Instead of serving conventional foods, replace them with recipes for apple butter, mohanthal (a traditional Gujarati sweet dish), and pumpkin soup flavoured with lemongrass for the Govardhan Puja bhog. As per Hindu mythology, Govardhan puja should be observed on Pratipada Tithi of Kartik month, when it is thought that Krishna conquered Indra. This year, Govardhan puja will be observed on October 26. A dish of wheat, rice, gram-flour stew, and leafy vegetables is served to Krishna at Govardhan Puja. When Annakutta sabzi, a dish made with a variety of vegetables, is created for the diety, it is also served to Krishna along with Panchamrit, which is made with curd, milk, honey, sugar, nuts, and tulsi leaves. Instead of serving conventional foods, replace them with recipes for apple butter, mohanthal (a traditional Gujarati sweet dish), and pumpkin soup flavoured with lemongrass for the Govardhan Puja bhog. In order to make apple butter, dried apples are rehydrated and boiled at a low temperature until the majority of the water has been absorbed. This process yields a sweet apple syrup that is a beneficial substitute for refined sugar. Try making this easy “apple butter” syrup recipe at home to give your day a healthy start. The traditional Gujarati thali meal includes mohanthal, a sweet delicacy prepared from gramme flour that is typically served warm. Lemongrass is a natural antibacterial, very refreshing, and perfectly balances the earthy, warm flavours of pumpkin and spicy ginger in this vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free soup with lemongrass.
