Sri Rama Navami Festival Recipes

Sri Rama Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Masa . It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Rama. It normally comes during the month of March or April every year. Various events like  parayana of shlokas and mantras, recitation of Ramayana, musical concerts, are held in temples. It is colorful, spiritual and beautiful experience.

Below are the dishes that is done as part of Naivedyam during the pooja.

1.Panaka

Panaka is a refreshing and cooling traditional juice prepared during festivals, especially during summer months. It is healthy and delicious and prepared with simple ingredients.

Panaka

Ingredients

• 2-3 cups of water
• ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2-3 tbsp grated jaggery 
• ½ tsp crushed peppercorns
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• Lemon Juice (opt)

Method-In a vessel add the grated jaggery and add water , Keep stirring till it gets dissolved. Next  add fresh chopped ginger . Boil the mixture and filter it. Add crushed cardamom and pepper to it. Mix well .
Enjoy this Panaka cold !



2.Butter Milk

Cucumber Buttermilk is a yummy refreshing buttermilk with dash of cucumber or Southekayi. Healthy and tasty.

Ingredients

• Cucumber shreds-1 cup
• Buttermilk-2 cups
• Ginger -1/2 tsp grated
• Chat masala-1/2 tsp
• Green chilly-1 (opt)
• Hing-pinch
• Pepper powder-pinch
• Salt-as per taste
• Coriander Leaves-few

Method- In a blender, add the above items and blend it well. Strain this blended buttermilk and add a bit of chaat masala on top and serve chilled.


3. Heserubele Kosambri

4. Payasam

You can also prepare Payasa or Kheer for the festival.

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Happy Rama Navami All ! Have a great festive time !