Name: Janmashtami Special ~Makhan Mishri~ Recipe You Can't Skip In Bhog
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh Cream (Malai); 1 bowl Cold Water; 30 grams Crystal Sugar; 1/3 tsp Green Cardamom Powder; 3 Tulsi Leaves

Question 1

1. Can I substitute mishri with regular sugar?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can easily replace mishri (crystal sugar) with regular sugar, but its taste and texture will not be the same as the traditional ones.

Question 2

2. What food is eaten during Krishna Janmashtami?

Accepted Answer

Apart from makhan mishri, dhaniya panjiri, panchamrit, and gopalkala, some iconic sweets are offered to Lord Krishna, whilst sabudana khichdi, singhare ke atte ka halwa, kuttu ki puri, and sabudana kheer are eaten by devotees when they break their fast.

Question 3

3. Why is a tulsi leaf always placed on top of the bhog?

Accepted Answer

It is generally believed that when you put a tulsi leaf in the prasad or bhog, it removes any impurities from the food. Lord Krishna does not accept the food if there is no tulsi leaf in the prasad offering.

Question 4

4. Can Makhan Mishri be flavoured?

Accepted Answer

Yes, apart from cardamom powder, you can add chopped almonds, saffron strands, or honey for extra sweetness, but note that the classic preparation keeps the ingredients minimal.

Makhan Mishri

Janmashtami Special Makhan Mishri Recipe You Can't Skip In Bhog

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Janmashtami Special
Makhan Mishri
Recipe You Can't Skip In Bhog