Tue Nov 05 05:20:48 UTC 2024: ## Chhath Puja 2024: Celebrate with These Traditional Dishes

Chhath Puja, a festival dedicated to the Sun God, will be celebrated on November 05, 2024. Women observe a strict fast during the festival and offer prayers to Lord Surya for the well-being of their children.

The festival is marked by special delicacies, many of which are exclusive to Bihar. Here are five easy traditional recipes to try this Chhath Puja:

**1. Thekua:** This dry sweet, made with wheat flour, coconut, sugar syrup, and ghee, is a popular prasad offered to the Sun God.

**2. Kaddu Bhaat:** A flavorful dish featuring pumpkin cooked in ghee with Himalayan salt, paired perfectly with fried poori or rice.

**3. Hara Chana:** Green chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked in ghee with green chilies and cumin seeds, a must-have for a Chhath feast.

**4. Rasiyaw (Rice Kheer):** A sweet rice kheer made with jaggery instead of sugar, served with dal puri, roti, or chapati.

**5. Kasar Ke Laddu:** These easy-to-make laddus are made with powdered rice, jaggery powder, ghee, and fennel seeds, a popular prasad offered during the Sandhya Arghya.

These recipes are sure to make your Chhath Puja celebration special and delicious.

**For detailed instructions and ingredient lists, check out the original article on NDTV Food.**

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