Wish You all an advance happy Diwali and belated Dussehra.
I know I am a little late for navratri recipes. I wanted to share this beautiful Goddess Durga's picture with all of you.
I know I am a little late for navratri recipes. I wanted to share this beautiful Goddess Durga's picture with all of you.
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Laddu Parade
Rava Laddu /Semolina Laddu
Ingredients :
1 cup Rava (sooji)/ semolina (makes 5-6 laddus)
1/2 cup sugar (you can add more if desired)
1/4 cup Ghee (clarified butter)
1/4 cup cashew nuts
1/4 cup Raisins
3 tbsp milk
Preparation :
Fry the cashew nuts and raisins in 2tbsp of ghee until golden color and keep separately.
Roast the semolina in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat until slight golden color.
To this add ghee and sugar. Fold them together. Also add the fried cashew nuts and raisins.
Combine the 3 tbsp milk, fold together and remove the mixture from the pan in to a plate.
If you feel the heat is bearable by your hands, make small balls (laddus) out of the mixture.
The traditional way for making rava laddus is different and is a little difficult.
It requires thick sugar syrup in which the Semolina is poured and then made into balls.
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Snacks
The following recipes are famous for Durga pooja in Kolkata, West Bengal. Without Sandesh and Malpua there is no Navratri festival in Kolkata.
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Carrot Halwa / Gajar ka Halwa
Gunjiyas/ Kajjikayalu/ Somasi / coconut pie
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This is my contribution to JFI- Festival treats hosted by Srivalli and Yummy Festival Feast - Diwali by Pallavi
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This is my contribution to JFI- Festival treats hosted by Srivalli and Yummy Festival Feast - Diwali by Pallavi