Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is associated with wisdom, prosperity and auspicious beginnings. In 2026, the festival will be ...

Sauté fresh grated coconut in ghee until fragrant, then melt in jaggery—stir till it thickens but stays moist. Cardamom joins at the end for a sweet, spiced kick. Bring salted water with ghee to a ...

Ganpati Bappa is coming home tomorrow and people are rejoicing all around the nation. The excitement in the air to welcome everybody's beloved bappa can be seen with all the preparations being done.

Ganesh Chaturthi, the beloved festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, is not only a spiritual occasion but also a delicious one. Known as the god of wisdom and prosperity, Ganesha is also ...

It is that time of year when one sweet takes centre stage — the modak. No Ganesh Chaturthi feels complete without it. In Hyderabad though, the steamed version, the ukadiche modak, isn’t as easy to ...

Ukadiche Modak is an integral part of Ganeshotsav. It is a healthy sweet if consumed in moderation. The traditional Maharashtrian dish has two varieties: steamed and fried. The steamed version ...

If you have ever watched your mother or grandmother prepare modaks during Ganesh Chaturthi, you know it’s more than just a sweet dish; it's a tradition wrapped in love, steam, and patience. These ...

Festivals have a way of bringing food into the centre of memory. In Maharashtra, Ganesh Chaturthi is impossible to imagine without the scent of fresh modaks steaming in the kitchen. Believed to be ...

Avoid common mistakes when making modaks. Ensure dough is pliable; filling not too wet. Do not overfill or over-steam modaks. Few sweets say Ganesh Chaturthi quite like a freshly steamed modak. The ...

Modak, Ganpati Bappa’s favourite delectable dumpling is a compulsory sweet in Ganesh Chaturthi. As Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, making different types of Modak for Bappa, the beloved deity, ...