How to Make Doodh Pauva

Sharad punam is also known as sharad purnima or kojaagarti punam. It is celebrated on aso sud 15 - purnima. In sanskrit ko jaagarti means "who is awake?" It is said that the goddess of wealth Laxmiji moves around in the sky whole night asking ko jaagarti? And at that time she gifts wealth to them who are awake. 

Today is sharad purnima, on this day we people of Gujarat makes Doodh pauva - a very delicious sweet version of poha. It is very easy and mouth-watering also. Officially it has to be taken at night of sharad purnima after placing the bowl of Doodh pauva under the moonlight. But it is very tasty anytime. So try this homemade recipe of freeze cool doodh pauva today.
Shahi Doodh Pauva with saffron also can be made.

Preparation time - 5 minutes
Soaking time 3 to 4 hours 
Cooking time - nil

Ingredients to make Doodh pauva:

1 cup poha 

1 scoop vanilla ice cream

2 to 3 tablespoon sugar

Milk as needed

For garnishing:

Sliced almonds

Sliced pistachio

Cardamom powder

Method to make Doodh Pauva:

• Wash poha with tap water and then soak in chilled milk.
• Add sugar and mix well.
• Keep in refrigerator for minimum 3 to 4 hours.
• At the time of serving mix, a scoop of vanilla ice cream to it and again mix properly.
• Garnish with Sliced almonds, Sliced pistachio and Cardamom powder.
• Delicious and mouth watering Doodh Pauva is ready to serve. For better result serve chilled.
• Instead of vanilla ice cream Kesar Pista ice cream also can be used.