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Ganesh Chaturthi is an Indian festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. The 10-day long festival is celebrated with much fervour across Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat.
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Food plays a big role in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Many kinds of sweets are prepared especially for the festival. Here are some traditional sweet recipes you can try.
The outer covering of this Ganesh Chaturthi-special sweet is made with rice flour while the filling usually comprises a mixture of coconut, jaggery and saffron.
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Made with besan boondi dipped in sugar syrup, this moist ladoo dripping with ghee is one festive staple we cannot do without.
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A close cousin of rabri, this milky, aromatic and nutty dessert is best enjoyed when chilled. Basundi is commonly made during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
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Kheer is one of the quickest desserts to make; this is why it is made almost on all special occasions. This kheer recipe comes with a fruity surprise of grated apples.
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This tempting fudge-like dessert, made with fine coconut, khoya, ghee and sugar, is easy to make and even easier to tuck into. It's a must-try.
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Puran Poli is a traditional Maharashtrian dish that has a sweet flatbread filled with a melt-in-your-mouth mixture of chana dal, sugar, cardamom powder and nutmeg.
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