Traditional Chhath Puja Prasad Recipes You Must Try

Chhath Puja, the ancient Vedic festival dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, is one of the most spiritually significant festivals in India, especially in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. Celebrated with unmatched devotion and purity, this four-day festival symbolises gratitude, discipline, and ritual fasting, culminating in offering prasad and arghya to the rising and setting sun. 

A huge part of Chhath Puja is the preparation of traditional prasad (offering). These dishes are prepared with utmost cleanliness, free of onion, garlic, and even salt. Everything is cooked in earthen pots or clean vessels, often using gangajal (holy water) and hand-ground spices. 

In this blog, we’ll explore traditional Chhath Puja dishes, their recipes, and how modern appliances like Wipro’s Induction Cooktop, Soup Maker, and Mixer and Grinder can make your ritual cooking faster and safer, without compromising authenticity. 

The Sacred Significance of Chhath Puja Food: 

The Chhath Puja prasad is not just food, it’s an offering of love, purity, and gratitude. Everything used, from ingredients to utensils, is carefully chosen and handled. The dishes are satvik (pure vegetarian) and often steamed or boiled. The flavours are subtle yet divine, focusing on natural sweetness and wholesome grains. 

Let’s explore the must-try Chhath Puja special food and how to make them at home. 

Traditional Chhath Puja Prasad Recipes: 

Here are some authentic and essential Chhath Puja dishes, complete with preparation details for your ease: 

1. Thekua – The Soul of Chhath Puja

Quick Recipe Overview: 

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Method: 

Mix flour, jaggery water, fennel, and coconut into a firm dough. Shape into flat discs. Deep fry in ghee until golden brown. Thekua has a long shelf life and is offered to the sun during Sandhya Arghya. 

2. Rasiya – Jaggery Rice Pudding

Quick Recipe Overview: 

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Method: 

Boil rice in water. Once semi-cooked, add jaggery and cook until thick and brown. Add cardamom and ghee. It’s rich, warm, and perfect as a Chhath offering. 

3. Kasar – Sweet Rice Flour Ladoo

Quick Recipe Overview: 

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Method: 

Mix rice flour, jaggery, and cardamom. Add warm ghee slowly and form small ladoos. These are healthy, easy to make, and full of traditional flavour. 

4. Lal Saag Bhujia – Red Amaranth Stir Fry

Quick Recipe Overview: 

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Method: 

Heat oil, add cumin and chili. Add chopped saag and stir fry until soft. No salt is used during Chhath. Simple, yet spiritually significant. 

5. Suthni (Sweet Potato) 

Quick Recipe Overview: 

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Method: 

Boil sweet potatoes until tender. Peel and offer as-is. Natural, earthy, and satisfying, this dish reflects simplicity and devotion. 

Tips to Maintain Purity While Cooking Chhath Puja Dishes: 

Modern Tools to Simplify Traditional Cooking: 

Cooking for Chhath Puja often involves long hours, multiple recipes, and batch preparation. To help with efficiency and safety while maintaining tradition, here are three kitchen companions that make the process smooth and hassle-free. 

Wipro Induction Cooktop: 

A reliable and energy-efficient tool for fast and clean cooking. 

Top Features: 

Perfect For: Frying Thekua, boiling rice for Rasiya, cooking saag with no mess. 

Wipro Soup Maker: 

Not just for soups, this is your secret weapon for quick, hands-free cooking. 

Top Features: 

Perfect For: Preparing smooth Rasiya, jaggery syrups, or steaming saag hands-free. 

Wipro Elato 1000W Mixer Grinder: 

For those grounded spices and smooth blends your prasad deserves. 

Top Features: 

Perfect For: Grinding jaggery, dry spices, and making ghee-based mixtures for Kasar. 

Chhath Puja is more than just a religious observance, it’s a deep connection to nature, simplicity, and the sacred act of gratitude. The Chhath Puja prasad, lovingly prepared with devotion, reflects this connection in every bite. 

While staying rooted in tradition, there's no harm in adopting smart tools to make the process quicker, safer, and more efficient. With Wipro’s modern appliances like the Induction Cooktop, Soup Maker, and Elato Mixer Grinder, you can focus on your devotion and let the tech handle the rest. 

This Chhath Puja, may your kitchen be filled with aroma, purity, and blessings from Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. Chhath Puja Ki Hardik Shubhkamnayein!