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    Janmashtami Recipes (Prasad + Fasting)

    Published: Aug 17, 2022 · Last Modified: Jan 23, 2023 by Kanan Patel / 1 Comment

    Krishna Janmashtami Recipes (Prasad and Fast Recipes)

    Krishna Janmasthami festival is also known as Gokulashtami, Krishna Jayanthi in different parts of India. The birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm all over India.

    The actual celebration of Janmashtami takes place at midnight as Sri Krishna believed to be born. This day is celebrated with devotional songs (bhajans), pooja, arti, rocking the cradle of baby Shri Krishna. Also, on this day devotees observe fast, prepare bhog (prasad) to offer Shri Krishna and break their fast at midnight.

    So here I am sharing few Janmashtami recipes includes prasad ideas and fast (vrat) recipes.

    Lord krishna idol with text krishna janmashtami at the bottom with maroon background
    Jump to:
    • Janmashtami Prasad Recipes
    • 10 Janmashtami Snacks Recipes
    • 10 Fasting Meals (Main Course)
    • 10 Janmashtami Special Desserts
    • ⭐ Reviews

    Janmashtami Prasad Recipes

    • Milk, Makhan (white butter) products are baby Shri Krishna’s favorite food. So the sweets made from milk, yogurt are offered to him as a prasad and then distributed among the devotees.
    • Mishari Makhan: This one is his most favorite. Makhan (white butter) is made by whipping the malai (cream) till butter is separated. The buttermilk is drained. Mishri is mixed with makhan. Mishri (khadi sakar) is called rock candy in English.
    • Dhaniya Panjiri: Roast the ½ cup of fresh coarsely ground coriander powder in 1-2 tablespoons of ghee. Let it cool down, then mix in ¼ cup powdered sugar, chopped almonds, cashews, and raisins. Many likes to add desiccated coconut too.
    • Panchamrut recipe: It is a must item in your pooja thali.
    • Other than above two prasad, fruits and few sweets (like peda, kalakand, shrikhand) are also offered to him.

    10 Janmashtami Snacks Recipes

    These snacks are filling and gives your energy when you are fasting. I have shared 10 verities of Janmashtami recipes - snacks ideas. Some are eaten hot/warm while some snacks can be made ahead of time.

    Sabudana vada in an oval plate with garnish of cilantro on a wooden board.
    Sabudana Vada
    The BEST, perfectly fried and crispy sabudana vada recipe ever! These are the perfect snack for vrat (Hindu fasting).
    how to make farali batata vada
    Farali Batata Vada (Farali Recipes)
    Farali batata vada - This farali recipe made during the Navratri fasting, or other upvaas or vrat days like Ekadasi, Mahashivratri or Janmashtami or Gauri vrat.
    5 sweet potato tikki arranged in a plate with cilantro chutney on side
    Sweet Potato Tikki
    Sweet potato tikki - makes a healthy and filling snack during vrat (Hindu fast).
    Vrat ke aloo chaat recipe | Aloo chaat recipe for fasting
    Vrat Ke Aloo Chaat
    Perfect fasting dish made with potatoes where potato cubes are rolled into flour, spices and shallow fried till crisp. This makes such a filling snack.
    Banana Chips Recipe (How to make Banana Wafers Recipe) Plantain chips
    Banana Chips (Wafers)
    These are Indian style raw banana wafers. Thinly sliced plantains are deep fried and seasoned with salt and pepper.
    Sabudana Chivda Recipe (How to Make Sabudana Chivda)
    Sabudana Chivda
    Nylon sabudana are fried till crispy and puffy, then mixed with nuts, salt, pepper, sugar and green chilies. This makes good snack for navratri vrat or any other Hindu fasting days.
    Makhana namkeen recipe for vrat | Roasted makhana with dry fruits
    Makhana Namkeen (Roasted Makhana With Dry Fruits)
    This is healthy snack recipe made by roasting phool makhana aka fox nuts. Roasted nuts and dry fruits are added to make it more nutritious.
    Sweet potato chaat recipe | Shakarkandi chaat for vrat, fasting
    Sweet Potato Chaat
    It is made from boiled sweet potato and flavored with few spices. In Hindi it is called shakarkandi chaat.
    Sabudana salad recipe for vrat (How to make sabudana salad)
    Sabudana Salad
    QUICK snack or breakfast made from sabudana, cucumber, coconut and few fruits. This is a very filling snack or meal during vrat.
    Vrat ke chawal ki tikki or cutlet recipe | Samvat rice cutlet recipe
    Sama Ke Chawal Ki Tikki
    It is crispy from the outside while soft from the inside. Serve hot with phalahari chutney.

