Basant Panchami holds a very significant place in Indian festivals and is celebrated by a great joy across the country. Yellow colour is associated with this auspicious day as it is considered as a favourite colour of Maa Sarasvati, a goddess of knowledge and wisdom.
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On this auspicious day make some delicious yellow coloured food at home that will bless you with the blessings of Maa Saraswati.
Kesari Bhaat (Saffron rice)
On Basant Panchami, kesari bhaat, a saffron-flavoured sweet rice treat, is served.
- To begin, soak a few saffron threads and a small amount of jaggery in water and set away.
- For the garnish, soak a few additional saffron strands separately.
- Pour the jaggery water over the soaked and drained rice.
- Mix thoroughly. Cook the mixture, adding water as needed if it becomes too dry.
- Garnish with chopped cashews, raisins, saffron, and ghee once the rice has cooked. Serve it hot.
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Boondi ke Ladoo
During any celebration, Boondi Laddoo is one of the most popular delicacies, and Basant Panchami is no exception.
- The preparation begins with graham flour batter and sugar syrup, yet there is a lot to decorate with.
- To form a medium-thick paste, combine the gram flour with milk or water. Using a good amount of ghee, heat the pan. As the boondis touch the heated ghee, separate them into precise circular forms using a sieve.
- Drain the boondis after frying them until golden brown.
- In a big pot of cardamom-flavoured sugar syrup, place the boondis.
- Using your hands, make circular balls.
- Garnish with nuts, raisins, and melon seeds, if desired. If you want to be extra fancy, coat the laddoos with silver foil.
Enjoy these delicious easy to make recipes at home and celebrate Basant Panchmi with great enjoyment.
