Chaitra Navratri 2024: The Importance Of Halwa, Poori, And Chana On Ashtami
Food that is meant to be fasted has always been delicious, however, when it comes to Puri, Chana, and Halwa, people have diverse tastes. Eating Puri, Chana, and Halwa is important because it’s Chaitra Navratri and tomorrow is Asthami. Little Kanyas, who are revered as the physical manifestation of Maa Durga, are showered with gifts and hospitality on this auspicious day. Everyone’s favorite trio combination is this well-liked one.
“It is a time when stocks of wheat flour are running low just before the harvest, and are replaced by those made from dried singhara, buckwheat, millet, and amaranth, resulting in a range of unusual breads,” writes Pamela Timms in her book Korma, Kheer, and Kismet. This coincides with the harvest season for Kala Chana and wheat in India.
According to legend, the Devi Bhagwat Puran describes how nine females and one boy named Kanya are revered as children. Little girls worship Durga Ashtami in remembrance of Devi Durga, who is claimed to have changed into a female in order to vanquish the monster Kalasura. The three dishes—chana, poori, and halwa—present a wholesome combination and are all made with desi ghee. Nutritionists point out the advantages:
rich dietary fiber foods like chana and sooji help to stabilize blood sugar and maintain balanced cholesterol, all of which promote cardiovascular health. Black chana is unique in that it contains saponins that prevent the growth of cancer cells, and the selenium in the chana helps detoxify carcinogens.
For this Navratri, try this easy Chana and Halwa recipe: Chana Recipe
Black chana, kasuri methi, coriander, amchur powder, hing, cardamom, and cumin are among the ingredients you may use to prepare this simple chana dish.
Step 1: In a pressure cooker, add the spices and oil. Then, sauté the cumin seeds. Add the amchur powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper very gently.
Step 2: Simmer the prepared mixture for five to seven minutes after adding the steamed chana. Present and Savor!
Recipe for Halwa
Make this simple recipe to fulfill your sweet desire and have a sweet refuge at the end of the day. Desi ghee, granulated wheat, cardamom, sugar, dried fruits, and water are all suitable.
Step 1: Grease a big, heavy kadhai with desi ghee, then add the cardamom and granulated wheat (sooji), roasting till golden brown.
Step 2: Add water and sugar, then top with dried fruits. Enjoy and serve hot!
