Navratri 2025: Offer 3 special cucumbers to the Mother Goddess, learn the recipe related to taste and faith...

Navratri Bhog Prasad: The holy time of Navratri is celebrated with great pomp and show across the country. During this time, people offer various offerings to please Goddess Durga. Making kheer is a special tradition in most homes, as it is believed that the taste and sweetness of kheer are very dear to Goddess Durga. People usually make rice kheer, but if you wish, you can offer sago and makhana kheer along with rice to Goddess Durga this Navratri. All three kheer dishes are easy to make and taste amazing. Let's learn the easy and quick recipes for these three kheer dishes.

1. Sabudana Kheer
Ingredients:
- Sabudana – 1 cup
- Milk – 3 cups

- Sugar – 1/2 cup
- Ghee – 2 tablespoons
- Cardamom powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Almonds or pistachios – 1/4 cup

Method:
1. First, wash the sabudana thoroughly and soak it in water for 4 to 5 hours.
2. When the sabudana becomes soft, drain the water.
3. Now, boil the milk in a pan, add sugar, and mix well.
4. Then, add the sabudana and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
5. Now, sprinkle cardamom powder, chopped almonds, and pistachios on top.
6. Your sabudana kheer is ready. Offer it to Goddess Durga.

2. Rice Kheer
Ingredients:
- Rice – 1 cup
- Milk – 4 cups
- Sugar – 1/2 cup
- Cardamom powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Ghee or butter – 2 tablespoons
- Cashews, almonds, or pistachios – as desired

Method:

1. First, wash the rice and soak it for about 30 minutes.

2. Boil milk in a deep pan and add the soaked rice.

3. Let the rice cook thoroughly in the milk.

4. Now add cardamom powder and a little ghee or butter to prevent the kheer from sticking.

5. When the kheer thickens, turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped dry fruits on top.

6. The rice kheer is ready; enjoy it.

3. Makhana Kheer
Ingredients:
Makhanas – 1 cup
Milk – 2 cups
Sugar – 1/2 cup
Ghee – 2 tablespoons
Almonds or cashews – 1/4 cup
Cardamom powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Method:
1. First, heat ghee in a pan and roast the makhanas until golden brown.
2. Now, lightly crush them so that they are well incorporated into the kheer.
3. Meanwhile, bring the milk to a boil and add the sugar, and let it dissolve well.
4. Now, add the roasted makhanas and cook for 7-8 minutes.
5. Add cardamom powder and dried fruits and turn off the heat.
6. The delicious makhana kheer is ready.

Special Tips for Navratri Bhog
1. Always use a steel or thick-bottomed vessel when making kheer to prevent it from burning.
2. Stir the kheer continuously, especially when it thickens.
3. If desired, you can enhance the flavor and aroma of the kheer by adding saffron.
4. Always roast dry fruits in a little ghee before adding them; this will enhance the flavor of the kheer.

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