Padma khir
"Divine Offering: Padma Khiri Recipe for Lord Jagannath on Padma Mukha Bessa" presents a traditional recipe for Padma Khiri, a sacred pudding offered to Lord Jagannath during the auspicious occasion of Padma Mukha Bessa. This summary encapsulates the significance of Padma Khiri as a symbol of devotion and humility in the worship of Lord Jagannath. The recipe includes detailed instructions for preparing Padma Khiri, emphasizing the use of ingredients such as lotus petals, rice, milk, sugar, and aromatic spices. By offering Padma Khiri with reverence and devotion on Padma Mukha Bessa, devotees seek blessings and divine grace from Lord Jagannath, fostering a deep spiritual connection.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup basmati rice, washed and drained
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4-5 lotus petals washed thoroughly
- 1/4 cup green baby lotus seeds (also known as lotus nuts or makhana)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 tablespoon ghee
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or handi, heat the sugar over medium heat until it caramelizes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Once the sugar has caramelized, carefully add water to the pot and bring it to a boil.
- Add the washed and drained rice to the boiling water and cook until the rice is tender. and check the rice is melting to water. reduce excess water throw boiling, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- In a separate pot, bring the whole milk to a boil over medium heat.
- Once the milk has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the thickened, milk to the rice and stir well. Then put sugar as your taste.
- Sprinkle the cardamom powder and chopped roasted nuts with ghee over the mixture and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the kheer thickens to your desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, gently rinse the green baby lotus seeds under running water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Add the green baby lotus seeds to the kheer and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly and absorb the flavors.
- Tear the lotus petals into smaller pieces and add them to the kheer. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the Lotus Petal and Green Baby Lotus Seeds Kheer warm or chilled, garnished with the remaining chopped roasted nuts.
- Enjoy this exotic and flavorful dessert with your loved ones!
Notes
To calculate the approximate calorie content of the Lotus Petal and Green Baby Lotus Seeds Kheer per serving, we'll need to estimate the total calories from each ingredient and then divide by the number of servings. Please note that these are rough estimates and actual values may vary slightly based on factors such as portion size and specific brands used.
Here's a breakdown of the approximate calorie content for each ingredient:
1. Krusnabhog rice (1/2 cup): ~102 calories2. Whole milk (4 cups): ~600 calories
3. Sugar (1/2 cup): ~387 calories
4. Green baby lotus seeds (1/4 cup): ~81 calories
5. Chopped nuts (1/4 cup): ~200 calories
6. Ghee (1 tablespoon): ~112 calories (assuming 1 tablespoon is used for the entire recipe) Total calories: 102 + 600 + 387 + 81 + 200 + 112 = ~1,482 calories for the entire recipe Assuming this recipe makes approximately 6 servings, the approximate calorie content per serving would be: 1,482 calories / 6 servings ≈ 247 calories per serving Keep in mind that these values are estimates and may vary based on factors such as ingredient substitutions and cooking methods. Adjustments can be made to the portion sizes or ingredients to better fit specific dietary needs or preferences.