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Dadhi Karma/Saraswati Puja prasad
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Dadhi Karma
For Saraswati Puja: A Timeless, Traditional Treat

10 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
7
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Basant Panchami or Saraswati Puja has multiple rituals and meals associated with it, especially in Bengali households. One such traditional fare is Dadhi Karma - a simple, sattvic meal of curd and puffed rice served before puja or rituals. It’s a type of no-cook dessert with optional ingredients, like mishti doi (sweet curd), sandesh, or other cottage cheese-based sweets, dried fruits, and nuts. It’s considered a divine dessert, offered as a farewell offering to Goddess Saraswati.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 cupsKhoi (popped rice)
1 cupFresh curd
1Ripe banana
1-2Sandesh sweets
2 tbspSugar/Jaggery (optional, for added sweetness)
a pinchSalt
¼ cupShredded coconut (optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare the curd

Gently whisk the curd till it turns smooth. If the curd is too thick, add a little water.

Description - Step 2

Add all ingredients

In a clean bowl, mash and add the banana. Now, add all other ingredients, i.e., crumbled sandesh, popped rice, salt, and sugar (if using).

Description - Step 3

Mix and serve

Mix the ingredients well. Add optional ingredients like sliced, seasonal fruits or dried nuts on top and serve cold.

Step 1
Prepare the curd
2-3 minutes
Step 2
Add all ingredients
2 Minutes
Step 3
Mix and serve
2 Minutes

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Plating Instructions

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Serve it on a plate with raised edges to prevent spilling. 

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Pairing Instructions

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Fresh fruits or dry, coconut ladoos elevate the dish without hampering the sanctity of the offering.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Add chopped or whole dry fruits on top for a crunchy finish.

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