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.