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Organic Prasad Recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi 2024

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most-loved festivals in India. The divine celebrations and the joy of bringing Ganpati Bappa home fills our hearts with joy.

This 10-day festival marks the arrival of lord Ganesh who is regarded as the God of new beginnings and learning. Ganesh Chaturthi is famous in Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai where a record number of pandals enrich the city’s culture, every year. Starting on the 4th day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, the Ganesh idol is carried in a public procession with the chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.

Lord Ganesh is worshipped for his wisdom and is believed to like a variety of delicious treats, offered to him as prasad or bhog. The Prasad is considered auspicious and distributed widely after being offered to Ganpati Bappa.

In recent years, there has been a growing shift towards organic and natural products for their health and environmental benefits. By choosing organic ingredients for Ganesh Chaturthi prasad, you can ensure that your prasad is free from harmful chemicals and pesticides, promoting a healthier and more environmentally friendly celebration.

Explore this article for some delicious and nutritious organic prasad recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi 2024.

The Significance of Organic and Natural Ingredients

The organic food industry has grown significantly in the last decades. India has over 1 million organic food producers, standing at the top of production.

Ganesh Chaturthi marks the grand celebration of Ganpati Bappa’s wisdom and knowledge, which includes the health of this planet. Read more about Organic living here.

By incorporating organic and natural ingredients into your Ganesh Chaturthi prasad, you can enhance the spiritual significance of the occasion while also nourishing your body and contributing to a healthier planet, as the products are-

• Purity and Authentic, without the use of harmful pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers.

• A sustainable future, with sustainable farming practices in harmony with nature.

Ganesh Chaturthi Bhog Recipes:

Let's explore some delicious and nutritious prasad recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi with natural and organic ingredients from Re:fresh, your one-stop organic and natural marketplace.

1. Modak:
   

   Modak is Ganpati Bappa’s favorite sweet, he is also called “modakpriya”. Modak is a sweet dumpling prepared from rice flour dough, coconut, jaggery and also called modakam, kadubu, kudumu, and kozhukattai in regional languages.
   Traditionally, these sweet dumplings are stuffed with sweet coconut and steamed.

   Ingredients: This recipe needs just a handful of ingredients. While the market is full of options, you can explore the purest organic ingredients from Re:fresh to make this recipe more healthy.

   ● Rice Flour - ½ cup
   ● Ghee - ½ tablespoons
   ● Grated Coconut - 1 cup
   ● Water - ¾ cup
   ● Jaggery - ½ cup, you can use pure jaggery powder as a healthy sweetener.
   ● Cardamom, Nuts, and Dry fruits



How to make modak -
1. Heat the organic ghee in a pan and add ½ cup grated coconut and jaggery. Cook until the filling is juicy and holding a shape.
2. Add ghee, cardamom powder, nutmeg, and your choice of dry fruits. Let this cool down.
3. Take ½ cup rice flour in a bowl, and add ghee and salt to taste it. To make this dough fluffy, use ¾ cup boiling water and continue mixing using a spatula until the surface smoothens.
4. You can either use a mold or make handmade modaks after your base dough sets well. Taking a lemon-sized dough in hand, add the filling and pull all the sides together to bring in the center.
5. Add enough water to steam them for 5-8 minutes until the outer cover turns soft. Your organic modaks are ready to serve.
2. Motichur ke Ladoo:

   Motichur ladoo is a famous Indian round-shaped sweet made with tiny saffron-colored boondi pearls, without which Ganesh Chaturthi is incomplete.

   Ingredients: Although motichur ladoo is a high-fat cuisine, you can make it healthy by using organic ingredients. Using cow-based ghee and besan made from the purest chana dal harvested with sustainable farming practices can make the festivities healthier.

   ● Besan (gram flour) - ½ cup
   ● Ghee (clarified butter) - ½ cup
   ● Water - ¼ cup
   ● Sugar - 1 cup
   ● Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
   ● Cardamom powder- ¼ teaspoon
   ● A few drops of food color (optional)
   

   

   How to make Motichur ke Ladoo -
   1. In a bowl, combine besan, ghee, and water and knead into a loose dough. Add a little more water if required.
   2. Heat ghee in a deep pan to fry the boondis. Hold a perforated spoon (boondi jhara) onto hot ghee and pour enough batter onto the jhara so that tiny droplets of besan fall into the ghee. Fry the balls until they’re golden brown and crispy.
   3. To make the syrup, combine sugar, lemon juice, and water in a separate pan. Simmer this water until it thickens into a syrup that would bind the ladoos. You can add pistachios, saffron seeds, lemon powder, and rose essence to add flavor.
   4. For the ladoos, add the boondi to the syrup and let this cool down on a plate. Grease your palms and make them into balls.
   5. Let the ladoos cool completely before serving. Your delicious and healthy sweet, made with natural ingredients is ready!

