Vishnu, the protector of the universe and one of the Hindu Trinity, is said to take birth in this mortal world whenever it is overburdened with sinners, who by their wicked actions upset the equilibrium of the earth. One such incarnation is his birth as the son of king Vasudeva and his wife Devaki. He was then given the name of Sri Krishna, and his story is recorded in the famous work of the Hindus known as Bhagavatam.
The birthday of this marvelous child is celebrated as a festive and sacred day on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the holy month of Shravana which corresponds to the English months of August-September.
On this day,all of their houses are beautifully decorated and they prepare special sweets to offer to the lord.Since lord Krishna is very fond of milk and milk products. On this special day we prepare some special dishes with butter and also we offer fresh butter to please the Lord.Here are some of the traditional items for this auspicious day.
Navaneetham
Ingredients
White butter(plain) – 2 tsps
Powdered sugar – 1 tsp
Cardamom powder – 1 pinch
Almonds - a few
Method
Mix all ingredients well and Offer to Lord.
Do not omit this if you are doing the pooja,as this is Lord Krishna’s favorite!
Sweet Poha
Ingredients
Aval(poha/flattened rice) - 1 cup
Jaggery - 1 cup
Ghee - 2 tsps
Coconut pieces - 1 tsp
Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp
Cashews - few
Method
1.Soak poha in a bowl,pouring in adequate water(say about 1 inch above the level of poha) for 2 hours.
2.Heat a tsp of ghee in a Pan and add the broken cashews.Once they turn golden brown remove from flame and transfer it into a plate.
3.Now in the same pan,add jaggery,add water to immerse it.Once the jaggery melts and becomes thick.(if you pour a drop of it in a cup of water it should not dissolve immediately. A sticky consistancy.)Reduce the flame and add the poha and mix well.Now add the the cashews,ghee and cardamom powder.
4.Sweet poha is ready to serve.
Butter Chaklis
Ingredients
Rice flour - 4 cups
Gram flour - 1 1/2 cup
Asafoetida -1/2 tsp
Til seeds -1 tsp
Butter - 2 tsps
Chili powder - 3 tsps
Salt - as per taste
Oil - as required
Method
1.Combine rice flour and gram flour with asafoetida, chili powder, butter and salt.
2.Wash 1 tbsp til seeds and add them to the flour mixture.
3.Pour water and knead to make soft dough.
4. Heat oil in a kadhai and press bits of dough through a mould.
5.Fry the chakli in the oil till crispy and brown.
6.Drain with a perforated spoon and remove on tissue.
7.Store in airtight containers.
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