Mohan Bhoga Jenamani
Once upon a time, during the Ratha Yatra festival in Odisha, India, Mohan Bhog, also known as Sooji Halwa, was a sweet dish made from semolina. Sevayats would offer this delectable treat to devotees as Mahaprasad. The festival involved the grand procession of deities on chariots. Mohan Bhog held significance alongside other offerings like puri and sola. Its rich and sugary taste added sweetness to the festive celebrations, allowing devotees to connect with the divine. This sacred offering symbolized devotion and was eagerly enjoyed by all, making it a delightful and cherished part of the once-upon-a-time Ratha Yatra rituals.
Ingredients
- 1 Cuo Semolina 1 cup
- 1 Cup Ghee
- 1/2 cup powdered
Khand / Sugar - 11/3 Cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Cardamom Powder
- 2 pieces Bay Leaves
- 2 Clove
- Pinch Edible camphor.
Instructions
- Keep the milk to boil.
- In a pan add ghee.
- Fry raisins and pistachios, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks.
- Add rava and fry
- Fry on a low flame till you get a nice aroma of rava.
- Once rava is completely fried, add khand powder/ sugar , and pinch of edible camphor.
- Mix everything well
- Add boiled milk, mix well
- Close the lid. Let it cook on a very low flame.
- Let cut the cooked rava / suji in adesired format
- It is cooked now and Mohan Bhog is ready.
Notes
- For variation in south they add banana to it.
- You can adjust the amount of ghee and sugar as per your preference.