Try Hemp Hurigadale Tambittu, an easy-to-make but delicious bhog that should be in your prasad platter this Maha Shivratri

The auspicious occasion of Shivratri is characterised by simplicity, not just in rituals but also in food offerings (bhog or naivedhya) made to lord Shiva. As ‘jagaran’ or night long prayer chanting takes place most people offer fruits, milk and some simple bhog to lord Shiva. They fast all day long to celebrate the holy union of lord Shiva with Shakti, and break their fast with the prasad.

However, if you are thinking of being a little more creative with this year’s Shivratri prasad platter, try out our recipe of Hemp Hurigadale Tambittu. It is a simple-to-make, yet delicious bhog that you should definitely offer to lord shiva. Here’s how you can make it.

Hemp Hurigadale Tambittu

Ingredients Quantity (for 3 portions)

Split chickpeas 1 cup

Desiccated coconut (Dry) ½ cup

Jaggery (Grated) ½ cup

Clarified butter (Ghee) ½ cup

Poppy seeds 1 tbsp.

Cardamom 2 large pcs

Hemp seed 20 Gms

Dried Hemp leaves (Opt.) 5 Gms

Procedure

The neivedyam is ready to be offered to Lord Shiva!

Tips And Tricks

• Traditionally, these Tambittu are entirely bound by ghee and Jaggery only. This improves their shelf life on the counter without refrigeration and also provides much-needed warmth during the colder months.
• If you would like to cut down on the amount of ghee used, replace it with an equal quantity of ghee and milk.
• If using milk, bring it to a boil along with ghee before adding Jaggery.
• Also, note that using milk in making Tambittu means these will need to be refrigerated.

(The bhog recipe has been created by Ravish Mishra, Executive Chef, The Westin Goa)