Saraswati Puja 2024: 7 Homemade Traditional Recipes You Can Make
Saffron Rice
Enhance the festive spirit with a delightful saffron-infused rice dish. This fragrant side dish is a welcome addition to any Saraswati Puja meal.
Kesar Pista Kulfi
This creamy, frozen dessert, enriched with saffron and pistachios, is a great way to conclude a Basant Panchami spread. The creamy texture and the nutty crunch make Kesar Pista Kulfi a fitting addition to a festive meal.
Besan Ladoo
These traditional sweet treats made from roasted chickpea flour, ghee, and sugar are a popular offering during Saraswati Puja. They are simple to make and have a delicious nutty flavor.
Mango Kesari
This luscious semolina pudding infused with saffron (kesar) is a perfect offering during Saraswati Puja. The vibrant yellow color and sweet flavor make it a festive treat.
Kesar Shrikhand
Shrikhand is an Indian sweet made from hung curd and sugar. The word Shrikhand comes from the Sanskrit word Shikharini i.e. curd in which curd and other flavoring substances like saffron, fruits, dry fruits.
Besan Halwa
Full of richness and health benefits, besan halwa is made by roasting chickpea flour with desi ghee and has a flavor and texture that are reminiscent of besan burfi.
Bhoger Khichuri
This is a traditional Bengali dish prepared during Saraswati Puja as an offering to Goddess Saraswati. This is the divine Bhoger Khichuri offered as bhog or prasad. The dish is made without onion and garlic.