Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna the eighth avatar (Incarnation) of Lord Vishnu.Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna the eighth avatar (Incarnation) of Lord Vishnu.
This festival have always been special for me. Janmashtmi was the day when you get to see jhankiya( the people in my town dress up as various gods and goddess and in the evening whole family would go to see them) , the temples and whole market was decorated especially in colours of krishna.
The most special part was the special sweet which my mother would prepare for bhog to Ladoo Gopal(Baal roop of god Krishna).
Today, I am sharing my mothers recipe with you, which you can also prepare for this special day.
Prepration Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Serves: 15 pieces
Ingredients
Dry Coconut(Khopra)- 100 gms(Grated and then slightly roast in a pan)
Makhana(Fox nut)- 50 gms(Roasted slightly and grinded finely)
Dry fruit(As per choice) - 100 gms(Almonds, Cashews, Chironji roasted and chopped medium)
Sugar- 100 gms or 1 cup
Water- 150 gms or 1.5 cup
Method
1. Put sugar and water in deep pan on medium flame and keep stirring until a syrup
of little thick consistency is formed. The method to check consistency is take drop of syrup between your thumb and first finger and press both fingers together and seperate them, you should get a single wire formed also called as 'ek taar ki chashni' in hindi language.
2. Now put all the roasted and chopped dry fruits in chashni and stir.
3. Add the grinded makhana and mix properly.
4. Finally add the Khopra or dry coconut into the mixture and mix evenly.All the sugar syrup will be absorbed.
5. Transfer the mixture in to a slightly greased 1/2 inch thick tray and spread it evenly to
form a thick layer.
Allow it to cool slightly and cut the square pieces and your DHAPDI is ready for prasad.
"Jai Shree Krishna"
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