10 Different Types Of Kheer or Payasam Recipes For Sharad Purnima

Kheer for Sharad Purnima

Hello buddies,

As we all know Sharad Purnima is there in couple of days, so you all are busy in doing preparation to make delicious kheer for this Indian Festival? I am very excited for this Indian festival. Even before marriage I used to make kheer or payasam and however it would be my papa used to love it. Slowly after several years of practice, now I can make perfect and delicious kheer or payasam.

In Hindu calendar, it’s said that on this day moon shower “Amrit” (elixir which is believed to be more immortal) Thus we Hindu celebrate Sharad Purnima and make payasam or Kheer with milk and different types of ingredients. This sweet dish is kept under the moonlight whole night to shower amrit by moon. Next day kheer or payasam is consumed.

It’s always good to add twist in recipe. Instead of preparing kheer by sugar, rice and milk, we can try different kheer this Sharad Purnima. I am sure your family will love these delightful deserts.

10 different types of kheer or payasam for Sharad Purnima are as follow:

Gur Payesh

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In West Bengal, Bengalis Sharad Purnima and perform Kojagiri Lakshmi puja. Special Bengali dessert is prepared known as Gur Payesh and is offered to goddess Lakshmi as a bhog. The specialty of this lip smacking dessert is use of Jaggery (gur) instead of Sugar.

Sabudana Kheer

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This kheer is prepared from Sabudana and it tastes delicious. If you perform Sharad Purnima vrat or fast and have sweet tooth then sabudana kheer can be prepared.

Makhana Kheer

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Makhana means lotus seeds and its most commonly used during fasting. Makhana is very healthy and is rich in calcium and proteins. It does not have any flavor but you can make its kheer along with lots of nuts and it will be perfect delicious treat for this Sharad Purnima.

Rice kheer

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It’s very famous and widely made in many our house.

Kesar Pista Kheer

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It’s simple yet very delicious kheer for Sharad Purnima. Main ingredients in this dessert are pista and kesar and if you are newly married Indian girl then you can make this kheer in less time and easiest too.

Gulab Kheer

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Many of us are working right? And don’t have time to prepare traditional kheer with so much effort. Make this Gulab ki kheer this Sharad Purnima.

Lauki or bottle gourd ki Kheer

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This is healthy kheer and delicious dessert too. It’s healthy as it cuts carbohydrate content in body. Lauki has lots of vital nutrients and helps to reduce the sugar content in blood. If you are diet conscious or have diabetics then you can make this kheer easily.

Pesarapappu Payasam or Moong dal kheer

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Its good option for this Sharad Purnima as it’s easy and quick to make. Its famous south Indian dessert which is make up of moong dal and has very rich yellow color after preparation. Its healthy too as moong dal contains good iron content. If you are pregnant then do try this kheer.

Kulhad ki Kheer

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Its traditional and special dessert that is finely prepared from rice and milk. It is served in earthen pot or kulhad. Have a twist this Sharad Purnima by serving Kheer in Kulhad.

Apple Kheer

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This is delicious kheer made from apple. It tastes and smells like fruity and I am sure you will love this new and delicious kheer this Sharad Purnima.

These are 10 different types of kheer that you can make this Sharad Purnima. Now its upto you which kheer you prefer to make as per your family liking and choice. Have a great festival ahead.

If you want any of these recipes then comment below by mentioning the name of kheer. Will share them with you all soon.