Friday, May 28, 2010

Buddha Purnima


















Buddha Purnima is the most sacred festivals of Buddhist.Lord Buddha is the founder of Buddhism. This day is the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. It falls on the full moon of the fourth lunar month (month of Vaisakh) i.e. April or May.This is the same day he gained enlightenment and attained Nirvana when he died .

In this festival Kheer is offered as prasadam.














Ingredients

Milk -1 liter
Rice 1 cup
Sugar 1 cup
Almonds(Blanched)
Raisin
Cardamom Powder 1/2 teaspoon

Method

Soak rice for 1 hour.

Reduce milk by boiling to 3/4 quantity.Add rice & sugar and cook till it is done.

Sprinkle the almonds,raisins and cardamom powder.

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