(556) Day 2 of Navratri

Paneer Makhana Peda

            ॐ देवी ब्रह्मचारिण्यै नमः

Brahmacharini, the goddess of penance and devotion, holds a rosary and a kamandal. She signifies tapasya, discipline, and spiritual strength. She blesses devotees with wisdom, restraint, and dedication. Maa Brahmacharini rules the Svadhisthana (sacral) chakra: the seat of emotion, creativity and disciplined devotion.

Colour of the second day of Navratri is Red symbolising passion, energy, and determination. On Tuesday wearing red strengthens courage and reminds us of unwavering devotion.

Ingredients

• 200 gms. Paneer.
• 2 tbsp. Condensed Milk.
• ¼ cup Makhana pd.
• 1 tsp. Ghee.
• ¼ cup Beetroot juice.
• 5-6 Cardamom
• Watermelon seeds.

Method

1. Dry roast 2 – 4 cup Makhana. When completely cool, grind it into fine powder and store in an airtight jar. So whenever needed you can use them.
2. Grate beetroot  with the help of cheese grater. Squeeze it with your hand and fill ¼ cup with its juice, keep aside. Don’t throw the Squeezed residue portion. You can use it in the preparation of soup.
3. Grate paneer and keep aside.
4. Dry roast Watermelon seeds and keep aside.
5. Heat ghee in a non stick pan. Add juice in it and reduce till you will get ½ tsp. (Heating direct juice without  any greased medium will give you smoky flavour so always use ghee or refined oil as a medium to reduce juice).
6. Switch off the flame and add grated paneer, condensed milk and Cardamom powder in the same pan. Mix thoroughly. Add Makhana powder as required to get dough like consistency (totally depends on the consistency of the paneer and condensed milk)
7. Divide dough into equal portions. Each portion rolls out into a smooth ball and then press gently to give the peda shape.
8. Offer these Red Paneer  Makhana Peda to Devi Bhramacharini with love faith and devotion.

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