Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Nisha Dubey
Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Nisha Dubey
Janmashtami is the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna. In Mathura-Vrindavan, this celebration witnesses devotees from across the world. Here are some dishes offered to Lord Krishna in Mathura and Vrindavan.
Rabri Rabri is among those delights prepared by thickening the milk, flavouring it with aromatic spices like cardamom, and garnishing it with nuts.
Kheer Rice or vermicelli are cooked in a concoction of milk and sugar. The milk is boiled and reduced in volume. Cardamom, saffron, and nuts are added to enhance the taste.
Balushahi It is made with refined flour which is later deep-fried in ghee and soaked in sugar syrup.
Peda It is a milk-based sweet that is made by combining milk powder, condensed milk, and some nuts.
Ghewar The batter made from maida is deep-fried to make a disc featuring a complex web-like structure. Later, it is dipped in sugar syrup and often garnished with milk cream and nuts.
Gopalkala This dish is prepared with poha, cucumber, sugar, yoghurt, and coconut. It is topped with pomegranate seeds, coriander leaves, and green chillies.
Panjeri It comprises sugar, ghee, dry fruits, and edible gum.
Makkhan Mishri Freshly churned makkhan is mixed with sweet mishri or sugar crystals are offered to God as a symbol of feeding a child his favourite sweet.