    10 Fasting Meals (Main Course)

    1. Rajgira paratha with vrat ke aloo - A soft paratha made from amaranth flour and boiled mashed potato. Then it is served with vrat ki aloo sabzi.
      vrat wale aloo ki sabji recipe
    2. Sabudana thalipeeth - This thalipeeth is made from soaked tapioca pearls, boiled, mashed potatoes, peanuts, green chilies and cilantro. You can have with farali chutney.
      How to make sabudana thalipeeth
    3. Sabudana khichdi with rajgira kadhi - The popular, traditional tapioca pearl khichdi tastes best when served with easy, mild rajgira kadhi.
      rajgira kadhi recipe
    4. Rajgira puri with farali sukhi bhaji - The puffed amaranth flour puri is served with Gujarati style dry potato sabzi. This sabzi is flavored with peanuts and dry coconut.
      Farali sukhi bhaji recipe | Batata bhaji recipe for fast, vrat
    5. Moraiyo khichdi with singhare ki kadhi - The khichdi is made with barnyard millets and goes really well with kadhi made from water chestnut flour.
      Singhare ki kadhi recipe | Vrat ki kadhi | Fasting recipes
    6. Sabudana dosa with farali coconut chutney - Let’s make south Indian food as fasting food. The dosa batter is made from soaked tapioca paste. And it is served with farali coconut chutney.
      Sabudana dosa recipe | Sago dosa recipe for fast, vrat
    7. Dahi aloo with singhare ki poori - Vratwale dahi aloo goes well with puffed puris made from singhare ka atta (water chestnut flour).
      Dahi aloo recipe for vrat, fast
    8. Dahi arbi with kuttu ki poori - Boiled taro roots are simmered into yogurt gravy and this is served with kuttu ki puri. Kuttu atta tends to generate heat in the body, so it is served with cooling dishes like yogurt based dishes.
      Kuttu ki puri recipe | Gluten free puri recipe | Buckwheat poori
    9. Kuttu ka paratha with suran ki sabzi - The paratha made from kuttu atta are served with dahi suran sabzi (elephant foot yam sabji).
      Kuttu ka paratha recipe (How to make kuttu ka paratha for vrat, fasting)
    10. Dahi sabudana with sukhi arbi - tapioca pearls are soaked and cooked into thin yogurt gravy. For some crunch have some sukhi arbi on the side.
      Dahi sabudana recipe (How to make dahi sabudana for vrat, upvas)

    10 Janmashtami Special Desserts

    During the Hindi fasting, few flours and a handful of veggies are allowed. Plus, you can have any fruit and dairy products. So keeping these in mind, here are 10 different desserts including kheer, halwa, ladoo as Janmashtami recipes.

    a spoon full ora rajgira halwa taken from the bowl and ready to eat
    Rajgira Sheera (Halwa)
    Rajgira sheera or Rajgira halwa - a sweet dish made from amaranth flour, sugar, and milk. It is flavored with cardamom powder and garnished with chopped almonds.
    Singhare ka Halwa
    Singhare Ke Aate Ka Halwa (Sheera)
    Singhare ka halwa is made with singhare ka aata (water chestnut flour), ghee (clarified butter) and sugar.
    vrat ke chawal ki kheer recipe
    Vrat Ke Chawal Ki Kheer (Samvat Rice Kheer)
    It is made from barnyard millets, milk and sugar. For the flavoring cardamom powder and saffron is added.
    Lauki ki kheer recipe
    Lauki Ki Kheer (Dudhi Kheer)
    An Indian dessert made from bottle gourd vegetable. It is like the sweet pudding.
    A bowl of sabudana kheer with spoon on the side.
    Sabudana Kheer Recipe
    This thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet sabudana kheer is usually made during Hindu fasting days and made with 3 main ingredients - tapioca pearls, milk and sugar (plus, flavor & garnish).
    Sweet potato ladoo recipe (Shakkarkand ke laddu recipe)
    Sweet Potato Ladoo
    Sweet potato ladoo - Healthy dessert for Navratri vrat or any other religious fasting.
    Makhana kheer in a bowl with spoonful of take from the bowl and ready to eat.
    Makhana Kheer (Makhane Ki Kheer)
    It is perfectly rich and creamy sweet with deliciously irresistible flavors! This kheer is mostly prepared during Hindu fasting like Navratri vrat (upvas).
    Papaya Halwa (Papite Ka Halwa)
    Delicious papaya halwa recipe!! This Indian sweet is made from ripe papaya. In Hindi, it is called papite ka halwa.
    Close up of sweet potato kheer in a black bowl topped with fried nuts.
    Sweet Potato Kheer (Shakarkandi Kheer)
    Make this deliciously rich, creamy sweet potato kheer for this fast (vrat or upvas).
    how to make dudhi halwa
    Dudhi Halwa (Lauki Halwa)
    Dudhi halwa or Lauki halwa - an Indian sweet dish made with bottle gourd, milk and sugar. It is flavored with cardamon powder and garnished with chopped nuts.

    Hope you'll enjoy this Janmashtami recipes collection and find helpful.

    Wishing you a Happy Janmashtami !!!

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    1. pritee

      August 31, 2018 at 2:40 am

      sso nice recipes with different varieties4 stars

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