Celebrating Kojaagari Poornima with Masala Doodh

Name: Celebrating Kojaagari Poornima with Masala Doodh
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 litre milk Full fat; 6 - 7 tbsps Sugar or more if you want it sweet; 8 - 19 Almonds Pine nuts Slivered / (Charoli) for garnishing; Masala Spice Mix For the /; 2 tbsps Almond Unsalted powder; 2 tbsps Pistachio Cashew Unsalted powder or Powder; A pinch Cardamom of powder; A few strands Saffron - I used saffron of essence; Optional Nutmeg powder

Gauri Shirke @cook_7836379

Mantri Tranquil, Kanakpura, Bangalore

Let me be honest, this is first time that I am planning to celebrate this Poornima and have actually made the effort to know what’s it all about!
So thought I should share some interesting facts about this festivity with you all.
What is Kojaarigi or Sharad Poornima and why is it celebrated – courtesy Wikipedia and calls to mom :)
TheSharad PurnimaorKojaagari PurnimaorKumar Purnimais aharvest festivalcelebrated on thefull moonday of theHindulunar monthofAshvin(September–October). Therainy seasonis over and the brightness of the full moon brings special joy. This is a traditional celebration of the moon and is also called the Kaumudi celebration, Kaumudi meaning moonlight.
At night, goddessLakshmiis worshiped and night vigil is observed. According to a folk-tale, once a king fell on evil days, and was in great financial straits, but then his queen observed this fast and night vigil, and worshiped the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. Consequently, they were blessed by the goddess and they regained their prosperity.
It is also believed that on this day as moon and the earth are very close to each other, the moon rays have certain healing properties of nourishing the body and the soul.
Some people believethat on this night Lakshmi goes around from place to place asking, "Who is awake?" ("Kojagarti?")and shows her pleasure on those she finds awake. Hence, the night is spent in festivity and various games of amusement, in honour of the goddess. So people sit in the moonlight singing ...

Gauri Shirke @cook_7836379

Mantri Tranquil, Kanakpura, Bangalore

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Ingredients

1 litremilk Full fat
6 - 7 tbspsSugar or more if you want it sweet
8 - 19Almonds Pine nuts Slivered / (Charoli) for garnishing
Masala Spice Mix For the /
2 tbspsAlmond Unsalted powder
2 tbspsPistachio Cashew Unsalted powder or Powder
A pinchCardamom of powder
A few strandsSaffron - I used saffron of essence
OptionalNutmeg powder

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Steps

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Prepare the masala / spice mix – Mix the almond and pistachio or cashew powder,add the cardamom and nutmeg powder and keep aside.
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In a thick bottom vessel, boil the milk on low-medium flame, stirring continuously.
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Add the sugar as per your requirement, my family love sweet milk but I can do with less sugar!
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Add prepared spice mix / masala in it and stir well with spoon stirring the boiling continuously.
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Once the milk has thickened (the spice mix helps to do that) remove from flame and pour in a large bowl.
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Garnish with pine nuts or slivered almonds, and then go on the terrace or in an open place and see the reflection of full moon in Masala Doodh.
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Tip: You can add golden raisins, crushed cashews or any other dry fruit of your choice and decorate with a silver leaf.