11 Radha Ashtami Special Recipes
Are you confused about the complete menu for Radha Ashtami? What to make for the relatives and guests - NoNgs has prepared a list of 11 Radha Ashtami special recipes for you!
When we think about celebrating religious festivals whether big or small, our mind immediately goes to the sweet preparations but what about the rest of the meal. Yes, we have the usual Puri, Kheer, and Arbi ki Sabzi for Radha Ashtami but what if we try something unusual and delicious this time. NoNgs has curated a list of 11 Radha Ashtami special recipes for you and your loved ones and we hope you will try and enjoy these flavorful dishes.
Samak Rice Dosa
If you are looking for special Radhashtami recipes that are unusual but definitely tasty, try Samak Rice Dosa as the main meal. Soak the samak rice overnight to get a softer texture. You can use a little sabudana along with it too. Make sure to have a slightly thinner consistency than regular dosa so it spreads easily. This crispy new dish will elevate the taste of your Radhashtami platter. Explore how to make Samak Rice Dosa with NoNgs!
Kuttu Cheela
If you want to avoid dosa, your next option could be Kuttu Cheela. With your other Radha Ashtami special recipes, this would go perfectly. Combine the kuttu flour with boiled mashed potato to make sure the cheela takes a much better shape. This flour absorbs water faster so pour water gradually as you knead. If you want to avoid chillies completely, add some fresh coriander on top. Check how to make Kuttu Cheela!
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Kesar Coconut Rice
The aroma and the combination of creamy coconut and fragrant saffron is a delightful combination to have on an auspicious day like Radha Ashtami. To get the beautiful color and scent of saffron, soak a few strands in a spoon of warm milk for 10-15 minutes. Toasted coconut flakes, a few chopped almonds will add a beautiful texture. Don’t know how to make Kesar Coconut Rice - CLICK HERE to get the full recipe!
Makhana Paneer Tamatar Sabzi
The combination of soft paneer, roasted makhana, with a tangy tomato base is the perfect side dish for a Kuttu Puri, Radhaballabhi, Sabudana Khichdi. or even a Samak Rice Dosa. Amidst all the sweet preparation, we get confused about what to make for the savory, somewhat spicy dish to balance the meal - Makhana Tamatar Sabzi should be your go-to. Making Makhana Paneer Sabzi for the first time? Let us guide you with the recipe of Makhana Paneer Sabzi.
Rajgira Kadhi
Rajgira Kadhi is one of the best side dish to have with a Kuttu Cheela or Samak Rice Dosa. This yogurt based dish with rajgira flour will give you exactly what your stomach needs amidst all the sweet Radha Ashtami special recipes. Because the Kadhi will naturally thicken a little as it cools down, keep the consistency a little thinner than you would actually want. Explore how to make Rajgira Kadhi with NoNgs!
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Makhana Curry With Khoya
If you really want to have something rich with plain dosa or sabudana khichdi, NoNgs would highly recommend trying Makhana Curry with Khoya. Add a combination of crushed roasted makhana and whole pieces in the recipe - to enjoy the makhana in your mouth and also have a thick texture. Cook the khoya in low heat to avoid any kind of lump formation. If you think the dish has become too thick, use milk to thin it. Add the roasted whole makhana in the end. Check how to make Makhana Curry with Khoya!
Kuttu Dahi Vada
Stepping aside a little from the usual Radha Ashtami recipes, let’s make a special Radhashtami recipe that will be the perfect and unexpected evening food to have - Kuttu Dahi Vada! Fry small portions of kuttu mixture then soak them in water but carefully so they don’t break. Whisk chilled yogurt until smooth and then pour it over the kuttu vada just before serving. Making Kuttu Dahi Vada for the first time? Let us guide you how to make Kuttu Dahi Vada.
Rajgira Halwa
Suji halwa is one of the common Radha Ashtami and Janmashtami recipes - but let’s try something different this time. Since we are focusing on special Radha Ashtami recipes, our focus will be on something a little more fragrant and different. Dry roast the rajgira flour but make sure it doesn’t get brown. As you pour the milk, be careful to pour very slowly so you can avoid the lumps forming. Add all the flavorful ingredients cardamom, sugar, chopped almonds, and cashews in the end to add a little more taste and texture. Don’t know how to make Rajgira Halwa - CLICK HERE!
Makhana Malpua
We have all heard of wheat malpua, the usual pancakes that we have - what if to make a special Radhashtami recipe we elevate it a little with Makhana, the growing staple vrat ingredient. Grind the roasted makhana into a fine powder before mixing. All the batter rests for about half an hour so the flour and the makhana gets the water evenly. Ensure the consistency is thick enough to hold the structure of a proper malpua. Check how to make Makhana Malpua!
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Kesar Badam Phirni
We have all tried phirni and really enjoyed it but it is somehow not the first dish you think of for Radha Ashtami special recipe. So let’s bring a new taste to celebrate this year’s Radha Ashtami with Kesar Badam Phirni. Make sure to make a smooth paste of soaked and peeled almonds. Similarly, to get the best texture, grind the rice but don’t make it powdered. And yes, always serve chill phirni so refrigerate it before serving. Making Kesar Badam Phirni for the first time? Let us guide you how to make Kesar Badam Phirni.
Saffron Cardamom Shrikhand
A little time consuming but Kesar Shrikhand or Saffron Cardamom Shrikhand is the special Radha Ashtami recipe that is worth the effort. You need to hand thick yogurt in a clean muslin cloth or keep it overnight in the refrigerator till it drains properly - that’s how you get the unforgettable creamy texture. After this the entire thing is easy. Just soak a few saffron strands in warm milk and mix it with the yogurt. Add powdered sugar and cardamom powder completely till the texture feels absolutely smooth. Refrigerate it for a few hours before enjoying it. Explore how to make Kesar Shrikhand with NoNgs!
We hope NoNG's Radha Ashtami special recipes will put a sweet and flavorful end to your Radha Ashtami celebration. Keep following and coming back to NoNg (no onion no garlic) as our name goes - We are all about no onion no garlic. So, don’t forget to check our ingredients, recipes, suggestions, and more. Radhe Radhe!