15 Air Fryer Saraswati Puja Bhog Recipes Every Indian Mom Will Love!

Saraswati Puja evokes feelings of devotion, zeal, and scrumptious bhog! But if you are an Indian mother, you know too well the balancing act—managing puja setups, domestic chores, and the healthy diet of everyone around you.

For the most part, traditional bhog recipes consist of some sort of deep frying which entails a lot of oil, lots of calories, and loads of work in the kitchen.

But what if there was a way to enjoy those same incredible, savory tastes without all the frying? Meet Air Fryers—your new best friend in nutritious and casual festive cooking. The even heating, oil-free frying, and its large capacity instantly make it possible to prepare healthy Saraswati Puja bhog in no time at all while preserving the goodness.

We’re pleased to share 15 mouthwatering recipes of Saraswati Puja bhog you can prepare in your air fryer with ease.

Prepare to take your festive cooking to a whole new level—effortless and enjoyable.

15 Air Fryer Saraswati Puja Bhog Recipes

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1. Air-Fried Begun Bhaja (Crispy Eggplant Fries)

Intro: A Bengali classic that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant, sliced
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil

Steps:

1. Mix chickpea flour, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Coat eggplant slices with the mixture.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes.
4. Place the slices in the air fryer basket and brush lightly with oil.
5. Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

2. Air-Fried Aloo Posto (Potatoes in Poppy Seed Paste)

Intro: A traditional Bengali dish with a nutty twist.
Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 2 tbsp poppy seed paste
• 1 tsp mustard oil
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Marinate potatoes with poppy seed paste, mustard oil, and salt.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 160°C for 5 minutes.
3. Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

3. Air-Fried Lau-er Bora (Bottle Gourd Fritters)

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Intro: A crispy, healthy snack for the Puja.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated bottle gourd
• 1/2 cup chickpea flour
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 green chili, chopped
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients to form a thick batter.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 170°C for 5 minutes.
3. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the air fryer basket.
4. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

4. Air-Fried Cholar Dal Vada (Bengal Gram Fritters)

Intro: A protein-packed festive treat.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup soaked chana dal
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Grind chana dal into a coarse paste.
2. Mix with onion, green chilies, ginger paste, and salt.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes.
4. Shape into small vadas and air fry for 12-15 minutes.

5. Air-Fried Paneer Tikka

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Intro: A crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Marinate paneer in yogurt and spices for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C for 5 minutes.
3. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until slightly charred.

6. Air-Fried Sweet Potato Chips

Intro: A healthy alternative to fried snacks.
Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil and salt.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 160°C for 5 minutes.
3. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

7. Air-Fried Narkel Naru (Coconut Ladoo)

Intro: A sweet treat for the Puja.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated coconut
• 1 cup jaggery
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Steps:

1. Cook coconut and jaggery in a pan until thickened.
2. Let it cool, then shape into ladoos.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 150°C for 5 minutes.
4. Air fry for 5-7 minutes to lightly toast the ladoos.

8. Air-Fried Sabudana Vada (Sago Fritters)

Intro: A fasting-friendly snack.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup soaked sabudana
• 2 boiled potatoes, mashed
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients to form a dough.
2. Shape into small vadas.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes.
4. Air fry for 12-15 minutes until crispy.

9. Air-Fried Banana Chips

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Intro: A crunchy, healthy snack.
Ingredients:

• 2 raw bananas, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp oil
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Toss banana slices with oil and salt.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 160°C for 5 minutes.
3. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until crispy.

10. Air-Fried Moong Dal Pakoda

Intro: A protein-rich festive snack.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup soaked moong dal
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Grind moong dal into a coarse paste.
2. Mix with onion, green chilies, and salt.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes.
4. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the air fryer basket.
5. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

11. Air-Fried Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

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Intro: A rich, indulgent dessert.
Ingredients:

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp ghee

Steps:

1. Cook carrots and milk in a pan until thickened.
2. Add sugar and ghee, and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 150°C for 5 minutes.
4. Air fry for 5-7 minutes to give it a slightly roasted flavor.

12. Air-Fried Poha Cutlet

Intro: A quick and tasty snack.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup flattened rice (poha)
• 2 boiled potatoes, mashed
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients to form a dough.
2. Shape into cutlets.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes.
4. Air fry for 10-12 minutes until crispy.

13. Air-Fried Malpua

Intro: A traditional Indian sweet.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients to form a batter.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 160°C for 5 minutes.
3. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the air fryer basket.
4. Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

14. Air-Fried Kachori

Intro: A flaky, spicy delight.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup spiced lentil filling
• 1 tsp oil

Steps:

1. Stuff the lentil filling into small dough balls.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C for 5 minutes.
3. Air fry for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

15. Air-Fried Rasgulla

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Intro: A Bengali favorite.
Ingredients:

• 1 cup chenna (cottage cheese)
• 1 cup sugar syrup

Steps:

1. Shape chenna into small balls.
2. Preheat the air fryer to 150°C for 5 minutes.
3. Air fry for 5-7 minutes to lightly toast the rasgullas.
4. Soak in sugar syrup before serving.

Why Air Fryers Are a Must-Have

Advanced Technology

Even heating ensures perfectly crispy results every time.

Temperature control for precise cooking—whether you’re making crispy fries or soft rasgullas.

Energy-efficient design that saves electricity.

Versatility

Air fry, bake, roast, or grill—one appliance, multiple uses!

Perfect for Indian bhog recipes and everyday cooking.

Durability and Design

Sleek, compact, and stylish—fits beautifully in any modern kitchen.

Built with high-quality materials for long-lasting use.

Conclusion

Saraswati Puja is a time for devotion and celebration, and the bhog should be just as special. With Glen India’s Air Fryer, you can prepare all your favorite festive dishes without excessive oil or hassle.

So why not make your festive cooking effortless? Check out Glen India’s range of air fryers and bring home the perfect kitchen companion today!