Janmashtami is a joyous celebration of Lord Krishna's birth and is celebrated across many parts of India. Many devotees observe a fast on this auspicious day. This spiritual practice is believed to purify the body and mind, bringing devotees closer to the divine.
The food consumed during the fast is simple and rooted in tradition. If you’re looking to make something easy and delicious to elevate your fasting feast, we bring you recipes of a few traditional sweets from ‘The Taste of India Podcast’ on Audible. Let these recipes guide you in creating meals that honour tradition, satiate your palate, and bring your family together in a shared celebration of faith and togetherness!
MILK PEDA
Ingredients
Full Cream Milk - 2 Litres Sugar - 1 cup Cardamom - 1 tspMethod:
In a wide saucepan, boil milk on high flame. Once the milk boils, reduce the flame to a medium-high. Let it boil until the quantity of milk reduces to half and thickens. Keep stirring so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom surface. Also, scrap the cream on the sides of the saucepan and mix it into the milk. Cook over medium flame until it is a thick and dry consistency and the milk solid starts leaving the pan. Now add sugar and cardamom powder and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally. By now, the milk would have thickened. At this point, turn off the flame. Take the mixture out on a separate plate and let it cool down. Now, grease your palm with ghee and take a small portion of the mix. Roll it out a bit and slightly flatten it like a cookie. Press it from the centre with your thumb and the Peda is ready. (You can also make some designs as per your choice) Prepare the rest of the mix similarly and allow them to rest for 4-5 hours before serving. You can refrigerate the milk pedas and eat them within 8 to 10 days.
MAKHANA KHEER