Traditional Maharashtrian Ganpati Recipes for Guilt-Free Festive Celebration 2024
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As Ganpati 2024 arrives, the air fills with the powerful rhythm of Nasik Dhol, the sweet aroma of modaks, and the joy of family gatherings. It’s a time of celebration, nostalgia, and traditions.
This year, we’ve put together a few authentic Traditional Maharashtrian recipes, including a sugar-free modak recipe, that not only capture the festival’s spirit but are also diabetes-friendly and great for weight loss.
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1. Sugar-Free Sattu Pistachio Modak
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Serving Size: 10 Modaks
Requirements
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Sattu (Roasted Bengal Gram Flour) | 1 cup |
| Pistachios (chopped) | 2 tbsp* |
| Stevia powder | 2 tsp** |
| Ghee | 2 tbsp |
| Cardamom powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Water | As required |
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*tbsp = tablespoon **tsp = teaspoon |
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Method of Preparation
1. Heat ghee in a pan and add sattu. Roast until aromatic.
2. Add chopped pistachios and cardamom powder. Mix well.
3. Add stevia and a little water to bind the mixture.
4. Shape the mixture into modaks using a modak mold or by hand.
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Nutritional Breakdown
| Nutrient | Nutritional Value (per modak) |
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 gm |
| Protein | 2 gm |
| Fat | 2 gm |
Cooking Tips
1. Ensure the sattu is roasted on a low flame to avoid burning.
2. You can add more nuts of your choice for added texture.
2. Varan Bhaat
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Requirements
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Split Pigeon Peas (Toor Dal) | 1 cup |
| Turmeric powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Asafoetida | A pinch |
| Salt | To taste |
| Water | 3 cups |
| Ghee | 1 tsp |
| Cumin seeds | 1/2 tsp |
| Curry leaves | A few |
Method of Preparation
1. Pressure cook the toor dal with turmeric, salt, and water until soft.
2. Heat ghee in a small pan and add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
3. Pour this tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.
4. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutritional Breakdown
| Nutrient | Nutritional Value (per serving) |
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30 gm |
| Protein | 8 gm |
| Fat | 4 gm |
Cooking Tips
1. Use a thick-bottomed vessel to cook the dal for a creamy texture.
2. Adjust the consistency of the dal with water as per your preference.
3. Jowar Chivda
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Requirements
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Jowar puffs | 2 cups |
| Roasted peanuts | 1/4 cup |
| Roasted chana dal | 1/4 cup |
| Curry leaves | A few |
| Mustard seeds | 1/2 tsp |
| Red chili powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Salt | To taste |
| Oil | 1 tsp |
Method of Preparation
1. Heat oil in a pan; add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
2. Add red chili powder and salt. (You can also add turmeric powder)
3. Add jowar puffs, peanuts, and chana dal. Mix well.
4. Cook for a few minutes until the puffs are crispy.
Nutritional Breakdown
| Nutrient | Nutritional Value (per serving) |
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20 gm |
| Protein | 6 gm |
| Fat | 5 gm |
Cooking Tips
1. Ensure that the puffs are fresh and crispy for the best texture.
2. You can add roasted coconut slices for added flavor.
4. Sugar-Free Mixed Fruit Shrikhand
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Serving Size: 4 servings
Requirements
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Hung curd | 2 cups |
| Mixed fruits (apple, pomegranate, grapes) | 1 cup |
| Stevia powder | 2 tsp |
| Cardamom powder | 1/2 tsp |
| Saffron strands | A pinch |
| Almond slivers | For garnish |
Method of Preparation
1. Whisk the hung curd until smooth and creamy.
2. Add stevia, cardamom powder, and saffron strands.
3. Mix in the chopped fruits.
4. Garnish with almond slivers and serve chilled.
Nutritional Breakdown
| Nutrient | Nutritional Value (per serving) |
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 12 gm |
| Protein | 6 gm |
| Fat | 5 gm |
Cooking Tips
1. Use thick and fresh hung curd for a rich and creamy texture.
2. You can vary the fruits as per seasonal availability.
5. Kothimbir Vadi
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Serving Size: 12 pieces
Requirements
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Gram flour (Besan) | 1 cup |
| Chopped coriander leaves | 1/2 cup |
| Green chili paste | 1 tsp |
| Turmeric powder | 1/4 tsp |
| Salt | To taste |
| Oil | 1 tbsp |
| Water | As required |
Method of Preparation
1. Mix all ingredients with water to form a thick batter.
2. Pour the batter into a greased plate and steam for 20 minutes.
3. Once cool, cut into squares and shallow fry until golden brown.
Nutritional Breakdown
| Nutrient | Nutritional Value (per piece) |
| Calories | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 8 gm |
| Protein | 2 gm |
| Fat | 2 gm |
Cooking Tips
1. Ensure the batter is lump-free for a smooth texture.
2. You can add sesame seeds or poppy seeds for extra crunch.
These are just a few of the authentic Maharashtrian recipes we’ve shared to help you enjoy Ganpati 2024 while keeping your health goals in check.
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So, as you celebrate this festive season, you can indulge in sugar-free sweets and the flavors you love without compromising your health. Try these recipes and start making healthier choices with us.
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