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Kada Prasad is a sacred offering in Sikh Culture that signifies peace, love, and equality. In addition to holding religious significance, it is very easy and quick to make. This dish should be made with love, as this intention is believed to improve taste and bring contentedness.
Serves: 3-4
Prep Time: Less than 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 cup whole flour (atta)
1 cup clarified butter (ghee)
1 cup sugar
Optional:
Dry fruits for garnishing
Method:
- Take a pan and add 2 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar and cook over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then turn off the heat.
- Take another pan and add 1 cup of whole flour (atta) and add 1 cup of clarified butter (ghee), allowing it to simmer on low heat while stirring.
- When the mixture is golden brown, add the hot sugar syrup from the other pan. Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
- Stir until the flour absorbs all the water and has a pudding-like consistency.
- Remove from heat and garnish with dry fruits if you’d like. Serve hot and enjoy!
