With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, many people will be preparing for the festival that is celebrated in a very grand way in Mumbai and India. 

Along with the traditions, food is an important part of the festival -- right from the prasad to other sweet treats enjoyed during all the days of the festival. Whether you’re preparing modak for Bappa to share with family and friends or just relishing the joy of festive cooking, nothing compares to the aroma of freshly made sweets filling your house, especially laddoos during this season. 

Adding to the delight, here are recipes for healthy festive treats from Audible's The Tastes of India Podcast to help you get started. These are a few signature Ganesh Chaturthi dishes which are easy to make and nutritious, from signature steamed modaks to laddoos that melt in your mouth -- they have a little bit of everything.