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Gulab Jamun is a special part of Indian festivals and celebrations. This popular Indian sweet is made with khoya (mawa) and soaked in sweet sugar syrup. It is one of the most loved Indian desserts enjoyed by people across India and many other countries. During festivals like Janmashtami, Diwali, and weddings, Gulab Jamun is often […]
Diwali is the festival of sweets, diyas, and beautiful rangoli. It is the time of the year when homes, temples, shops, and offices shine brightly with earthen lamps, candles, and decorations. This festival represents the spiritual victory of light over darkness. Moreover, Diwali is celebrated with great joy across the world. The festival is not […]
Sabudana vada or cutlet is a Maharashtrian snack made using sago or tapioca pearls also known as sago, Sabudana, Sabbaki or Javvarisi in other Indian languages. Sabudanvada is also served during fasting or upvas/vrat, especially during Navratri or the festival of Janmashtami. Sabudana Khichdi, Sabudana kheer, Sabudana halwa, Sabudana Thalipeeth or other food made during fasting. This sabudana vada […]
Thandai is a traditional Indian beverage drink popular in North Indian states of U.P and some parts of Rajasthan. This drink is very refreshing and a perfect summer cooler drink. I remember in my childhood my mom made this drink during Holi (festival of colors), MahaShivaratri festival. During summer thandai is also used as a refreshing and healthy drink. […]
Ganpati Bappa Morya! Ganesh Chaturthi is today so I will be making fried modak as everyone knows Modak is Ganesh Ji favorite food is MODAK.It’s very tasty.Some people make It with filling jaggery and dry fruits. Today I am making fried modak, filling with coconut, mawa sugar and nuts. This recipe is very easy. Ingredients: 2cups […]
The word charnamirt means nectar from the feet of God. It is made with five things and with Panchmewa. Charnamrit is a sweet drink offer after prayer. Panchamirt Prasad prepared for Janmashtami, Satyanarayana Katha, Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja any other rituals then offered to the guest. Ingredients: 1/2cup curd 1cup milk (full fat) 1tbs pure ghee […]
Mewa Paag or Dry Fruit Paag is the recipe popularly made during Krishna Janmashtami festival Please find the recipe below for it: Ingredients: 2 cups sugar ¾ pure ghee ¼ Edible gum 1 cup Grated dry coconut 1/2 cup Roasted and Coarsely crushed Lotus seed 3/4th cup Watermelon seed ½ almond (thin sliced) 1tbsp White […]
In KRISHNA Janmashtami Dhania burfi and Mewa pag goes as a bhog to Ladoo Gopal (Krishan Bhagwan). Some people Dhania burfi make it with sugar but my mother makes it with jaggery, Mewa pag make it with sugar. Dhania burfi Ingredients: 1cup dry coriander powder 1cup desiccated coconut 1cuplotus seed (thin sliced roasted) 300gmjagerry(grated) 2-3 […]