How about infusing a burst of sweetness into your Akshay Tritiya celebration?
Offering prayers, performing sacred rituals, and purchasing gold are undoubtedly the primary traditions of celebrating Akshay Tritiya. But hold on, what's a celebration without relishing some flavorful delicacies that encapsulate the essence of the festival? And well, when it comes to Akshay Tritiya, the showstopper is obviously the traditional sweet items that add a touch of sweetness to the festivity, while tantalizing your taste buds.
Let's celebrate this Akshay Tritiya with the greatest fervor. And in this article, let's have a look at the traditional sweet items that you can relish today.
Basundi is a rich and creamy dessert item and is an excellent option to relish on Akshay Tritiya.
Ingredients: Milk, sugar, saffron, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts
Recipe: First, pour two cups of milk into a pan, heat on medium flame, and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low when the milk starts boiling, and let it thicken for around 30 minutes. Add 1/2 cup sugar and a few saffron strands to the milk, and continue simmering it for another half an hour. Now, when the mixture thickens completely, add 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder all over it and turn the heat off. Refrigerate it for a couple of hours and garnish with the chopped nuts before serving.
Originating in South India, Pal Payasam is a delectable item that is everyone's favorite.
Ingredients: Rice, milk, sugar, cardamom, saffron, ghee, almonds, cashews, and raisins.
Recipe: First, wash 1 cup of rice with clean water, drain, and set aside. Heat one teaspoon of ghee in a pan over medium heat. Now, add the rice to it and roast for a couple of minutes until the mixture turns golden. Add four cups of milk and stir well, bringing it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and let it boil for around 15-20 minutes. Once the mixture gets creamy, add one cup of sugar to it and stir well for the sugar to dissolve. Add almonds, cashews, and raisins, stir, and let all the ingredients come to a neutral flavor. Turn off the heat and serve the Pal Payasam hot.
If you are a 'Panchayat' fan, there's no way you miss Lauki Ka Halwa this Akshay Tritiya.
Ingredients: Lauki, milk, sugar, ghee, almonds, cashews, raisins, and cardamom powder
Recipe: First, heat 1 teaspoon of ghee in a pan over medium heat, and roast the almonds, cashews, and raisins. Keep these aside in a bowl when they turn slightly golden. Now, in another pan, add 500 grams of shredded lauki and saute for a few minutes until it changes color. Add 1/2 cup milk and stir properly until the mixture gets a good consistency. Add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder, and mix. Once done, garnish with roasted almonds, cashews, and raisins, and serve.
All these sweet items are sure to satiate the taste buds of you and your family. And besides these, you can also try Rabri, Kesari Shrikhand, and Ras Malai.
