Unique Atta-Based Recipes for Mahashivratri To Prepare As Bhog

Mahashivratri, the auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, is celebrated with great joy and devotion across India. One of the significant aspects of this festival is the offering of bhog (prasad) to Lord Shiva. While traditional recipes are commonly offered, adding a unique touch with atta-based recipes can elevate the culinary experience and deepen the spiritual connection and you will also learn something new. These recipes are from ITC Foods, one of India's largest FMCG brands. Here are some delightful atta-based recipes perfect for preparing as bhog on Mahashivratri:

1. Wheat Almond Rose Halwa  

Ingredients Almond Rose Halwa  

1/2 cup Aashirvaad Atta 

1/4 cup Aashirvaad Ghee

2 tsp Rose Petals  

2 tsp Rose water 

1 cup Sugar

4 Cloves 

1/2 cup Milk 

1 cup Chopped almond

1/4 cup Chopped pistachios

A pinch of saffron 

How To Make Wheat Almond Rose Halwa  

1. Begin by soaking a cup of almonds in boiling water for about 20 minutes. Afterward, remove the skins from the almonds.

2. Coarsely grind the peeled almonds and set them aside.

3. In a small bowl, combine some milk with saffron strands and let it steep.

4. In a non-stick pan, dry roast the Aashirvaad Atta for approximately 5-8 minutes until it attains a light brown colour.

5. Once the atta is roasted, transfer it to a plate and add ghee to the same pan. Heat the ghee until it's hot, then add cloves and let them splutter.

6. Add the ground almonds to the pan and roast them for a few minutes.

7. Next, add the roasted atta and 1/2 cup sugar to the pan. Mix everything thoroughly.

8. Pour in the saffron-infused milk and continue stirring. Ensure the mixture is well combined.

9. Once the milk is fully absorbed, add water and cook further until all the water is absorbed.

10. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and continue stirring until the ghee starts to separate from the halwa.

11. Finally, add rose water and rose petals to the halwa and mix well. 

12. Let the halwa cool a little and serve it topped with chopped nuts. 

2. Atta Kheer 

Ingredients For Atta Kheer 

1/2 cup Aashirvaad Atta 

1/4 cup Aashirvaad Ghee

1/4 cup Sugar 

1 litre Milk 

2 Cardamom pods crushed

1/4 cup Chopped almonds 

A pinch of saffron 

How To Make Atta Kheer 

1. Heat a kadai and add ghee followed by atta.

2. Now roast the atta until it becomes aromatic and turns a golden brown in colour.

3. Now add the chopped almonds to the roasted atta. Continue roasting the mixture for a few more minutes.

4. Next, pour in milk and add sugar, cardamom powder, and saffron.

5. Whisk the mixture for 5 minutes and then turn off the heat.

6. Serve it warm with more roasted nuts on the top

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3. Banana Halwa 

Ingredients For Banana Halwa 

1 cup Aashirvaad Ghee

1 cup Aashirvaad Atta 

1/2 cup Urad dal

1 cup Milk 

1 cup Sugar 

2 mashed Banana 

2 tbsp chopped nuts

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How To Make Banana Halwa 

1. Begin by washing and soaking the urad dal for 30-40 minutes.

2. Heat ghee in a pan, then cook Atta in it until it reaches a light brown colour. Set it aside.

3. In another pan, combine sugar and water, and cook until the sugar dissolves completely.

5. Now add mashed bananas and the prepared atta mix into the sugar syrup. Stir well to combine.

6. Pour in milk and continue cooking until the milk evaporates.

7. Sprinkle some chopped nuts on it and mix well and serve it hot. 

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