By: Toshita Sahni
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 is almost here, and other Indian festivals will soon follow. Popular types of mithai usually contain dairy products like ghee, milk, malai, etc.
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If you're following a dairy-free diet during the festive season, it can be difficult to satisfy your sweet cravings. Here are some ‘modified' mithai options you can enjoy:
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Ghee is generally used in the recipe for this steamed Ganpati sweet. For a dairy-free twist, you can smartly swap oil in place of it, as needed.
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You can make a dairy-free halwa using almonds (badam), nut milk, jaggery powder, cardamom and saffron. It is a rich yet wholesome mithai option.
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This dairy-free mithai substitutes ghee with coconut oil. The only other ingredients needed are dates, cashew, grated coconut and a pinch of rock salt.
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If you want to make dairy-free nariyal laddoo, consider incorporating oats and oat milk into the coconut mixture along with jaggery and cardamom.
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Kheer is a staple during most festivals. For a dairy-free version, cook boiled rice in almond/coconut milk with saffron, nuts and a sweetener.
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Blend soaked almonds, soaked cashews, and soaked dates with cardamom powder and saffron to get a dairy-free ‘kulfi' base. Freeze to set.
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To explore Ganesh Chaturthi laddoo recipes
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