Narali Bhat (Coconut Rice) and Awards ( Re-posting for the Event)

Re-Posting this for the lovely  Festive rice event hosted by Akheel at Torview.

Let me begin this post by wishing all my readers  A VERY HAPPY RAKSHABANDHAN DAY and its Narali Purnima for we Maharashtrians. 

Coconut Day festival or Narali Purnima takes place in Maharasthra and also coincides with Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Purnima. Narali Purnima is celebrated on full moon day in the month of Shravan.

Coconut Day festival or Narali Purnima is celebrated each year with loads of fun by the people of Maharashtra namely the fishermen on the full moon day in the month of Shravan. The fishermen who have an endless love for the ocean offer coconuts to the sea-god Varuna who protects them from the wrath of the seas. The festival arrives at the fag end of the monsoons and the fisherman’s offering of the coconuts symbolizes the end of the monsoons and also the end of their troubles. It marks the beginning of the new fishing season. They please the gods before venturing out in the waters in their decorated boats. They pray to the sea-god that he may protect them from all the dangers and allow them to sail safely. 

Narali bhat is made on 'Narali Pournima' day, a 'coconut festival' and so I prepared it today. Read on for the recipe but before that I was bumped with the versatile blogger award by Rach.  

She has lovely collection of non-vegetarian recipes, though she has collection of some veg recipes as well ..but her non-veg collection is really something to watch out for…Do visit her blog and enjoy some lip smacking recipes from her space. As per the rule I need to share it with 15 blogger friends and tell 7 things about me.

so here it goes:-

1. Just as the name of my blog says...I am definitely not a chef..even though I have done Hotel Management; I didn't have much interest in cooking until recently.

2. I keep cooking and trying new recipes only because I have lot of free time right now.

3. Love to watch Movies a lot.

4. Like talking on Phone a lot...hehe.. ;-)

5. Love to swim.

6. Very much interested in doing adventure sports; hopefully I'll get a chance to do that..

7. and last but not least; like to listen music.

And I am very happy to share this award with all my lovely blogger buddies as I think its very unfair to share it with only 15 friends.... So, would like to share the awards with all my blogger friends. Please feel free to accept it.

Also, Akheela of Torview has presented this Thank You Award/Card for joining in her Cold Desserts event.

Wonderful collection of dessert recipes, she has posted in this event…! Check out her space…!
Thanks Akheela, for this Inspiring Award Certificate…!

phewwww.....  :-) and now coming to the festive recipe...

here is what you will need:-

Cooked Rice - 1 cup

Grated Jaggery  - 1/2 cup

Grated fresh Coconut - 1/2 cup

Cardamom powder - 1 tsp.

Cloves (Laung) - 4-5

Ghee - 2 tbsp

Pinch of saffron soaed in warm milk

Raisins, Almonds chopped(Optional)- 1 tbsp.

1. Wash rice, keep it soaked for half an hour in water and cook it. (When you cook rice; make sure that it does not become soggy, it should exactly be like the one we use it for Fried Rice or Pulao preparation.....basically the grain should be separated)

2. Mix grated coconut and jaggery. Heat Ghee and fry the nuts if you are using. Remove and keep them aside.

3. Now into the Ghee add the Cloves and saute for few seconds. Then Add the coconut mixture and rice to it.

4. Mix well and let the jaggery melt completely. At this time also add the soaked saffron and mix.

5. Add the nuts (Optional), cardamom powder to it Mix well and its ready. Serve hot.

Note:- You can also use sugar instead of Jaggery.

This festive dish goes to the lovely event Color Your Palate-"A Visual Treat"...... hosted by Sanyukta from Creative Sanyukta.  Do visit her space for some wonderful collection of recipe and even more beautiful and wonderful presentations.