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It is important to take care of both taste and nutrition while fasting in the holy month of Sawan. In such a situation, a dessert that is made without grain and fine, give energy to the body along with the rules of fasting-that is almond pudding. This traditional dish is not only wonderful in taste, but is also very beneficial for health. Let’s know its recipe ….
The month of Sawan is the month of devotion, reverence and fasting. Especially on Monday, Shiva devotees fast and live their faith deeply. In such a situation, it is necessary that the body gets enough energy during fasting. Foods eaten during the fast should not only be sattvic, but also rich in nutrition. This category falls – almond pudding, which is a perfect confluence of taste, strength and health.
By keeping a fast, the body gets a new power, but, if there is a lack of energy, then there may be weakness or tiredness. Especially when the weather is humid in the spring, then the body needs things that are light, digestible but energetic. In such a situation, almond pudding becomes a great option because it only contains almonds, milk and ghee – all three are the elements that give strength to the body.
Often people think that sweets means flour, semolina or wheat. However, almond pudding is different from these. It has no grain nor maida. It is purely made of dry fruits which are part of the traditional food consumed in the fast. This is the reason that this pudding can also be eaten with full devotion and satisfaction in the fast.
It is very easy to make almond pudding. For this, first of all soak almonds for a few hours and peel it. Then grind them and make a paste. Now heat the native ghee in a pan, add this paste to it and fry it on low flame till it turns golden. Then add hot milk to it and mix well. When the mixture becomes thick, add sugar, cardamom powder and some saffron according to taste. In a few minutes, the wonderful almond pudding is ready.
Almonds are rich in protein, healthy fat, vitamin-E and antioxidants. While milk is a good source of calcium and protein, desi ghee keeps the digestive system improves and strengthens the body from within. Because of this, when the body needs extra energy during the fast, then this pudding immediately works to give strength and does not allow weakness or tiredness to be felt.
This pudding is a great combination of health and taste. The fragrance of cardamom and the smell of saffron makes it special, which makes its taste even more wonderful. The special thing is that this pudding is not limited to fasting only – it can be enjoyed with the whole family in winter evenings, festivals or on any special occasion. From children to the elderly, everyone’s choice becomes this almond pudding.
In the fast where the options are limited, this pudding emerges as a perfect dessert. It can be accepted as offerings by offering to God without any hesitation. It also further strengthens the significance of fasting with sweetness.
This pudding made without grains and fine flour is not just a dessert, but a delicious confluence of Indian tradition and nutrition. During the fast, when both the body and the mind need energy and sweetness, then this pudding becomes an ideal option. Next time you think of making something special in fasting, definitely try this almond halwa – it is also best in taste and also in health.
