Janmashtami 2023: Gopalkala, The Savoury Prasad For Lord Krishna

By Tanisha Salwan

Sep 5, 2023

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Ingredients

1 cup poha 1/4 cup dahi 1 cucumber 3 tbsp grated coconut 1 grated ginger Salt to taste Handful of coriander leaves 1 tsp ghee 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 green chilies

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Step 1

First, soak poha in water for about 1 to 2 minutes. Let it soften. Then, drain out excess water and keep it aside.

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Step 2

Heat a pan and add ghee. Add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. 

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Step 3

Now, add cumin seeds, green chilies, ginger pieces and stir well. Turn off the heat.

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Step 4

Add the prepared seasoning to poha, along with curd, chopped cucumbers, grated coconut and salt.

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Step 5

Stir and combine the Gopalkala gently. Add in the chopped coriander leaves and serve.

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Step 6

Serve the Gopalkala as prasad.

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