Celestial Delights: Janmashtami Special Recipes to Savor
Divine Delight Almond Kheer: Indulge in the Taste of Celebration
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds, soaked overnight
- 4 cups of A2 milk
- ½ tbsp organic jaggery to taste
- A pinch of saffron strands
- ¼ tsp cardamom powder, for flavor
- Chopped nuts, cashew nuts, pistachios, for garnishing
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
Divine Delights: Janmashtami Sweet Potato Tikkis
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.
Nutrition
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Comment (1)
Great receipe with tips, notes, nutritional values thank you so much-needed healthy information