3. Panchamrut:

   Panchamrut is a traditional sweet symphony of sugar, honey, curd, ghee, and cow's milk. It is believed to have medical advantages, from the Ayurvedic philosophy, of promoting a healthy body and immune system.

   Ingredients: Although Punchamrut is healthy itself, you can reap the health benefits by utilizing products that are nutritious and healthier, without any pesticide residue.

   ● Raw Cow Milk/Dudh - ¾ cup
   ● Cow Yogurt/Dahi - ½ cup
   ● Organic Cow Ghee - 1 tsp
   ● Natural Honey - 1 tsp
   ● Sugar - 1 tsp
   ● Additionally, Holy Basil Leaves - 1 tsp, for a natural touch.
   



How to make Panchamrut -
1. In a large bowl, pour milk, ghee, yogurt, honey, and sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves and a flowy texture is achieved.
2. This makes the basic mixture of Panchamrut. Garnish with basil leaves and your panchamrut is ready!

4. Puran Poli:

   Puran Poli is a sweet lentil stuffed flatbread, which is essential for the 10-day celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. A famous Maharashtrian dish, Puran Poli is a healthy dish made with chana dal.

   Ingredients: To make the poli or flatbread healthier, you can use organic whole wheat flour, which is full of dietary fibers and essential nutrients.

   ● Whole wheat flour - 2 cups
   ● All-purpose flour - 1 cup ● Organic Cow Ghee (clarified butter) - ¼ cup
   ● Split Chana dal - 1 cup
   ● Jaggery - ½ cup, try natural jaggery powder here.
   ● Grated coconut - ¼ cup
   ● Cardamom powder - ¼ teaspoon
   ● Nutmeg powder - ¼ teaspoon
   ● Fennel powder - 1 teaspoon
   ● A pinch of saffron
   ● Salt to taste
   ● Water as needed
   



How to make Puran Poli -
1. Pressure cook 1 cup chana dal for 6 to 7 minutes until it is tender and softened.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons ghee in a pan and add ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, and fennel powder. Add the cooked chana dal with jaggery and mash the mixture until it dries up.
3. Take 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, and salt to taste. Make a firm dough from the mixture.
4. Place a heated tawa and spread some ghee to roast the puran poli well. Your dish is ready for prasad!

5. Rava sheera:

   Rava Sheera is a popular sweet dish made with semolina (rava), sugar, and ghee. It is a traditional offering made to Ganpati Bappa, which is believed to bring his blessings.

   Ingredients: This dessert is a classic Indian cuisine, however the high-fat content may pose a risk to your health. Make rava sheera healthier with organic suji and ghee, high on essential nutrients, from Re:fresh.

   ● Sugar - 1 cup
   ● Organic Semolina or Suji - 1 cup
   ● Pure Cow-based Ghee - ⅔ cup
   ● Fresh milk - 1 cup
   ● Water - 2.5 cups
   ● Cardamom - ½ teaspoon (4 to 5 green cardamoms)
   ● Dry fruits and Nuts
   



How to make Rava Sheera -
1. Heat ⅔ cup ghee in a pan and add suji. The goal is to roast this until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
2. To make the sugar syrup, add 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of milk and mix it until the syrup thickens. Add water as required.
3. Pour the roasted semolina in the syrup and stir the sheera uto reach a slight flowy consistency.
4. Add cardamom powder and garnish with chopped dry fruits and nuts to make it healthier. Serve your Ganesh Chaturthi prasad hot.

Conclusion:

The organic prasad recipes shared in this blog provide a variety of options to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. From the classic Rava Sheera to the refreshing Pachamaram, these recipes celebrate the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi while promoting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

May your Ganesh Chaturthi be filled with joy, prosperity, and the sweet taste of organic prasad!