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​6 Healthy Recipes for Ganesh Utsav by Ryan Fernando: Guilt-Free Festive Sweets

Celebrate Ganpati the Healthy Way with Wholesome Festive Treats
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Celebrate Ganpati the Healthy Way with Wholesome Festive Treats
Nutritionist Ryan Fernando, in a recent Instagram post, shared healthy twists on traditional recipes that are both guilt-free and delicious. These dishes are simple to make, healthy, full of flavor, and perfect for family celebrations.
Steamed coconut jaggery modak
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Steamed coconut jaggery modak
The classic modak gets a healthier makeover. Made with rice flour, coconut, jaggery or dates, cardamom, and ghee, these steamed dumplings are naturally sweet and nourishing. Soft, aromatic, and guilt-free, they’re the perfect prasad to offer and enjoy during Ganpati.
Rice kheer with a twist
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Rice kheer with a twist
This creamy dessert uses jaggery or dates instead of refined sugar for sweetness. Cook rice slowly in milk, then add saffron, cardamom, and nuts for richness. The result is a comforting kheer that’s light, nutritious, and still festive enough to please every guest.
Sweet kadabu
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Sweet kadabu
A traditional delight filled with goodness! Made with rice flour, Bengal gram flour, sesame, poppy seeds, coconut, and jaggery, this sweet dumpling is rich in taste yet wholesome. Serve hot with ghee for a festive treat that’s nourishing and indulgent at the same time.
Kara kadabu
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Kara kadabu
For those who prefer savory, Kara Kadabu is a must-try. Stuffed with spiced lentils, coconut, ginger, chilies, and fresh herbs, these dumplings are steamed until soft. Served with coconut chutney, they bring a burst of flavor to your Ganpati thali while staying light on the stomach.
Puran poli
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Puran poli
A timeless festive favorite with a healthier touch. The soft chana dal filling is sweetened with jaggery and flavored with cardamom, then wrapped in whole wheat dough. Roasted lightly on a tawa with ghee, this dish combines comfort with tradition in every bite.
Moti chur laddoo (Low-calorie)
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Moti chur laddoo (Low-calorie)
This version of the beloved laddoo swaps sugar with natural sweeteners like monk fruit, stevia, or coconut jaggery. Made with dalia, rice flour, nuts, and ghee, these laddoos are rich in flavor but lighter in calories. A guilt-free way to enjoy your favorite sweet!
Following traditions
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Following traditions
Ganpati is all about devotion, joy, and sharing food with loved ones. With these recipes from Ryan Fernando, you can celebrate guilt-free while still keeping the taste and tradition alive. Try them this season and make your festival both delicious and wholesome.
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