5 recipes to try this Sharad Poonam

Relish them all !!

Sharad Poonam aka Kojagiri is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra and other states of Gujrat and West Bengal. This occasion marks the beginning of the harvest season and the end of monsoon.

There is a tradition to remain awake all night, it is believed that goddess Lakshmi visits her devotees and blesses the one who remains awake. I remember when I was small my mother use to make this yummy masala doodh which the whole family use to relish at the night under the moonlight.

Why drink milk on Kojagiri?

It is said that the acidity levels aggravate in the body during the end of monsoon. So, there is a need for coolants to neutralize the acidity and balance it.

Well, Masala doodh is one of the most common dishes served on this day there is also a tradition to make milk mixed with rice flakes. But, why lean on only milk recipes.

Here are 5 recipes which you can make on kojagiri for your family

Shrikhand

We actually do not need a festival for shrikhand, Don’t you agree? Shrikhand is one such luscious and prime delicacies that is an excellent fit for any feast and get together. So there is no harm in trying Shrikhand this festive season.

Gulab Jamun

Yet another classic Indian sweet dish basically a dessert to be served chill. Very famous food dish during festive meals and is loved and relished by all. I remember my granny used to make it using Khoya and milk, now we get ready to make packets that are less messy.

Malpua

An indulgent desert for festive season. Malpua is traditionally north Indian sweet pancakes coated with sugar syrup. However these pancakes are hugely popular with rabadi. A must try for kojagiri

Kheer

Did this just brought a smile on your face. Rice pudding,firni whatever you want to call it, it is the most easiest and yummiest pot desert you can have at any festive ocassion.

Halwa

The sweet chilled halwa can make your day on this kojagiri. The goodness of condensed milk and richness of raisins is perfect treat for the family to have it under the moonlight

So here are my 5 recipes which you should be trying this sharad Poonam. I hope you like them all and let me know your feedback in the comments below