Celestial Delights: Janmashtami Special Recipes to Savor

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Celestial Delights: Janmashtami Special Recipes to Savor

 

Divine Delight Almond Kheer: Indulge in the Taste of Celebration

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Elevate your Janmashtami experience and treat yourself to the auspicious occasion with a symphony of taste, flavors, and nutrition. Our 'Divine Delight Almond Kheer' resonates with the joyous spirit of the celebration, offering a harmonious blend of tradition and indulgence.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Grind the pre-soaked almonds into a fine paste using a little A2 milk.
  • In a pan, heat the remaining milk and let it come to a boil.
  • Add the almond paste and stir well. Simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add saffron strands and cardamom powder to the kheer and mix.
  • Sweeten the kheer with jaggery, adjusting the amount to your taste preference.
  • Continue to cook until the kheer thickens to the desired consistency.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • Garnish with chopped nuts before serving.

Power tips and variations

  • One can use coconut milk as an alternative to A2 milk. The coconut flavor pairs well with the almond's nuttiness, creating a delightful twist on the traditional recipe.
  • To incorporate dates instead of jaggery, you can soak them in warm water to soften them and then blend them into a paste.

Notes

  • Almonds are rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamin E, magnesium, and protein.
  • A2 cow milk is a rich source of beta-casein protein. Also, it contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, which aid strong bones and teeth, better functioning of muscles, and regulation of blood pressure.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 14.5gProtein: 5.4gFat: 11.2g
Keyword traditional
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Divine Delights: Janmashtami Sweet Potato Tikkis

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Experience a modern twist on tradition with these delightful tikkis that combine the beta-carotene-rich sweet potato and fiber-packed millets. These tikkis perfectly embody the spirit of joyous Janmashtami celebrations by blending flavor and wellness.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 152 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, boiled and mashed
  • 1/2 cup sama rice, barnyard millet, soaked for 8 hours
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • Rock salt, sendha namak to taste
  • ½ tbsp A2 ghee for shallow frying

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, gently combine boiled and mashed sweet potatoes, drained sama rice, crushed peanuts, chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, chopped coriander leaves, and rock salt.
  • Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into round or oval tikkis.
  • Heat a pan or tawa and add a little A2 ghee for shallow frying.
  • Place the tikkis on the pan and cook on medium heat until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • Once cooked, remove the tikkis from the pan. Serve the sweet potato sama tikkis hot with yogurt or chutney.

Power Tips and Variations:

  • Feel free to incorporate the grated vegetables of your choice. You can alternate sweet potatoes with grated raw banana or raw banana flour too.

Notes

  • Sweet potatoes are rich in anthocyanin, which supports brain health by reducing inflammation. These are also packed with vitamins A, C, B5, and B7.
  • Millets are nutritional powerhouses, high in protein, fiber, antioxidants, magnesium and niacin.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 12.3gProtein: 1.3gFat: 9.2g
Keyword traditional
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  • Paul Fernandes Reply

    5 stars
    Great receipe with tips, notes, nutritional values thank you so much-needed healthy information

    September 15, 2023 at 6:19 am

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