Kada prasad is a
sweet, semolina-based dish offered in Sikh temples, symbolizing devotion and blessing. Making it at home is easier than you think!
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
·
Whole wheat flour (atta) – 1 cup·
Ghee (clarified butter) – 1 cup·
Sugar – 1 cup·
Water – 4 cups·
Cardamom powder – ½ tsp·
Saffron strands (optional) – a few
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare sugar Syrup1. Boil
4 cups of water in a saucepan.2. Add
sugar and stir until completely dissolved.3. Keep the syrup
warm on low heat.
Step 2: Roast the Flour1. Heat
ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan.2. Add
whole wheat flour and roast on
low heat, stirring continuously.3. Roast until the flour
turns golden brown and gives a nutty aroma (about 10–12 minutes).
Step 3: Combine with sugar Syrup1. Slowly
pour the warm sugar syrup into the roasted flour while stirring continuously.2. Be careful—
the mixture will splutter. Stir quickly to avoid lumps.
Step 4: Cook the Kada Prasad1. Keep stirring on
low flame until the mixture
thickens and
ghee separates from the sides.2. Add
cardamom powder and
saffron strands (if using).
Step 5: Serve· Transfer to a
serving bowl.· Serve
warm as prasad or as a festive sweet treat.
✅ Tips for Perfect Kada Prasad
· Roast the flour
slowly—too high heat will burn it.· Use
fresh ghee for the best aroma.· Stir
constantly when adding sugar syrup to avoid lumps.
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