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Ashtami 2024:  5 Traditional Bhog Recipes

Chaitra Navratri 2024, which began on April 9 is coming to an end soon. The devotees will celebrate Ashtami and Navami on the eighth and ninth day of Navratri.

Here are five Ashtami-special traditional bhog recipes you must know.

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Halwa

Sooji ka halwa is one of the key foods served after Ashtami puja. Sooji (semolina) is roasted in ghee and mixed with sugar and sometimes milk. It is topped with chopped dry fruits like almonds and pistachios.

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Poori

Wheat flour is kneaded into a dough, made into balls, rolled out flat, and deep-fried to golden perfection.

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Sukhe kale chane

Spicy sukhe kale chane adds a flavourful balance of sweet and savoury to the Ashtami bhog thaali. It is paired with poori and halwa and served as a prasad during Navratri. 

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Rasgulla

You can easily make delicious rasgullas in your kitchen. These sponge chhena balls are deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup.

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Kheer

This delicious rice pudding is one of the popular desserts. Top it with chopped dry fruits and nuts.