Janmashtami 2025 falls on August 16. Celebrate by making makhana paag, a sweet with lotus seeds, ghee, coconut, and sugar, often part of Lord Krishna’s chhappan bhog.
The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated every year as Krishna Janmashtami. This year, the festival will be celebrated on August 16, 2025 (Saturday). Shri Krishna was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksh in the Bhadrapada month.
Devotees offer special prasad items to Lord Krishna on this day, such as dhania panjiri, makhan misri, and panchamrit. Among all the prasad items, makhana paag is one of the simplest and most loved.
Makhana Paag is a sweet dish made during the festival of Krishna Janmashtami using only four basic ingredients: Makhana, ghee, grated coconut, and powdered sugar (bhoora). It is also a part of 'chappan bhog' offered to the deity.
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Ingredients Required
Step-by-Step Recipe
Step 1: Preparing the Makhana
Step 1.1: Cut the Makhanas in half.
Step 1.2: Heat some ghee in a pan and let it melt.
Step 1.3: Stir-fry the halved makhanas on medium flame until they turn golden. Stir continuously to avoid burning.
Step 1.4: Put them in a plate and let them cool.
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Step 2: Making the sugar syrup
Step 2.1: Add powdered sugar to a pan with a little water.
Step 2.2: Cook until the sugar melts, stir occasionally.
Step 2.3: Melt the sugar until it reaches 'one-string' consistency.
Step 3: Adding Makhanas to Syrup
Step 3.1: Add the fried makhanas into the sugar syrup with grated coconut.
Step 3.2: Mix well until the Makhana pieces are evenly coated with the sugar syrup.
Step 3.3: Spread on a plate and let it cool and set.
The makahana paag is ready to be offered to the beloved Lord Krishna!
