Buddha Purnima celebrations wouldn't be complete without kheer. It's a delicious tradition that adds sweetness to the occasion.
Buddha Purnima is such a significant day in the Buddhist calendar, marking the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha. It's a time to reflect on and honor his teachings. But did you know that wearing white and sharing kheer, a rice pudding, is a common tradition on this day? It's believed that offering kheer to Buddha brings enormous blessings to us. So, why not try out some delicious dessert recipes to make your Buddha Purnima even more delightful?
This Buddha Purnima recipe packs a punch with its high protein and healthy fats. To make it, you'll need 750 ml of milk, half a cup of paneer, a quarter cup of sugar, some cardamom powder, saffron strands, and dry fruits for garnishing.
Start by boiling the milk over a medium flame. Once it's bubbling away, add in the cardamom powder and saffron, and let it simmer for a good 40 minutes until it thickens and reduces to about half the original quantity.
Now, it's time to add the star ingredients—the paneer and sugar. Toss them into the pot and let everything simmer together for another 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Once it's done, turn off the flame and let your high-protein kheer cool down a bit. Finally, garnish it with some nuts for that extra crunch, and serve it up warm. It's a delicious and nutritious treat to celebrate Buddha Purnima!
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Hey, coconut lovers, we've got something special for you! To start, grab some coconut, roasted vermicelli, honey/jaggery/sugar, ghee, and dry fruits. Grate the coconut and mix it with coconut water or regular water until it's nice and smooth.
Now, here's the fun part: extract about three cups of that delicious coconut milk. Heat it up in a deep-bottomed pan for about 5 minutes, then toss in the vermicelli and let it cook for another 8–9 minutes.
While that's simmering away, take another pan and roast up those dry fruits with some ghee until they're nice and fragrant.
Once the vermicelli and coconut mix is ready, add your preferred sweetener and give it a good mix. Then, sprinkle those delicious roasted dry fruits on top, and voila! Enjoy every spoonful of this divine treat.
For our next recipe, we're going with a classic favorite: rice kheer! It's a timeless dish loved by everyone, and it's extra special for Buddha Purnima. Here's what you'll need: ghee, whole cardamom, short-grain rice, milk, sugar, whipping cream, rosewater, and some pistachios and saffron strands for garnish.
Start by heating up some ghee in a heavy pot, then add in the cardamom seeds. Let them sizzle for about 30 seconds, then toss in the rice. Stir it all up to coat the rice evenly with that yummy ghee and cardamom. Let the rice roast for about a minute, releasing those aromatic flavors.
Now, add in the milk and sugar. Keep stirring as you bring it all to a gentle boil. If you like your kheer on the sweeter side, feel free to add a bit more sugar to taste.
Once it's bubbling away, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. You'll know it's ready when it's nice, thick, and creamy.
For that extra touch of richness, stir in the whipping cream and let it cook for another 10 minutes. Finally, add in the rosewater for that delightful floral aroma.
Take it off the heat, and serve up your delicious rice kheer, warm or chilled. Don't forget to sprinkle some chopped pistachios and saffron strands on top for a gorgeous finishing touch!
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Buddhism teaches kindness and compassion. On Buddha Purnima, Buddhists make kheer to share with those in need, following the teachings of caring and sharing from Lord Buddha. So, let's celebrate this Buddha Purnima by spreading love and generosity!
