Janmashtami, the birth celebration of Lord Krishna, is incomplete without preparing his favorite dishes and vrat-friendly sweets. If you’re looking for quick and simple recipes, here are 5 easy Janmashtami treats you can make at home.
1. Sabudana Kheer (Fasting Dessert)
Ingredients
- ½ cup soaked sabudana
- 3 cups milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- Cardamom powder
- Dry fruits
Method
Boil milk, add soaked sabudana, cook until translucent, add sugar, cardamom, and dry fruits.
2. Singhare ke Aate ka Halwa (Vrat Sweet)
Ingredients
- 1 cup water chestnut flour (singhare ka atta)
- ½ cup ghee
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 cups water
Method
Heat ghee, roast atta until golden, add water and sugar, stir till thick, and serve warm.
3. Dry Fruit Ladoo (Healthy Energy Snack)
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed dry fruits (dates, cashews, almonds)
- 2 tbsp ghee
Method
Chop dry fruits, sauté in ghee, shape into ladoos while warm.
4. Panchamrit (Sacred Offering)
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp curd
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Tulsi leaves
Method
Mix all ingredients in a clean bowl, add tulsi leaves, and offer to Lord Krishna before serving.
5. Makhan Mishri (Krishna’s Favorite)
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh white butter
- 2 tbsp mishri crystals or powdered sugar
Method
Blend butter with mishri crystals. Serve fresh as prasad.
Tip: Avoid onion, garlic, and regular grains if you’re observing a vrat. Use pure ghee and tulsi leaves for authentic flavor and devotion.
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