what is kada prasad?
Kada Prasad or Aate ka halwa is a simple but divine sweet. We serve it in Gurudwaras/ Sikh temples post Ardas. Gurudwara ka karah prasad or karah parshad is a blessing in itself. It is distributed to all after ardas, signifying all humans were created equal. This prasad is a halva.It is a a simple wheat flour pudding.
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What is Sikhism?
Sikhism originated during 15-17th century in Punjab region of Indian Subcontinent. It is based on teachings of Guru Nanak the first Guru. There are ten successive Gurus in Sikhism. After the tenth Guru, 'Guru Granth Sahib' the holy book, was given the 'Guruship' or made the Guru by the 10th Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh. Panch Takht or 5 main Gurudwaras in India are at Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib, Bathinda, Patna and Nanded.
My family has been going to Gurudwara and serving during langar all my life. I have been fortunate to visit Gurudwara in most cities I have visited and stayed. Just thinking about Golden temple kara prasad brings back so many memories to me.
How do we make kada parshad recipe?
We mix equal parts of wheat flour, sugar as well as clarified butter(ghee) cook with thrice the amount of water. Generally, people who prepare this guru prasad, also sing hymns of Guru Granth Sahib. They will cover their heads as mark of respect.
Later we cover it with a white cloth and then place it near Guru Granth Sahib. During Ardas, pathi will stir it with Kirpan. He will then distribute the prasad before langar or community lunch begins. This is a simple sweet yet the most flavorful as purity shows in. Gurudwara prasad is the sweet which is so pure you feel one with divine instantly.
Ingredients
- Atta/ whole wheat flour
- Water
- Ghee / clarified butter
- Sugar
- Cardamom powder (optional)
Equipment
- Kadai/frying pan
How to make Kada prashad ?
Here is the step by step recipe to make atta halwa.
- Dry roast whole wheat flour in a pan for about 2-3 mins.
2. Add ghee once the rawness of wheat flour disappears.
3. Mix well, keep stirring on a low flame.
4. Keep stirring until it darkens.
5. Boil water and add sugar to it separately. Add this to pan and stir until water has been absorbed. Stir until it comes together to get a halva consistency.
7. Serve warm.
Read the recipe of Kadah Prashad below
Kada prasad
Equipment
- kadai/frying pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup atta or wheat flour
- 1.5 cups hot water
- ½ cup ghee clarified butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder optional, (this is not used in gurudwara)
Instructions
- Dry roast whole wheat flour in a pan for about 2-3 mins.
- Add ghee once the rawness of wheat flour disappears.
- Mix well, keep stirring on a low flame.
- Boil water and add sugar to it separately in a saucepan. Add this to pan and stir until water has been absorbed. Stir until it comes together to get a halva consistency.
- Continue stirring until ghee oozes out.
- Serve warm.
How to make aate ka halwa ? (Youtube video)
Learn how to make atte ka halwa. It is has minimal ingredients in it.
Variations
The original kada prashad recipe which is served in Gurudwara does not have any nuts and cardamom powder in it. However, you may add sliced almonds and raisins for garnish when making aate ka halwa at home.
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What are some other halwa recipes?
Halwa can be made with many ingredients. It is one of the simplest of sweets in Indian food. Veg recipes have so much variety that you do not need egg too. It has short cooking time and always fulfils your tummy and soul.
Sooji halwa is generally made for udyapan, ending of Navratri fasting and for Satyanarayana pooja.
We can have 3 type of halwa during fasting periods.
- Gajar ka halwa/carrot halwa
- Kaddu halwa/ Pumpkin halwa
- sama halva
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navinder Sanghera says
I love it! Roasting it first, gives it a nice rich taste. Equal parts of key Ingredient(s) make for an easy recipe to remember:) Thank you to sharing
bhavana bhatia says
Thank you Navinder. Yes, all of our old recipes had simple proportions:)
Savanna says
When I was younger a good friend of mine brought me to the Sihk temple every week. I remember the scent and taste like it was yesterday. I made this for my family and it was beyond delicious! Brought back so many memories and I am so grateful I can now make it at home. Thank you for sharing!
bhavana bhatia says
Thank you so much for sharing this. It made my day 🙂