Ram Navami 2025: Must Try Recipes for a Flavorful Celebration

Ram Navami is one of the most significant Hindu festivals celebrated across India with devotion and enthusiasm. A crucial part of the celebration is preparing delicious dishes that are enjoyed by devotees. Here are some traditional recipes commonly prepared during Ram Navami 2025.

1. Panakam (Sweet Jaggery Drink)

Panakam is a refreshing, sweet drink made with jaggery and spices, traditionally offered during Ram Navami in South India.

Ingredients:

1 cup jaggery

2 cups water

1 tsp dry ginger powder

1 tsp black pepper powder

1 tsp cardamom powder

Juice of 1 lemon

Method:

• Dissolve jaggery in water and strain to remove impurities.
• Add dry ginger, black pepper, and cardamom powder.
• Squeeze in lemon juice, mix well, and serve chilled.

2. Sabudana Payasam

A popular sweet dish made with sago pearls, milk, and sugar, Sabudana Payasam is a comforting dessert to enjoy during Ram Navami.

Ingredients:

1 cup sabudana (sago/tapioca pearls)

2 cups milk

1 cup sugar

1 tsp cardamom powder

Chopped almonds and cashews for garnish

Method:

• Soak sabudana in water for 30 minutes.
• Boil milk in a pan, add soaked sabudana, and cook until soft.
• Stir in sugar and cardamom powder.
• Garnish with almonds and cashews before serving.

3. Chana Sundal (Tempered Chickpeas)

Chana Sundal is a savory dish made with chickpeas, coconut, and spices. It’s a healthy and flavorful option for Ram Navami.

Ingredients:

1 cup black chana (soaked overnight)

1 tbsp grated coconut

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 dry red chili

A few curry leaves

Salt to taste

Method:

• Boil soaked chana until soft.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chili, and curry leaves.
• Add boiled chana, salt, and mix well.
• Stir in grated coconut before serving.

4. Sooji Halwa 

Sooji Halwa is a classic dessert made with semolina, ghee, sugar, and nuts, perfect for Ram Navami celebrations.

Ingredients:

1 cup sooji (semolina)

1/2 cup ghee

1 cup sugar

2 cups water

1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Chopped almonds and cashews for garnish

Method:

• Heat ghee in a pan and roast the sooji until golden brown.
• In a separate pot, boil water and sugar to make syrup.
• Add the syrup to the roasted sooji and cook until it thickens.
• Stir in cardamom powder and garnish with nuts before serving.

5. Coconut Ladoo

Coconut Ladoo is a sweet, coconut-based treat often made during festivals like Ram Navami.

Ingredients:

2 cups grated coconut

1 cup condensed milk

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Method:

• Heat grated coconut and condensed milk in a pan, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar and cardamom powder, cook until the mixture thickens.
• Once cooled, shape the mixture into small round laddoos.

6. Pulihora (Tamarind Rice)

Pulihora is a tangy and flavorful rice dish made with tamarind, spices, and peanuts, often prepared for festivals.

Ingredients:

1 cup rice (cooked)

1 tbsp tamarind paste

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 cup peanuts

Curry leaves

Salt to taste

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and peanuts.
• Add tamarind paste and turmeric, cook until fragrant.
• Mix in the cooked rice and salt. Stir well and serve hot.

7. Special Buttermilk

A cooling and refreshing drink, Special Buttermilk is a perfect beverage to complement the rich dishes prepared on Ram Navami.

Ingredients:

1 cup plain yogurt

1 cup water

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/4 tsp black salt

Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

Method:

• Whisk the yogurt and water together until smooth.
• Add cumin powder, black salt, and a pinch of asafoetida.
• Mix well and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve chilled.

These traditional dishes bring out the spirit of Ram Navami with their rich flavors and festive appeal. Whether sweet or savory, these recipes add joy and flavor to the celebration.