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Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. The festival is observed with great enthusiasm and devotion, particularly in India, and spans over 10 days.
The festival culminates on the tenth day, known as "Anant Chaturdashi," with the immersion of the Ganesha idols in a body of water, such as a river, lake, or the sea. This ritual symbolizes the cycle of birth, life, and death, and as the idol is taken away, it is believed to take with it the obstacles and troubles of the devotees. The procession is often a joyous and colorful event, filled with music, dance, and chants of "Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya," which translates to "O Lord Ganesha, come early next year."
As the monsoon rains bring a refreshing change, the festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi fills the air. This is the perfect time to celebrate with food that's not just delicious, but also rich in tradition and good health. While modaks are a classic favorite, I'm excited to share a recipe for something equally special: Bajra Churma Laddu. These rustic, nutty, and naturally sweetened treats are a unique and wholesome alternative that perfectly captures the essence of this joyous festival.
Now, as we near the end of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, I hope you take a moment to savor these delicious Bajra Churma Laddus. They are more than just a sweet treat; they are a tribute to our rich culinary heritage and a reminder that healthy and traditional can be incredibly delicious. Whether you’re offering them as a sacred prasad or simply enjoying them with your loved ones, these laddus are a perfect way to add a touch of wholesome sweetness to your festive feast. From my kitchen to yours, wishing you a happy and blessed Ganesh Chaturthi!
Preparation time - 2 to 3 minutes
Cooking time - 10 minutes
Prepares - 4 lchuema addu
Ingredients to make Bajra Churma Laddu:
200 gram bajra flour
Rice flour for dusting
Salt to taste
2 to 3 teaspoons ghee
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped/grated jaggery
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cashew, chopped almonds and raisins
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
Method to make Bajra Churma Laddu:
In a wide vessel add bajra flour and salt. Mix well.
Make semi soft dough with water.
Make equal sized balls from it.
Tap to make round with the help of rice flour as dusting.
Make Bajra rotlo from it.
Let them cool at room temperature. Make uneven big pieces of them.
When completely cool add to mixture jar and churn.
Transfer into another plate.
In a nonstick pan add ghee, let it melt. Add nuts and raisins to it.
Cook for about 2 minutes.
Add grated jaggery in it.
Let it melt. It will take hardly one minute. Shut down the flame.
Add crushed bajra rotlo to it. Mix well.
Again transfer to broad plate and cool upto luke warm temperature.
Make small balls from it.
Healthy and delicious Bajra Churma Laddu is ready to serve.
