Chhath Puja 2024:  8 popular foods to make in this festival

Kasar  A ladoo made  from rice flour, jaggery,  and coconut

Rice ladoo  Made from raw rice, these laddoos are prepared by grinding rice and mixing it 

Thekua  A sweet, crunchy treat made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee

Kaddu-bhaat  A dish made of pumpkin and rice, cooked with a mild spice blend 

Sweet potato Boiled  It commonly consumed as they are filling and provide energy during the fasting period

Coconut ladoo  Made from grated coconut and condensed milk or jaggery, these are sweet and soft

Puris  Deep-fried bread made from wheat flour, often served with other Chhath dishes like chana dal or aloo curry