Hello everyone !!!
Today is a very important Hindu festival in Rajasthan and many other states/cultures. It is commonly knows as Basoda बसोडा or like many people may call it Shitala Ashtami शीतला अष्टमी.
On this day, all 'mothers' make things to be eaten the whole day (or at least one meal), previous night itself. Which means, that they eat "Basi" food (food from previous night) and that is why the name, Basoda. Or, as the food is eaten cold, so the name "Shitala Ashtami".
In some parts of Rajasthan, people also go to Shitala Mela, to worship Shitla Mata, which is celebrated in Chaitra Masa, Krishna Paksha. This festival comes on the 8th day after Holi (the festival of color).
All cultures have their own menu for this day. But, in my family, we usually make, Roti (रोटी), Kair Sangari (कैर सांगरी) and Gulgule (गुलगुले). I did not have all ingredients for Kair Sangari, so I made Roti (and poori as my son loves it), Aloo Toru Ki Sabzi (आलू तोरू की सब्जी) and Gulgule. I also made some Mawa Malpua last night.
So, at lunch, we will be enjoying our cold lunch from last night.
You can read a little bit more about this festival @ Shitala Ashtami
Wish everyone a very Happy Shitla Ashtami and of course how can I forget Happy Women's Day to fellow women.
Have a wonderful day everyone and take care.
~ Priya
13 comments:
Love the story behind this tradition...happy Shitala Ashtami to you...
First time on your blog...love the traditional rajasthani dishes...I will be back to check out what you cook next!
Thanks Meena. Love your comments. I have just started, so, will be posting many more recipes :)
Please keep visiting.
Happy Shitala Ashtami to you too Priya.....Glad to find your blog....Hope to see authentic rajasthani recipes here.We had a yummy 'hari mirch ki subji' in Bikaner.It's a bit hot but very tasty and full of flavours....I am searching for the recipe since long as my family loved it....do you have a recipe for that?
Kalyani, funny you should ask that recipe today as I was going to post the exact same one :)
Please do visit back to check it out.
Thanks for your kind words.
Happy Sheetal asthami to you?
Any connection to Andhra? Just wondering because of that last name.:)
Yes Suma, I am from Andhra origin (Parents) and I am married in Rajasthani family :)
Hi Priya,
Thanks for visiting my blog.Really happy to know info about Rajasthan and recipes from Rajasthan.I am following you.
Keep visiting my blog http://kiranjay.blogspot.com at your convenience.
Kiran
Sure Kiran, I will :)
Hi Priya,
Just found your blog and like the recipes you have posted so far. I look forward to more... Can I request two recipes? Moti roti and daal baati whenever you get time...
Here is my blog cookingfoodie.blogspot.com
Thanks Cooking Foodie, I will surely be posting your requests soon. Thanks for visiting my blog. Please follow it. I have also started following your blog. A lovely collection :)
That's great Priya!!!
Awaiting the recipe.
Ugadi subhaakaankshalu to you and your family.
Online andhra food cooking recipes in english and telugu language.
Thanks for share..
Nice post.. I usually skip all the stories in any recipe blogpost... but your story got me hooked.. reminded me of the same shitala ashtami feast at my place.. keep up the good work!
Ruchita
Post a Comment