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Former Member
Mits, please Fedex me some Goja (coconut patties). My Mom made them for us but she passed away 7 years ago.
@Former Member posted:Mits, please Fedex me some Goja (coconut patties). My Mom made them for us but she passed away 7 years ago.
Directions. Make the coconut filling: In a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, butter, egg white, and salt until very liquid and warm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and, with a spoon, stir in the coconut and vanilla until well combined.
@Ramakant-P posted:
Ramaji, I this is one of the most popular bhajans.
@Mitwah posted:Ramaji, I this is one of the most popular bhajans.
I know!
Ramaji this Bhojpuri BHajan is for you.
Phagwah
Phagwah or Holi as it is commonly called is an annual Hindu Festival of Colours celebrating the arrival of Spring.
This Festival was brought to Guyana by our East Indian foreparents who first came to Guyana some 180 years ago. Phagwah is said to be the most joyous and colourful of
festivals and today has become a part of our national
psyche and is celebrated by all Guyanese.
Itâs Fun! Itâs Colourful! Itâs Phagwah!
Enjoy Our Culture and Heritage. Be Part of the Festivities
Story By: Deomattie Seeram & Photos By: Amanda Richards
Holi or Phagwah as it is commonly called is an annual Hindu Festival of Colours celebrating the arrival of Spring. This Festival was brought to Guyana by our East Indian foreparents who first came to Guyana some 176 years ago. Holi is said to be the most joyous and colourful of festivals and today has become a part of our national psyche and is celebrated by all Guyanese.
Holi celebrations start on Basant Panchmi which is the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu month ÃMaghÃ. On this day, in keeping with tradition, homage is done to Saraswati Devi the goddess of knowledge and a castor oil tree is planted as a symbolic act. During a period of 40 days from Basant Panchmi to Holika Dahan, melodies of chowtaal Ãdhamaarà and jati renditions can be heard across the country at Hindu temples and homes.
Holika Dahan or burning of the Holika (castor oil tree) takes place on Phalgun Purnima or the full moon day of the Hindu month Phalgun. It is the last day of the Hindu Calendar year and forty days after Basant Panchmi. On this day, a pyre is built around the castor oil tree which is ignited at the appropriate time as a symbolic act recalling the day when the sister of the tyrannical King Hiranyakashyapu, who had a boon which made her immune to the effect of fire, sought to have her own nephew Prahalad consumed in fire at the command of her evil brother, the King Hiranyakashyapu. Prahalad however, escaped unscathed and Holika was reduced to ashes instead. This event symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
On this night throughout our country, chowtaal goles lead processions of not only Hindus but members of their communities to a chosen site where puja is done. It is in this manner Hindus usher in Phagwah or Holi and the Hindu New Year.
On Phagwah morning, a member of the Mandir would collect some of the ash and place it on the forehead of members of the Mandir who would also be present there. This represents renewal, hope and confidence in life.
In Guyana, it is customary in the morning that you see citizens wishing each other Happy Phagwah and dousing each other with buckets full of water and spraying abeer from their water guns. The men from the Hindu communities will walk around their villages singing chowtaal while the women are usually at home preparing Indian delicacies such as gulaab jamoon, gojha, gul-gula, pholourie, etc.
In the afternoon, everyone is usually dressed in white and carries around with them containers or bags filled with abrak, powder, perfumes and water guns filled with abeer. Hindus would visit their families to greet them and also take delicacies they wouldÃve prepared the morning after which, they would go to events that are organized by the various organizations across the nation. Here many people would see their friends and relatives and enjoy the remainder of the festivities with them.
On passing at these events, the many different colours can be seen on people and in the air. You can feel the happiness of the time reverberate through your entire being. The entertainment by live bands and the well choreographed dances add to the pomp of this joyous festivity where Guyanese of all walks of life celebrate and renew the spirit of goodwill, togetherness, love and unity!
If you are visiting Guyana during Holi celebrations, join in the fun and enjoy the colourful and festive spirit.
@Mitwah posted:Ramaji this Bhojpuri BHajan is for you.
Thanks! Mits!
Happy Holi everyone.
@Ramakant-P posted:Directions. Make the coconut filling: In a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, butter, egg white, and salt until very liquid and warm to the touch, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and, with a spoon, stir in the coconut and vanilla until well combined.
You forgot the part on how fo make the coconut fillin'.
Happy Holi
Former Member
Florida Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Patties
Food Network - Source - https://www.foodnetwork.com/re...tties-recipe-1943306
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 3 hr 15 min
- Prep: 30 min
- Inactive: 2 hr 30 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 18 pieces
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ounces (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 egg white
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) unsweetened coconut, packed, plus additional for rolling patties
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces semisweet or milk chocolate, cut into small pieces
Directions
- Make the coconut filling: In a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, butter, egg white, and salt until very liquid and warm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and, with a spoon, stir in the coconut and vanilla until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, up to overnight.
- When ready to coat the coconut, in a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water melt the chocolate. When almost melted, turn off the heat and let the chocolate continue to melt completely, stirring occasionally. Keep the bowl over the warm water.
- Form the balls: Line a small tray with parchment paper. Using a scant ounce of the coconut mixture, roll into a small ball and place on the parchment-lined tray. Repeat with the remaining mixture, forming 18 balls.
- Arrange 18 paper or foil minicups on the tray. Place additional coconut in a shallow pan or bowl. Gently place 1 of the balls into the warm melted chocolate and, using 2 forks, roll the ball in the chocolate until well coated. Lift (do not pierce) the coated coconut ball with one of the forks, allowing some of the chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Roll in the additional grated coconut, if desired, and carefully place in 1 of the prepared cups. Repeat with the remaining coconut balls and melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate has hardened and use as desired.
Cookâs Note
*If using milk chocolate, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil while melting.
DG, is that the same as Rama's except yours call for Chocolate?
Former Member
@Former Member posted:
Can't handle the coconut. Love my Pera and Rasmalai.
Former Member
@cain posted:DG, is that the same as Rama's except yours call for Chocolate?
Cain ... one of the variations.
Guyanese Pera.
An early start
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand engaged in a pre-Phagwah celebration on Friday. Ahead of todayâs celebrations, the government has announced restrictions, including prohibiting large events and limiting the attendance at mandirs to 40% capacity, due to COVID-19. Gatherings on trucks, canters or other vehicles carrying alcohol are not allowed. The Health Ministry has also advised that masks must be worn during celebrations and that social distancing be observed. While Minister Manickchand is wearing a mask in keeping with COVID-19 guidelines, some of her fellow ministers and members of their staff were seen not wearing masks during similar activities at their respective offices last Friday. (Photo from Priya Manickchandâs Facebook page)
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