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Watching my grandmother make Mohan Bhog every Janmashtami was one of my favourite things to do in childhood.

She was a devotee of Lord Krishna and would make mohan bhog every year on Janmashtami. Waking up in the morning to the sweet aroma of ghee and the joy it brought to our home, always made the festival feel so special to me 😊

Mohan Bhog is one of Lord Krishna’s favourite sweets and a staple offering during Janmashtami. It’s a classic Bengali treat made with suji (semolina), ghee, and a few other simple ingredients.

With its rich, buttery flavor and the perfect hint of sweetness, it’s no wonder Krishna loved it so much.

You can enjoy it with luchi/puri or just eat it as it is. Either way, it’s sure to bring a smile to your face just like it always does to mine.

RECIPE

Mohan Bhog (Bengali Semolina Halwa)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup semolina (sooji)
• 3 tablespoons cashews
• 3 tablespoons raisins
• ½ cup sugar
• 2-3 bay leaves
• 2 cups milk
• ¼ teaspoon elaichi (cardamom) powder
• ¼ cup condensed milk
• A few strands of saffron (kesar)
• Ghee (as needed)

Instructions:

1. Heat the Ghee:
• Heat ghee in a pan over low-medium flame.
2. Sauté the Dry Fruits:
• Add cashews and raisins to the hot ghee. Sauté until the cashews turn golden and the raisins plump up. Remove the dry fruits from the pan and set them aside.
3. Roast the Semolina:
• In the same pan, add the bay leaves and semolina (sooji). Sauté the semolina on low heat until it turns slightly golden and gives off a nutty aroma.
4. Add Sugar and Saffron:
• Once the semolina is roasted, add the sugar and saffron strands. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the sugar begins to melt and blend with the semolina.
5. Incorporate Milk and Condensed Milk:
• Pour in the milk and condensed milk. Add the elaichi powder and stir continuously to avoid lumps. Cook on low-medium flame until the semolina absorbs the liquid and is fully cooked through.
6. Finish with Dry Fruits:
• Once the semolina is cooked, mix in the sautéed dry fruits, saving a few for garnish.
7. Serve:
• Garnish with the remaining dry fruits. Enjoy your Mohan Bhog with puris or on its own!

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