Ganesh Puja is a time for devotion, celebration, and indulging in delicious sweets. In Odisha, a variety of traditional sweets are prepared to honour Lord Ganesha and share the festive joy with family and friends.
These sweets, rooted in Odisha’s culinary heritage, are not only offerings to the deity but also a treat for everyone to enjoy. Here are seven delightful Odia sweets that add a touch of sweetness to Ganesh Puja celebrations.
Chuda Ghasa: A sweet dish made from beaten rice (chuda) mixed with grated coconut, sugar, and cardamom, often garnished with nuts and ghee.
Chuda Kadamba: A delicacy made from beaten rice (chuda) shaped into round balls, mixed with jaggery, coconut, and ghee for a delightful treat.
Rasi Laddoo: Small sweet balls made from roasted sesame seeds (rasi), jaggery, and ghee, offering a nutty and sweet flavor.
Boondi Ladoo: Round sweets made from tiny fried gram flour droplets (boondi), bound together with sugar syrup, typically prepared during festivals.
Magaja Laddoo: Sweet balls made from wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and cardamom, often served as prasad during pujas.
Suji Manda: Steamed semolina (suji) dumplings filled with a sweet stuffing of coconut and jaggery, popular during festive occasions.
Suji Kheer: A creamy semolina (suji) pudding cooked with milk, and sugar, and flavored with cardamom, often garnished with dry fruits.