Buddha Purnima is a significant festival celebrated by Buddhists to commemorate the birth of Gautama Buddha who founded Buddhism. It is believed that he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya on this day. The teachings and life of Buddha are reflected upon, and followers engage in activities that promote peace, wisdom, and compassion. Kheer or sweet rice porridge is commonly served on this day, to recall the story of Sujata, a maiden who, in Gautama Buddha’s life, offered the Buddha a bowl of milk porridge. Informally called “Buddha’s Birthday.”
Kheer: All-time Favourite Dessert
Mango Kheer Recipe
You can try the tasty Mango Kheer made from the king of fruits, Mango on Buddha Purnima.
Ingredients-
- 1 liter flower cream milk
- ripe mango pulp
- half a cup of small rice
- half cup sugar
- finely chopped cashews
- finely chopped almonds
- teaspoon cardamom powder
Method of making Mango Kheer-
- Rinse the rice under cold water. Add two cups of water to the rice and set it aside to soak for 30 minutes.
- Now, put milk in a big vessel on the gas to boil. While the milk boils, cut cashews and almonds into small pieces and keep them aside.
- When the milk starts boiling, reduce the flame, add rice to the milk (after draining the water), and cook while stirring occasionally.
- When the milk thickens well and the rice is cooked in the milk, add some chopped cashews and almonds and mix. When the kheer is cooked well, that is, milk and rice become homogeneous, then mix sugar and cardamom powder in it.
- Now cook the kheer on low flame for 5 more minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the kheer from the gas and keep it cool.
- When the kheer cools down, add mango pulp to it and mix it. After this, add finely chopped mango pieces to the kheer and mix it.
- Your tasty mango kheer is ready, take it out in a bowl garnish it with cashew almonds and mango pieces, and serve it cold or hot.
Health Benefits:
Kheer contains a good amount of vitamins C and A. It is also a good source of calcium and low in cholesterol. It is cooling food for the stomach and is prepared from rice.
Fruits like Mango dry fruits like cashews, almonds, etc, and herbs like cinnamon play a vital role also good for health and improve the taste. It provides a good flavour and makes it rich with the goodness of these toppings. These ingredients will enhance the taste and provide health benefits.