and the Krishna story continues

and the Krishna story continues-
 sharing with you all some divine pics which my family members sent from India of
Krishna Janmashtami Celebration at their home .

Bal Krishna in various modes

The above pic has miniature toys depicting various events of Krishna's life .

its  auspicious to decorate the entrance with rangoli and that's what my cousin has done

 Jhanki decoratoion at her home for the festival

with the lighted diyas for the celebration

Decked up Ladoo Gopal for the Festival

Celebration at my Neighbors place

closer look at the deity

That's all guys get engulfed in these divine pics & feel closer to god.

will catch up with you all soon,

Janmashtami 2013 - Charnamrit for Bhog

While having lunch with my friend I got nostalgic reminiscing about Janmashtami Celebration

some two decade back ,we got sad that our children wont be able to enjoy the festival the way we did ,
yesterday morning I just asked Advay you know which gods birthday is today ? his prompt reply was Krishna ,I asked him who told you this and he said I guessed .

When we were kids there was no guessing game we would wait for this festival like anything ,would go to market and get Krishna miniature toys ,colour sand and sawdust to make road ,garden and do so many other things with help of father ,uncle and Dadi ,with all stock ready we would start with the decoration early in the morning which would go on till evening and amidst all this would be treated to the fasting delicacies prepared in the kitchen by our mom and aunts.

Advays knows Krishna story ,he loves to listen to his tales specially the one where he steals butter from the hanging pot but what we have seen ,the way we enjoyed the festival specially this one he would never feel it.

So when I asked my friend what to prepare for bhog she told me she will be preparing Charnamrit .I had never prepared this at home so asked her the ingredients to be mixed and prepared the same for the bhog.
the above pictures were sent by my sisters 

Recipe name Charnamrit
recipe source friend
Ingredient 
milk one cup
curd   one cup
honey one tbsp
gangajal/ganges water
ghee one fourth tbsp
chopped dry fruits cashew ,pistachio/almond ,lotus seed two tbsp
few strands of tulsi leaves
Procedure
mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
keep aside for half an hour .
serve in small bowls after the pooja .

the below pics are of my neighbours Janmashtami Celebration

glimpse of naivedham prepared by her

and some more

wish you all happy festive week ahead
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Janmashtami Celebration with Poori and Spiced Stir fried Potato

Wish all the readers of Asan Khana Happy Shri Krishna Janmashtami
Sharing with you all Janmashtami Jhanki pic decorated at my mothers place

I did this simple rangoli for the festival

and prepared meal of Poori and Aloo Sabzi

Recipe name - Spiced potatoes/Masaledar aloo/Heeng Jeera wale aloo

Recipe source cook book

Preparation time 30 mins

Cooking time 15 mins

Ingredient

Boiled potato six

dried red chili three

ginger chopped one fourth inch

cumin seed one tsp

asafoetida pinch

red chili powder half tsp

turmeric powder one fourth tsp

grounded pomegranate seed powder one tbsp

salt as per taste

oil to cook

Procedure

Heat oil in non stick wok

lower the flame and add asafoetida and cumin seeds

once it starts spluttering add ginger and dried red chili

fry for a minute and add boiled potato followed by

salt,red chili powder ,turmeric powder and pomegranate seeds powder

keep stirring till everything mixes together

fry for 5 to 7 minutes

serve warm with pooris.



Thats all friends,take care,see you all soon

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Shri Krishna Janmashtami Jhanki pics

My sis mailed me some pics of Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebration at home,
first pic is of the jhanki decorated at my parents place

and the second pic is of the celebration at my aunts place

For Phalahar Vrat recipes for Janmashtami ,please click here
Thats all guys ,wish you all Happy Festival ,..:-)

Shri Krishna Janmashtami ki subhkamnaye Phalahar Paneer ki sabzi puri ke sath

Today is  Shri Krishna Janmashtami , this festival is celebrated  all over India with lotz of grandeur
,last year in Delhi we had decorated Jhankis depicting lord Krishnas life ,pics can be viewed here ,
year 2008 i had shared some phalahar vrat recipes which can be eaten on Janmashtami
this festival is not celebrated at my inlaws place so i dont fast but keeping the spirit of festival of mind prepared phalahar paneer curry with puri for dinner today.

This simple paneer curry can be eaten for navratri vrat too with kuttu puri
Recipe source my mother
Recipe name Phalahar Paneer Curry
Ingredient
cubed cottage cheese one cup
tomato two
green chili one
cumin seeds half tsp
oil to cook
sendha namak/rock salt as per taste
red chili powder half tsp
turmeric powder pinch
garam masala powder half tsp
Preparation
shallow fry cubed cottage cheese and keep aside
make paste of tomato and green chili and keep aside
Procedure
heat one tsp oil in non stick wok
add cumin seeds once it starts to splutter
lower the flame and add tomato and green chili paste
keep stirring on low flame till the tomatoes are done
add all the masala and salt
keep stirring till oil is seen along the sides
now add shallow fried cottage cheese
mix everything together add half cup of water
and let it boil for 5 minutes
serve warm with puri or rice.

This simple phalahar paneer curry is my entry for Show me your curry hosted by Divya of Dilse.