Krishna Janmashtami : Eight Traditional Festive Bhog

Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Eight Traditional dishes You Can Prepare For The Festive Bhog

“Govinda aala re aala, zara matki sambhaal brijbala…”

Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Gokul Ashtami is celebrated all over India as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna- the eight avtaar of Lord Vishnu. This year Janmashtami is on 11th Aug 12thAug, 2020.

On this day, there are a few signature dishes that are offered to Krishna ji, keeping his love for milk and milk products in mind. Also, you may have heard of ‘Chhappan bhog’ where people prepare 56 kinds of prasaads for Lord Krishna.

If this year you are planning to make an authentic ‘chhappan bhog’ for Krishna this year, make sure you do include these 10 dishes in your bhog offering. These dishes have been proved to be healthy for us as they keep the gut at ease after the full-day fasting.

Dhaniya Panjiri

Dhaniya Panjiri is loaded with healthy nuts and comes together in just 15 minutes. It is a mixture of coriander seed powder, bhoora, ghee, cashew, raisins, almonds and mishri.

Maakhan Mishri

It is said that Maakhan or white butter was Little Krishna’s favorite. Also, he is known as ‘Maakhan Chor’. So on the occasion of Janmashtami, people offer a special bhog of Makhan Mishri which is basically freshly churned white butter mixed vigorously with sugar to their beloved deity.

Rajgira Paratha

Flatbread made with rajgira atta or amaranth flour for fasting.

 Peanut amti

Peanut amti recipe is a simple and easy Maharashtrian peanut curry that is made on fasting.

 Samvat rice khichdi

Savory porridge is easy, simple, and healthy made with sama ke chawal also known as barnyard millet and potatoes.

Makhana Paag 

Makhana is one of the beloved vrat staples in India. One of the ways to make it as mixing it up with ghee, desiccated coconut and sugar . This Makhana paag is one of the most delicious Janmashtami delicacies- do try it this time.

Boondi Ladoo

Another festive favorite is Boondi ladoo also known as moti choor ke ladoo is possibly a part of almost all major Hindu celebrations, and Janmashtami is no different. Try this at home this time.

Sabudana Khichdi

This light dish is made with soaked tapioca pearl or sabudana, green chilli, peanuts, tomato, sendha namak and ghee. Regarded as a healthy snack dish, that gives you instant energy after the completion of fast.

SIGNIFICANCE OF SANKRANTI FOOD