Purnima comes every month, but the festival of Sharad Purnima holds special significance. According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon of the month of Ashwin is celebrated as Sharad Purnima. On this day people observe fast, worship, and especially make kheer. After offering kheer to God, it is kept in the moonlight, and then it is consumed. This tradition is due to the belief that the moon is full of sixteen phases on this day, and kheer kept in its light is beneficial for health. So let's know the easy recipe to make kheer on Sharad Purnima.

Ingredients for making Kheer

To make Kheer, you need the following ingredients:

Rice: 50 to 60 grams (as per your requirement)
Milk: 1 kg (if there is more rice, then increase the quantity of milk)
Sugar: as per taste
Green cardamom: 2-3
Almonds: few (chopped)
Grated coconut: 2-3 tablespoons
Pistachios: 2-3 (unsalted)
Cashews: 2-3 (chopped)
Saffron: a pinch (for taste and colour)

Method of making Kheer

Preparing the Rice:

Firstly, wash the rice 2-3 times with water and then keep it soaked for some time.

Boiling the Milk:

Put some Desi Ghee in a thick bottomed vessel and put 1 kg of milk in it to boil.
Also add half a cup of water to the milk, so that there is no fear of burning of the milk and it does not stick to the bottom.

Adding rice:

When the milk comes to a light boil, add the soaked rice to it.
Let it cook on low flame and keep stirring it in between.

Enhancing the Taste:

To enhance the taste of kheer, mix half a teaspoon of custard powder in lukewarm milk and add it.
Keep stirring the kheer continuously so that it does not burn.

Adding sugar and dry fruits:

When the rice becomes soft and there are no grains left, add sugar and let it cook a little.
After the sugar dissolves, add chopped dry fruits and cardamom powder and mix well.

Uses of Saffron:

Dissolve saffron in a little warm milk and add it to the kheer.
This will make the kheer's colour beautiful and will also enhance its aroma.

Serving:

While serving the kheer, garnish it with some nuts. Kheer made on Sharad Purnima is not just a sweet but it is a part of a special tradition. Kheer kept in the moonlight on this day is considered beneficial for health. By following this simple recipe, you can make this festival even more special. Enjoy this kheer with your family and friends and enjoy this festival of Sharad Purnima to the fullest.