Durga Ashtami/ Navmi Special: Indian Thali

Thali means platter. This platter is special because it has all the dishes served on festivals. This particular is for Navmi (last day of Navratra). This food is offered to Goddess and then to nine little girls. The compulsory dishes for the offering are Halwa (Pudding), Puri (Fried Indian flat bread) and Kala chana (Black gram). Rest of the menu is optional.

I have already posted the recipes for Halwa(Pudding), Kala Chana, Khaman Dhokla and Shahi Kheer.

Link for Aata Halwa or Pudding recipe:
http://shvetasrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/04/aate-ka-halwa-or-kada-prashad-wheat.html

Link for Kala Chana recipe:
http://shvetasrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/03/protein-packed-punjabi-kala-chana-black.html

Note: But for this special festival navratri menu, avoid using onions and garlic in the food.

Link for Khaman-Dhokla recipe:
http://shvetasrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/03/khaman-dhokla-gujrati-speciality.html

Link for Shahi Kheer recipe:
http://shvetahora.wordpress.com/2009/02/06/shahi-kheer-rice-pudding-indian-style/

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Sweet Dalia (Cracked wheat): Nutritious breakfast

Sweet dalia is a nutritious breakfast for growing kids and especially new moms. It is rich in iron and protein with fewer calories. Cracked wheat is high in fiber.

Ingredients:
Approx. 2 servings

• Broken wheat (Dalia) – 1 cup
• Grated Jaggery (Gur) – 3/4 cup
• Clarified butter (Ghee) – 1/4 cup
• Cashews, Almonds – 1/2 cup (coarsely chopped)
• Cardamom powder (Elaichi) – 1 tsp
• Golden raisins - 1 tbsp
• Milk – 1 cup
• Water – 2 cups
• Freshly grated coconut – 1/2 cup(optional

Method:

1. Dry roast coarsely chopped cashews and almonds and keep aside.
2. In a heavy bottom pan, roast Dalia with ghee on medium-low heat.  Let it roast for 7-8 minutes or till it gives roasted aroma.
3. In a sauce pan, add water and milk. Bring it to a boil.
4. Add it to roasted Dalia. Mix well to avoid any lumps. Cook it covered for 3-4 minutes on low heat.
5. Add grated jaggery and grated coconut. Mix well.
6. Add cardamom powder, golden raisins and roasted nuts to dalia. Let it cook for few more minutes, till it turns dry.

Serve warm.