Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Celebrate With Flavours Of Traditional Gavhachi Kheer
By Shreya Goswami
September 15, 2023
A traditional Maharashtrian sweet dish made with broken whole wheat grains, Gavhachi Kheer is prepared especially during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Ingredients
½ cup broken whole wheat, soaked 1.5 cups water ¼ cup sugar ½ cup jaggery ¼ tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp ghee 1 litre milk ¼ cup coconut, grated ¼ tsp nutmeg powder 10 cashews, chopped 10 almonds, chopped
Step 1
Drain the soaked broken wheat grains and remove their shell. Place it in a pressure cooker with water and cook for 2-3 whistles.
Step 2
Heat ghee in a pan and add the coconut, cashews and almond and roast until golden-brown. Set aside.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, place the milk in a large pot and bring it to a boil. Add cardamom and nutmeg powders and let it simmer.
Step 4
Drain the cooked wheat and add to the pot of milk. Continue cooking while stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
Once the Gavhachi Kheer has thickened, add the roasted coconut and nuts and mix well.
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Step 6
Serve the Gavhachi Kheer while warm after offering it to Lord Ganesha.
