Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Five Savoury Ganpati Prasad Ideas Beyond Traditional Sweets
Ganpati prasad does not always have to be a sugary sweet.
This article suggests five savoury foods for devotees.
Boiled chana can be mixed with coconut and coriander.
Small samosas are easy to hand out.
Lemon rice gives people a tangy and filling choice.
Mini dhokla is soft and light.
Namkeen cups offer a crunchy snack.
These foods can be served after a Ganpati aarti to both children and adults.
Boiled chana with coconut, coriander and light tempering is a wholesome prasad option.
Mini samosas with potato-and-peas filling are easy to distribute and eat.
Lemon rice offers a tangy alternative flavored with lemon, curry leaves and peanuts.
Soft mini dhokla pieces can be served with coriander or coconut chutney.
Individual cups of namkeen can combine sev, roasted chana, peanuts and poha.
- Who
- Ganpati devotees, including children and adults.
- What
- Five savoury alternatives to traditional sweet prasad are suggested.
- When
- After a Ganpati aarti.
- Why
- To offer a lighter, less sugary and enjoyable alternative to mithai.
- Number of ideas
- Five savoury prasad options
- First option
- Boiled chana with coconut, coriander and cumin or mustard tempering
- Snack option
- Bite-sized potato-and-peas mini samosas
- Rice option
- Lemon rice with lemon, curry leaves, peanuts and mild tempering
- Light option
- Mini dhokla with coriander or coconut chutney
- Crunchy option
- Namkeen cups containing sev, roasted chana, peanuts and poha