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(563) Day 8 of Navratri

Jade Peda

                 ॐ देवी महागौर्यै नमः

Maa Mahagauri is the embodiment of purity, serenity, and spiritual calm. After severe penance to attain Lord Shiva, her complexion turned dark; when Shiva cleansed her with the holy Ganga, she regained her radiant white glow, symbolising the purification of the soul through devotion and perseverance. She rides a bull and holds a trident and damaru, representing control over both action and sound — the outer and inner worlds. Mahagauri governs the Sahasrara Chakra (Crown Chakra), representing divine consciousness and enlightenment. When this chakra is activated, one experiences profound inner peace and unity with the universe.
Wearing Peacock green invites peace and grace.Peacock green reflects balanced growth — a blend of serenity (blue) and vitality (green) — the colour of rejuvenation and self-realisation.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Grate paneer and keep aside
  2. Wash 30 leaves of Spinach. Pluck the leaves and grind them without water in a grinder. Strain the juice with the help of the Tea strainer and keep aside. Don’t throw the residues. You can use them in soup.
  3. Grate less than ¼ size of beetroot because we want only ⅛ tsp. juice. squeeze the  grated beetroot  and keep aside the juice.
  4. Boil ½ cup of dried blue pea flowers in ½ cup water and reduce to half. Strain the blue Tea and keep aside.
  5. Heat ½ tsp. ghee in a non stick pan and reduce the Spinch juice into 1 tsp.
  6. Mix the juice with grated paneer so you will get green paneer.
  7. In the same non stick pan again heat ½ tsp. ghee and reduce the Blue Pea Tea into 1 tsp.
  8. Mix this blue tea in the green paneer.
  9. Also add ⅛ tsp. Of beetroot juice in the same paneer.
  10. Due to the mixing of juices our paneer becomes a little juicy so add 2-3 tbsp. Makhana powder, so you will get a dough like consistency.
  11. Now mix sugar powder and divide the dough into 5 equal parts. Roll them and gently press to give the peda shape. Garnish with watermelon seeds.
  12. Offer Jade peda to Devi Maha gauri with love , faith and devotion.
  13. As here using natural ingredients you won’t get the exact peacock green colour. But it’s ok. Devotional love  is more important than perfection.
Here I forgot to show the Blue Pea flower Tea cup and beetroot juice spoon.

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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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