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Janmashtami 2021:5 best prasad recipes from Bihar

When it comes to Krishna Janmashtami, one can’t stop thinking about scrumptious prasads made to offer Kanha. The celebration of Janmashtami is incomplete without a prasad made with milk and butter.

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Janmashtami 2021:5 best prasad recipes from Bihar

Janmashtami is just around the corner. This year, the festival of Lord Krishna will be observed on August 30. The festival holds special significance among Hindus and is celebrated with exuberance across the country.

When it comes to Krishna Janmashtami, one can’t stop thinking of scrumptious prasad offerings made to Kanha. The celebration of Janmashtami is incomplete without a prasad made with milk and butter.

Every state in India has a unique way of celebrating the festival and preparing several prasads for bhog. Here are the 5 best prasad recipes prominent in Bihar.

1. Singhare Ka Halwa

This halwa is usually prepared for vrats. It is quick to make, tastes delicious, and has several health benefits.

Ingredients:

Singhara floor
Milk
Sugar

Recipe:

Heat the pan and pour two tablespoons of mustard oil.
Add the singhara flour and roast it for 4-5 minutes.
After it turns brown, add a glass of milk.
Gently mix the flour and milk to avoid lumps.
Add sugar according to your taste and cook it for 10-15 minutes.
Serve it hot.

2. Panjiri

Panjiri is a must-have prasad in Janmashtami. It is prepared with roasted wheat floor and soaked in ghee.

Ingredients:

Wheat flour
Powdered sugar
Ghee

Recipe:

Take one cup of wheat flour in a thick pan.
Add 4-5 tablespoons of ghee.
Mix it well and roast the mixture for 10-15 minutes.
After it turns brown, add powdered sugar to it.
Your Panjiri is ready to serve.

3. Panchamrit

As the name suggests, this prasad is prepared with five ingredients. The Lord Krishna’s idol is bathed in Panchamrit during Janmashtami puja.

Ingredients:

Milk
Ghee
Yogurt
Honey
Jaggery

Recipe:

Blend a cup of milk in a blender.
Put all five ingredients in a bowl.
Mix it well to avoid lumps.

4. Til Gur Ke Ladoo

This nutritious prasad is made of sesame seeds and jaggery. It is healthy, delicious, and prepared in almost every festival of Bihar.

Ingredients:

Sesame seeds
Dry coconut
Jaggery
Cardamom
Ghee

Recipe:

Roast sesame seeds and peanuts separately.
Let it cool.
Grate jaggery or break it into small pieces,
Add all the ingredients and blend them in a blender.
Add some ghee and mix it well.
Keep aside and let the mixture cool down.
Roll the ladoos.

5. Makhan Mishri

This is super easy and can be prepared with just three ingredients.

Ingredients:

Unsalted cream
Mishri Daana
Basil leaves

Recipe:

Add unsalted cream and mishri daana in a container.
Mix it well.
Add some basil leaves for aroma.

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