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(553)Navratri

Navratri is not just a festival of devotion but also of colours and creativity. This year I decided to celebrate the nine days with a special mithai platter — Nine Colour Barfi or peda. Each shade inspired by the day’s Navdurga colour and created with pure natural ingredients. From saffron yellow to peacock green, and from royal blue to serene grey, every piece tells a story of tradition and taste.
With this nine-colour barfi or peda thali, I wish to add sweetness, vibrance, and divine energy to our Navratri celebrations. May Maa Durga bless every home with prosperity, joy, and colourful moments.

This Navratri, I celebrated each day with devotion and colour — quite literally! I prepared nine varieties of peda, each representing the day’s colour of the Goddess, using only natural ingredients. From saffron yellow to beet red and spinach green, every shade bloomed beautifully in its purest form.
I arranged them in a black oval dish, where each colour seemed to radiate its own energy — a complete reflection of Navdurga’s nine forms.
The slight variations in tones make them even more special, reminding us that nature’s beauty lies in its imperfections and sincerity.

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By Rajeshree Gandhi

Life is a journey of evolving roles, each with its own beauty and wisdom. From the structured world of academia to the ever-evolving realm of homemaking, I have embraced each phase with passion and grace. When my children settled into their own lives, I found myself with a renewed sense of purpose—to document and share the wealth of knowledge I have gathered over the years.

During the lockdown, I realized that my experiences in cooking, home remedies, and life’s simple yet profound lessons could serve as a source of inspiration for others. Meticulously and with great concern for the palate, gut health, overall well-being, and the emotional gratification of savoring each preparation, I began crafting a collection of love-filled, cherished recipes, time-tested remedies, and stories woven with warmth and wisdom.

I write under the name "Rajeshree's Kitchen", where I share detailed recipes—the kind that provide exact measurements for ingredients like salt and water, which are often left to personal interpretation in most other kitchen blogs. Additionally, I include practical tips with clear reasons behind them, ensuring that every piece of advice is rooted in understanding and experience. My aim is to make cooking approachable yet precise, helping readers not just recreate dishes but truly connect with the joy of cooking.

This endeavor is my way of preserving traditions, sharing insights, and connecting with those who seek both knowledge and comfort in life's everyday moments.

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