Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 14, 2026. The festival welcomes Lord Ganesha into homes and community pandals with prayers, flowers, music and traditional offerings.

Among all Ganesh Chaturthi preparations, modak holds a special place. Steamed ukadiche modak, fried modak and dry fruit modak are prepared in different regions, with recipes passed down through generations.

Creating a Traditional Ganesh Chaturthi Setup

Begin with a clean and uncluttered puja area. Decorate it with marigold flowers, banana leaves, diyas and rangoli. The food offered during the puja should be prepared with care and according to the customs followed in your family.

Keep the menu manageable. One well-prepared traditional prasad is better than a crowded spread made in a rush.

Steamed Rice Flour Modak

Steamed modak is prepared using a soft rice flour covering and a sweet jaggery filling.

Ingredients

• Rice atta
• Jaggery or jaggery powder
• Ghee
• Grated coconut
• Green elaichi
• Chopped kaju and badam
• Water

Simple Method

Heat grated coconut and jaggery on low flame until the mixture comes together. Add elaichi and chopped dry fruits, then allow the filling to cool.

Boil water with a small amount of ghee. Add rice atta gradually and mix until a soft dough forms. Once it is cool enough to handle, knead it gently.

Shape small portions into cups, add the jaggery filling and close the edges in the familiar modak shape. Steam until the outer covering is properly cooked and slightly glossy.

More Ganesh Chaturthi Prasad Ideas

Dry Fruit Modak

A dry fruit modak can be prepared using finely chopped kaju, badam, makhana, jaggery and elaichi. Shape the mixture using a modak mould for a neat festive presentation.

Besan Laddoo

Slow-roasted besan, ghee, boora and elaichi make a familiar festival sweet. The real trick is patience. Besan has no respect for shortcuts.

Suji Halwa

Suji halwa is easy to prepare for family gatherings and can be garnished with kaju, badam and elaichi.

Jaggery Makhana

Roasted makhana lightly coated with jaggery makes a simple addition to the festive prasad platter.

Plan a Practical Festival Menu

A Ganesh Chaturthi menu may include:

• Steamed rice flour modak
• Besan laddoo
• Suji halwa
• Jaggery makhana
• Seasonal fruit
• A family-style rice and dal meal

Choose dishes that can be prepared comfortably in your kitchen and served fresh.

Ganesh Chaturthi Ingredients from Dinesh Flour Mills

Dinesh Flour Mills Rice Atta, Gur Shakkar or Jaggery Powder, A2 Gir Cow Ghee, Elaichi, Kaju, Badam, Makhana, Besan and Suji can be used across several Ganesh Chaturthi recipes.

Dinesh Flour Mills has served traditional Indian kitchens since 1970, with a range covering freshly prepared flours, grocery staples, cooking essentials and festive ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?

Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Which flour is used for steamed modak?

Traditional steamed ukadiche modak is generally prepared with fine rice flour.

What can be used instead of refined sugar in modak?

Jaggery or jaggery powder is traditionally used in many coconut-filled modak recipes.