapi side made mostly during Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami or other festive as Naivedyam. It's known as Panchakajjaya where Panch (five) means mixture of 5 element dal (lentil), jaggery, coconut, ghee and cashew nuts. This is the basic recipe and as always there are multiple variety of Panchakajjaya made with green gram (hara moong dal), roasted gram, chana dal and many more with little variations in procedure too.

Varan Bhaat Recipe | Arhar Dal Chawal | Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi count down as begin and today I am sharing Varan Bhaat an popular and important dish during Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharastra. Varan bhaat is Arhar/Tuar dal (lentil) with steamed rice and there are many variations of Varan Bhaat like any recipe. Varan Bhaat is offered as bhog (Naivedyam) to Ganeshji during along with vegetables, modak, laddu, poli during Ganesh Chaturthi and a typical lunch on Ganesh Ustav day.

Karamani Sundal | Lobia Sundal Recipe | Ganesha Chaturthi Naivedyam Recipes

Lobia or Karamani Sundal is simple, easy salad recipe made often during Ganesh Chaturthi or Navratri.  Lobia, green chili, coconut and seasoning makes this  sundal or salad tasty, healthy and filling snack.  We have make sundals with various legumes like black chickpeas, white chickpeas, sweet corn, peanut, val beans, green gram (moong dal), bengal gram (chana dal), rajma, green peas even with soya and many more.

Bellam Kudumulu | Vella Ammini Kozhukattai Recipe | Ganesha Chaturthi Naivedyam Recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayakar Chavithi is less than a week now I'm sure most of you celebrating this wonderful festival must be already thinking what to make for Naivedyam from Chaturthi to Visarjan day it's a tough task I agree. So make your job easy and check out collection of recipes including sweet, savory, Naivedyam recipes, rice, sundal and many more for your easy planing.

Vegan Dates Sesame Laddu | Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Dates and sesame seeds laddu is made only with 3 ingredients and it's sugar-free, ghee-butter-free, fat-free and guilt-free sweet. Perfect for any time whether you are having sweet craving or as a dessert, snack, Naivedyam and for all festivals as Ganesh Chaturthi is approaching and Ganeshji likes laddu very much I thought of sharing this recipe with you all as it's easy, quick and good to have healthy sweet among all the various goodies made during festive.

Lobia Vada | Karamani Vadai | Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Lobia Vada or pakoda is one of the easy vada recipe to try it's can be done in jiffy without much hassle, just we have to remember to soak lobia/karamani either previous night or even 2-3 hours of soaking is enough making it perfect option for tea time snacks option; soak lobia while making lunch and have a great tea time.  More than whole urad dal vada I make use other dal for vada like moong dal vada, this lobia or black split urad dal, masala vada, maddur vada (one of the favorite) and few others.

Moong Dal Kheer | Pasi Paruppu Payasam | Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Moong dal payasam is something I really like though I make it rare, it always reminds me of our neighbor aunt whom used to share yellow and green moong dal payasam on every Onam with us.  Delicious kheer with bites of moong dal is a treat to eat.  Mostly served as Neivadyam in various festivals, pooja this payasam is easy to prepare and minimal ingredients.

Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes| Vinayakar Chavithi | Vinayagar Chathurthi Recipes 2013

Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayakar Chavithi is celebrated to mark birth of Lord Ganesha, worshiped as God of Wisdom, good fortune, prosperity and all Hindu worship Ganesha before starting any work even we worship Ganesh when we buy anything new doesn't matter whether it's house, car, tv or even a laptop. Ganesh Chaturthi known as Ganesh Ustav observed in the month of Bhaadrapada in Hindu calender usually between Aug-Sep in the year.

Maaladu | Roasted Gram Laddu | Janmashtami Recipes

Now that Janmashtami is approaching fast most of you must be busy preparing goodies for Sri Krishna and of course family & friends.  As I mentioned in my Janmashtami Recipes Collection post we normally do fasting on Krishna Jayanthi and it's full day fasting with eating only after mid night or some time consume only fruits. But to share with friends, family or neighbor or for Naivedyam we prepare sweets and snacks in my house coconut laddu, murukku, singhara burfi or laddo is made.

Ganesh Chaturthi Roundup

After a long gap I have revise Festive Food Events with Ganesh Chaturthi and now I am happy that I did.     I had my reservations about it and I was proven wrong for which am glad.   Fellow bloggers have been supportive and send delicious chaturthi goodies to make not only Ganapati but everyone happy.

There are some interesting recipe so check out the roundup and if I missed any of your entry or if there is any correction to be made please inform me.  Thank You all for sending entries and making this event happening once again.

Event started with Prema's entries Urad Dal aka Ulundu Kozhukattai which she learnt from her friend, also she sent some Ammini Kozhukattai which is regular at her place for Ganesh Chaturthi and ofcourse it's so easy and delicious that no wonder it's on the regular list.

Prathibha sent Masale Bath which is must in most of Maharastrian festivals and it looks so yum not only for festive but any time comfort food.  She also sent Undrallu, a simple and yummy recipe to try during busy festive cooking schedule, along with Paneer Modak Peda, it looks so cute ...a must try I say.  Also we have the traditional Andhra specialty Bellam Kudumulu and rounding off her celebrations with Andhra Style Pulihora.

