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Mahashivratri is being celebrated on 15 February 2026. On this day people are seen immersed in devotion to Shiva. There are long queues at temples. This day is also very special for couples, because it is believed that the marriage of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati took place on this day. Things made of milk are also offered to Lord Shiva and it is said that God is hungry for emotions, hence if you want Prasad in his worship, then do not go to the confectionery shop for this, but make the dessert at home. Kheer is the best option, but it also takes time to prepare. You can make sweet potato kheer on Mahashivratri, which is tasty and also not very time consuming. Here you can make perfect sweet potato kheer by watching the recipe of Chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
Sweet potato is a seasonal winter fruit. There is a tradition of offering seasonal things on Shivratri also, so this Mahashivratri, you should prepare sweet potato kheer and offer it to your beloved Bholenath. This is a very easy dessert which can be made even by those who have never cooked. So let’s see the complete recipe step by step.
Note down the ingredients of kheer
1 big size sweet potato, 2 tbsp desi ghee, 4 cups full fat milk, a pinch of saffron (optional), ½ cup sugar or as per taste, ½ tsp green cardamom powder, 2 tbsp chopped pistachios and take separately for garnish, 2 tbsp chopped almonds and take separately as per requirement for garnish, 2 tbsp chopped cashews… also take a little extra for garnishing. Take it. Now know the recipe.
Sweet Potato Pudding
- First of all, you have to wash and peel the sweet potato thoroughly and then grate it.
- Now add two tablespoons of desi ghee in the pan. After it melts, add grated sweet potato to it.
- Roast the sweet potatoes on medium flame while stirring for at least 5 to 6 minutes.
- When the sweet potato becomes soft, then add milk to it. You have to cook it well till it boils.
- When the milk starts boiling well, add saffron threads to it, due to which the aroma will come out well and the flavor will also be observed well.
- You have to cook the kheer on low flame for at least 10 to 15 minutes. After this, add half a cup of sugar or as per requirement.
- Along with sugar, you have to add half a teaspoon of green cardamom powder in the kheer.
- When the kheer starts becoming thick, add pistachios, almonds and cashews to it. Cook the kheer for 1-2 more minutes. Now it is ready to serve.
Those fasting can also eat kheer
First of all, take out the kheer in a bowl. Garnish it with remaining pistachios, almonds, cashews and enjoy. After this, serve it to all the family members like Prasad. The best thing is that people fasting can also eat sweet potato kheer, because it is fruitless.
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