Panchakhadya is a Ganesh Chaturthi special prasad recipe that is easy to prepare and made in almost all Maharashtrian households. It is also one of the favourite foods of Lord Ganesha.
Panchakhadya is ideally made from 5 ingredients starting from “Kha” in Marathi such as Khobra (Dry Coconut), Kharik (Dry Dates), Khadi Sakar (Rock Sugar), Khuskhus (Poppy Seeds), Khismis (Raisins). It is a very healthy and nutritious recipe.
The ingredients of the recipe make it rich in healthy fats such as MCT (medium chain triglycerides) that are known to help increase brain glucose utilization, help balance hormones like estrogen and progesterone. MCTs are directly absorbed in the body and therefore give quick energy.
During this Ganesh Utsav one of the days do make Panchkadya for prasad and enrich your body, mind and soul with nutrients
Ingredients:
- Dry Coconut (Grated): ½ Cup
- Chopped Kharik (Dry dates): ¼ Cup
- Khuskhus (poppy seeds): ¼ Tbsp
- Khadisakhar (rock sugar): ¼ Cup
- Chopped Khismis (Raisins): 1 Tbsp
- Elachi powder (cardamom powder): ¼ Tsp
Method:
- Take a cooking vessel and roast grated dry coconut until golden brown in colour.
- Similarly dry roast the khuskhus seeds and keep them aside.
- Allow the roasted coconut and khuskhus to cool
- Add the roasted coconut, khuskhus, sugar, kharik to a grinder and make a coarse mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add chopped raisins and mix well
- Your panchakadhya is ready and can be stored in an airtight container for a week
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