Shailaja sent Mango dal recipe, a simple yet satisfying essential.  Can never say no to this dal.  She also sent Nippattu which is my personal favorite and her version looks so yum.  We also got Undrallu to relish.   Shailaja had cooked a storm and we have got Paala Talikalu which is made of wheat flour, sago & milk.

Sangeeta was sweet enough to sent these yummy Lentil & Spinach Vadas, perfect for festivals and for those evening hunger pangs.

Minu sent Uppuma Kozhukattai with Cornmeal, interesting combo right?  Love for cornmeal continues with Cornmeal Mini Kozhukattai and I simply love the color of it.  Next up is Pillaiyarpatti Modakam Check out the recipes at her place.

Vimitha sent across the very famous Pidi Kozhukattai which she loves and specially the one's made by her mom, well mom can never go wrong..can they?

Kaveri sent Ulundu Kozhukattai which looks just so perfect, and I would like to see her Ganesh Idols collection which she loves to collect...what a novel thought.

Priya sent Red Rice Ammini Kozhukattai, looks cute right? Also we have Soya Chunks and Chickpeas Vada, what a wonderful combo. We do have some Ragi Paal Kozhukattai.  This one is so new for me Steamed Onion & Chickpeas Uppu Kozhukattai and I'm loving it.  Trust her for all the innovative ideas, she has ample of it you should really check her blog.

Ganapati feast and without ladoos?  No way!  So we have Rawa Coconut Ladoo from Chandrani.

Raji has sent Channa Sundal, a simple yet must during Vinayagar Chaturthi ....as long as I have seen.

Sowmya has sent Vella Kohukattai and this is special post since she start to celebrate festive in blog.  You sure going to have fun Sowmya, keep rocking.

Shama sent Oats Kozhukattai, let's eat healthy while feasting.  Yummy Paal Kozhukattai is next in the list.  Another interesting one is Oats Kheer, and some Horsegram Sundal too.

Sanoli sent acroos Rulang Dates Aluwa, a famous Sri Lankan delicacy, looks delish a must try I say.  And the popular Kondai Kadalai Sundal does make it to the event too.  And never a festive is complete without some Payasam so here it is Semaiyer Payesh.

Shweta sent the pretty looking Fried Modak, It's just looks so delicious.

Jayanthi sent the pretty looking Chavde, it looks just fab.

Sara sent the every green, yummy Thengai Kozhukatai.

Nayana has sent Ambyache Ukdiche Modak which is Steamed Mango Modak...yes modak with mango.  After mango it's time for some Chocolate so presenting Chocolate Modak....wow right? And some Ukdiche Modak she sent too.

Nitha sent Sweet & Uppu kozhukattai and Soya bean & Peanut sundal which she learnt from her neighbors along with Tamil way of celebrating Vinayagar Chaturthi how cute is that.

From Blogexplore we have creamy and thick Aval Payasam for Ganeshji.

And we have Muruku from Lubna, truly speaking the pictures are making me drool every time I see her post, such perfect looking muruku, check her post for the beautiful pictures and wonderful writing.

Last up is my entries for the event, for me is Lemon Rice, Ukdiche Modak, Ragi Inippu Pidi Kozhukattai and Rajma Modak.

Thank you all for sending entries, I hope everyone enjoyed the event as much as I did and learnt something new.

Have a nice day ~~

Ragi Inippu Pidi Kozhukattai | Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

Wishing All the reader Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

I like Raagi Pidi kozhukattai than modak, our neighbor used to give us this along with other yummy Ganesh Chaturthi goodies and I always liked raagi kozhukattai.  It not only healthy, easy recipe to prepare but also taste yum.  This also makes a quick and delicious snack for kids or for tea time.

I made this for 1st time and surprising DH also liked it.  If you still thinking what to make for chaturthi then you have to try this or it’s more with the people who do Ganesh Sthapana at home and have to break head what to make every day for Naivedyam.  Wish you all blishful day and may Ganeshji bless everyone. 



Ingredients:

Ragi Flour - 1 Cup
Rice Flour - 2 tbsp
Split Moong Dal - 1 tbsp
Jaggery Powder - 1/2 Cup
Grated Coconut - 1/4 Cup
Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
Salt - a pinch
Water - 1/4 Cup



Method:

1. Roast ragi and rice flour until fragrant, do it on slow flame to avoid flours from burning. Transfer to a plate or bowl.
2.  In the same pan add washed moong dal and roast until light brown.  Next add coconut and roast for 30 seconds, keep aside.
4. In the same pan add jaggery, water and bring it to good boil and simmer until jaggery dissolves, strain to remove impurities.
5. In a bowl add roasted flours, dal, coconut, salt, cardamom powder.  In small quantity start adding jaggery water.
6. Mix well using a spatula to form a dough.  Now start kneading with hands, if the dough is hot, dip hand in a bowl of water to knead dough.  Take a medium lemon size dough and shape it into round/ball.
7.  Now roll the balls into cylinders shape and press it in fingers to get imprinted with fingers marks.  Repat same for rest of dough.
8. Prepare a steamer or use idli cooker, grease idli plates with oil, keep these kozhukattai and steam for 12-15 minutes.

Serve to Ganeshji & to our family and friends. 



And this goes my Festive Food: Ganesh Chaturthi Event.

Have a nice day ~~