Homemade Diwali Legiyam recipe

One thing I hate during Diwali is Diwali Legiyam. May be because my parents compelled me as a kids to eat it even though it tastes ...hmmm how can I put this? fill it up yourself. Why the hell do we have to eat this? There is a reason.

There is always a reason behind whatever our ancestors say. For Diwali, it is obvious that we will eat a lot of sweets and snacks without giving a thought on how our tummy is going to feel. Tongue gets the more importance here. So taking into account our little stomach, this legiyam (kind of medicine) is prepared.



When we eat this in an empty stomach, it helps us in digestion. So, as per the rule, get up early in the morning, take your bath and have a small amount of this Diwali Legiyam and then rush to bust your crackers! I am sending this and my other Diwali sweets and snacks to Pallavi's YFF - Diwali.

How to make Homemade Diwali Legiyam

My parents have always bought this from store. But, I wanted to try it. Mainly because I am not sure whether we get this in the US Indian shops. So here comes the recipe,


Ingredients:

Peppercorn - 2 tsps
Cumin seeds Jeera - 2 1/2 tsps
Coriander seeds - 2 1/2 tsps
Ajwain - 1/4 cup(25gms)
Dry or fresh ginger - one inch piece
Cardamom powder - 1tsp
Nutmeg - 1/2 piece
Ghee or clarified butter - 3 tbspn
KandaThipli (Desavaram Pipala mool) - 10 to 12 sticks
Jaggery (equal to the amount of ground paste) - 50 grms
Honey - 1 - 2 tsp

Method:

Mash all the dry medicinal ingredients in a blender.

Pour some water and soak them for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Grind into a soft paste in a blender.

Add 1/2 cup water and thoroughly mix up the paste and place in a heavy bottomed pan/vessel.

Cook it on a Sim flame, constantly stirring so that no lumps are formed.

When all the water is evaporated add the Jaggery and mix well.

Now add the ghee and mix well.

When the ghee separates, turn off the heat.

Add honey and mix well.

Store it in an air tight container.

Take one spoon of Legiyam on the day of Diwali.

Happy Diwali 2008 to you! Check out my other recipes (Sweets and Snacks) for Diwali

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Diwali Festival - Sweet and Snacks Recipes

Time flies! It was like yesterday I celebrated last year's Diwali festival and now Diwali again! When ever I think of this 'Festival of Lights', the first thing that comes to my mind is crackers! Yey! Diwali crackers are fun. The next obvious reason for which I love Diwali is, Sweets and Snacks! Duh! Then comes the new dress. I am not into fashion stuff these days. Oh! I have become old.

There was this one time in my childhood, where we had put lots to pick the lucky winner to light the 10,000 wala. It was the time when 10,000 wala was a bit hit. It started from our apartment gate went till the end of our street. Now we have even more varieties in Diwali crackers but that 10,000 wala was and will always be my favorite. I still remember how proud my friend felt when he lit the cracker. He was like a hero that day!



Photo by: prakhar

I know every one would have experienced this, at least the South Indians. Eating Diwali Legiyam early morning immediately after we brush our teeth. Urh! It is such a pain. This is one and only reason why I hated Diwali as a kid. Though healthy, it spoils the taste for me!

Next immediate action would be taking bath, wearing the new dress and visiting friends to brag about it. Don't say you have never bragged about a new dress to your friends. Following the bragging session comes the bursting crackers ceremony. With the matchbox in one hand and bag of crackers in the other, we march towards the street to burst them and cause pollution. Kids causing air pollution (during this festival season) is not a big offense, at least to me.

After all the 'happening' events , we reach our homes, exhausted. Now, cleanliness time. Washing your hands after bursting crackers. Then TV time. Watch all the Diwali special TV shows and movies munching the Diwali snacks prepared by my mother. Now I am the one who prepares all these sweets and snacks. Really, Time flies!

The very thought of this festival, reminds me of my childhood days. I can surely say that this Diwali or any other Diwali will never be the same as the one I celebrated as a kid with my parents. I miss it! I know a lot of you too! For all those who are thinking of their childhood days, this second, I wish a very happy and safe Diwali.

Sharing the happiness always doubles the joy! We can share our Diwali wishes either by wishing them in person or through phone. But, my favorite way is my sending Diwali greeting card. Greeting cards are a sweet way of expressing love and happiness. I am crazy about greeting cards. Did you know? I have more than 1000 greeting cards in my collection and I still collect them. I treasure each and every card given to me. I have a special e-greeting card for you all at the end of this post.

Now coming to the Diwali Sweets and snacks. These are actually sweets and snacks which I had prepared for various occasions. Preparing them again for Diwali gives me a special satisfaction. I will be adding some more sweets and snacks to this list, so don't miss it. Do come by and check often.

SWEETS

• Beetroot Halwa


• Carrot Halwa


• Kaju Katli


• Ladoo


• Mysore pak


• Raw Rice Pudding/Payasam


• Sooji Halwa/Rava Kesari


• Sweet Pongal


• Rava Ladoo with Jaggery


• Pumpkin Halwa recipe/kasi halwa recipe


• Carrot Kheer


• Palgova/Therattipal - Milk Sweet

SNACKS

• Kara Boondhi


• Samosa


• Mullu Muruku/Rice flour savoury


• Oma Podi


• Cheedai- Tiny Rice flour Balls


• Manopu - A Rice flour snack


• Ribbon Beda recipe- Ribbon?


• Mixture- Quick and easy snack

Don't forget to start with your Diwali with the Homemade Diwali Legiyam.

Advanced Diwali Wishes to all my friends and readers. Here is a special Diwali greeting card for you all.



I will surely wish you all again on the day of Diwali.

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