Naralachi Vadi for Rakshabandhan

The full moon day of the month of Shravan is celebrated in different parts of Maharashtra and is known variously as Narali Pournima, Shravani Pournima, Rakhi Pournima or Raksha Bandhan. 'Naral' means 'coconut', and Narali Pournmia is thus called because offerings of coconuts are made by people to the sea-god on this day. Narali Pournima also marks the advent of the new fishing season and fishermen appease the sea-god before sailing out in their decorated boats. The festival is a day of singing and dancing. Raksha Bandhan is also observed on this day. Sisters tie 'rakhis' on their brothers' wrists. The ritual renews the bond of affection between siblings and signifies the brother's responsibility of protecting his sister all her life. We prepare Naralachi vadi that means Coconut burfi on this day and give this to our brother while tying the Rakhi.














Ingredients

Scrapped fresh coconut - 2 cups
Sugar - 1,1/2 Cups
Milk - 1/2 cup (preferably with cream)
Pure Ghee -1 tablespoon
Cardamom powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Procedure

Mix scrapped coconut, sugar, milk and ghee in a thick vessel and place it on low flame.Stir the mixture while cooking. After 5-10 minutes ad cardamom powder and stir in between. When sugar is melted and coconut starts binding then take out from the flame. Grease one plate with pure ghee. Now spread coconut mixture on greased plate. flatten with a greased flat bottom bowl (katori/vati).When it get slightly cool, cut it into square or diamond shape. Store it in airtight container.

My post for Priti's Festive Food~Raksha Bandhan event.