The actual celebration of Janmashtami takes place at midnight as Sri Krishna believed to be born. This day is celebrated with devotional songs (bhajans), pooja, arti, rocking the cradle of baby Shri Krishna. Also, on this day devotees observe fast, prepare bhog (prasad) to offer Shri Krishna and break their fast at midnight. So here I am sharing few Janmashtami recipes includes prasad ideas and fast (vrat) recipes.
Janmashtami Prasad Recipes
Milk, Makhan (white butter) products are baby Shri Krishna’s favorite food. So the sweets made from milk, yogurt are offered to him as a prasad and then distributed among the devotees. Mishari Makhan: This one is his most favorite. Makhan (white butter) is made by whipping the malai (cream) till butter is separated. The buttermilk is drained. Mishri is mixed with makhan. Mishri (khadi sakar) is called rock candy in English. Dhaniya Panjiri: Roast the ½ cup of fresh coarsely ground coriander powder in 1-2 tablespoons of ghee. Let it cool down, then mix in ¼ cup powdered sugar, chopped almonds, cashews, and raisins. Many likes to add desiccated coconut too. Panchamrut recipe: It is a must item in your pooja thali. Other than above two prasad, fruits and few sweets (like peda, kalakand, shrikhand) are also offered to him.
10 Janmashtami Snacks Recipes
These snacks are filling and gives your energy when you are fasting. I have shared 10 verities of Janmashtami recipes – snacks ideas. Some are eaten hot/warm while some snacks can be made ahead of time.
10 Fasting Meals (Main Course)
10 Janmashtami Special Desserts
During the Hindi fasting, few flours and a handful of veggies are allowed. Plus, you can have any fruit and dairy products. So keeping these in mind, here are 10 different desserts including kheer, halwa, ladoo as Janmashtami recipes. Hope you’ll enjoy this Janmashtami recipes collection and find helpful. Wishing you a Happy Janmashtami !!!
