Ganesh Visarjan 2020: Bid Farewell To Lord Ganesha With Panchakajjaya- Conventional South Indian Naivedyam

The 10-day Ganeshotsav culminates in the present day (September 1, 2020) with Visarjan. On today, devotees bid farewell to their beloved deity by immersing the idol in water. This ritual of Ganesh Visarjan, additionally known as Anant Chaturdashi, is a minimum of a festive affair. Individuals put up spectacular procession, with aarti, music, dance and colors, whereas carrying Ganesh idol for immersion. It’s noteworthy to say that meals performs an necessary position within the course of. Devotees provide several types of candy and savoury dishes to Lord Ganesha.

Conserving this in thoughts, we deliver the recipe of Panchakajjaya, a conventional South Indian naivedyam (bhog). Panchakajjaya is often ready in the course of the celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi in Karnataka.

‘Pancha‘ in Sanskrit stands for 5; which means that this dish contains 5 several types of components for preparation. The Panchakajjaya recipe is fast, fuss-free and could be churned out in simply 15 minutes. All it’s essential to do is dry-roast, grind and blend all of the components collectively. The feel of this dish usually resembles North Indian staple ‘Panjiri‘.

Here is The Recipe For Panchakajjaya:

Elements:

Chana dal– half cup

Sesame seeds (til)- half cup

Freshly grated coconut- half cup

Jaggery- half cup

Ghee- 1-2 tablespoon

Cardamom (elaichi) powder- a pinch (for flavouring)

Technique:

Step 1. Dry roast the chana dal in a deep backside pan. Maintain apart.

Step 2. Dry roast the sesame seeds until they crackle and launch a nutty flavour. Maintain apart.

Step three. Switch the chana dal in a blender and grind it coarsely. Repeat the identical with sesame seeds. Don’t mix the 2 components collectively.

Step four. Pound the jaggery with mortar and pestle and put together a coarsely floor powder. You may additionally use jaggery powder as an alternative.

Step 5. Now, take the coarsely floor chana dal and sesame seeds in a mixing bowl, add remainder of the components and blend every part along with hand. Panchakajjaya is prepared for providing.

Variation:

• It’s possible you’ll add sugar or honey as an alternative of jaggery.
• It’s also possible to substitute chana dal with popped rice (khil/khoi) or flattened rice (poha).

Do that dish at house and provide it to Ganapati Bappa!