Janmashtami Special: Krishna-Inspired Recipes

Janmashtami is a significant festival in Hinduism, celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. This festival falls on the Ashtami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. On Janmashtami, people across the country worship the idol or picture of Lord Krishna in temples and homes with incense, lamps, aarti, and bhog. Lord Krishna had a deep love for nature and was a true friend to animals and birds. He is also revered as the savior of the world. 

So, this Janmashtami, why not offer bhog to Lord Krishna that is made from pure ingredients, honoring his love for nature and without harming the environment and animals? Here are some special recipes you can prepare on Janmashtami using natural and organic ingredients.

Special Janmashtami Recipes Using Nirvana Organic Products

Gokul Pitha

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh coconut, grated
• 250 grams mawa
• 1/2 cup jaggery
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
• 2 tsp Nirvana Organic Forest Honey
• 1 cup refined flour
• Desi cow ghee for frying
• Silver foil
• Almond shavings

Method:

1. In a pan, mix the grated coconut, mawa, jaggery, and cardamom powder. Fry the mixture for 5 minutes.
2. Shape the mixture into small balls and set them aside.
3. Prepare a thick batter by mixing water into the refined flour.
4. Dip the coconut balls into the batter and fry them in hot ghee until golden brown.
5. After frying, dip the balls in Nirvana Organic Forest Honey for a sweet glaze.
6. Decorate with silver foil and almond shavings. Your juicy Gokul Pitha is ready to offer to God.

Makhana Pag

Ingredients:

• 50 grams makhana
• 4 tsp Nirvana Organic Forest Honey or Stevia
• 50 grams dry coconut, chopped
• 1 tsp Badri Cow Ghee

Method:

1. Quarter the makhanas and chop the coconut into small pieces.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and lightly fry the coconut pieces until golden brown. In the same pan, fry the makhanas until golden.
3. Add the fried makhanas and coconut to a greased plate. Drizzle 3 tsp of Nirvana Organic Forest Honey or Stevia over the mixture.
4. Let the mixture set for 2 hours, then cut it into pieces. Your Makhana Pag is ready to enjoy.

Dhaniya Panjiri

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coriander seeds
• 1/2 cup Stevia
• 7-8 makhanas
• 1 tbsp raisins
• 1 tbsp almond slivers
• 1 tbsp melon seeds
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 3 tbsp Badri Cow Ghee
• Rose petals
• 1 tbsp pistachio slivers

Method:

1. Lightly heat the coriander seeds until they release a mild fragrance. Cool and grind them finely.
2. Heat ghee and lightly fry the makhanas and other dry fruits until golden brown. Remove from heat and mix with the ground coriander.
3. Add Stevia, cardamom powder, and rose petals to the mixture. Your Dhaniya Panjiri is ready.

Panchamrit

Ingredients:

• 1 cup curd
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp Badri Cow Ghee
• 2 tbsp Nirvana Organic Forest Honey
• 2 tbsp panch meva, chopped
• Some basil leaves

Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients together. Your Panchamrit is ready to serve.

Masala Milk

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 3 tsp Nirvana Organic Pahadi Haldi.
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods
• 5-7 almonds, sliced
• 1 tsp flaxseeds
• 2 tbsp powdered jaggery
• A few saffron strands

Method:

1. Grind the cinnamon and cardamom into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
2. Dry roast the almonds and flaxseeds in a pan and set them aside.
3. Boil the milk, adding the Nirvana Organic Pahadi Haldi, crushed cinnamon and cardamom, roasted almonds, flaxseeds, and jaggery.
4. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Garnish with saffron strands and serve warm after dinner.

Red Rice Gopalkala

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Nirvana Organic Himalayan Red Rice, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup plain curd
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tbsp scraped fresh coconut
• 2 tsp Nirvana Organic Forest Honey
• Salt to taste
• Few curry leaves
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 2 tsp peanuts
• 1 tsp Badri Cow Ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds

Method:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked Nirvana Organic Himalayan Red Rice with chopped cucumber, scraped coconut, pomegranate seeds, green chilies, curd, salt, and Nirvana Organic Forest Honey.
2. Heat ghee in a small pan, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts, and stir-fry for a minute.
3. Pour this tempering over the rice mixture and mix well. Your Red Rice Gopalkala is ready to serve.