No cook Mango Jelly/Mango Roll/Mango Candies recipe Indian Style - An ode to my Childhood days !

Mango is the national fruit of India,the hero of the fruits.It is not just a fruit ,it is an emotion,it symbolizes summer and many mango infused drooling recipes loved by all age groups and memories tagging along with it to cherish forever.

Mango is also healthy full of vitamins,fiber and anti-oxidants that makes it simply irresistible and guilt-free.And Mango Jelly is one such recipes that holds a special place in my heart bringing back my childhood memories and whenever I even look at it or eat it, makes me still feel like a happy-go-lucky child .

What is Mango Jelly ?

Mango Jelly is one of the iconic Indian food which is made up of naturally sun dried/dehydrated pulp of Mangoes,sweetened with sugar and or spices to preserve the intense fruit flavor of Mango year around.

Unlike the jellies available in USA ,soft ,sweet/sour and jelly/jiggly-Wiggly like consistency,this Indian style Mango jelly is soft to the bite,chewy yet juicy in texture,sweet to the palate,tangy somewhere,with a tint of sourness ,filling to the stomach ,appetizing and mouth watering in every way.Mango Jelly is more or less a part and parcel of most of the Indian's childhood nostalgic memories.

Whether Mango jelly is made homemade or outside(factories/ready-made by local businessmen) ,it is usually made up of  all-natural ingredients and free of artificial colors and flavors making it quite sought after by young and old equally.Sugar enhances the flavor of Mango that may get dried out while dehydrating under the Sun but it can be eaten in moderation by the diabetic people.

Moreover, the leathery, jelly-like texture, non-stick surface, and long shelf life of Mango Jelly make it an ideal preserved snack that captures the authentic essence of mangoes. It allows foodies to enjoy the rich flavor of mangoes even during seasons when fresh fruit is scarce, satisfying cravings and delighting the taste buds.

Google says,Mango Jelly is known by many names in different parts of India like Aam Papad/papdi,Mamidi tandra ,Aamta ,Amawat,Aamsotto,Aam satta,Amba vadi,Aamba sadhaa,Maanga thera,Mambla,Aamawat,Aam satta.These names made me LMAO !! Whattttt a coincidence !😃

Usually,Mango jellies are popularly made by grandmothers as a portable healthy fruit infused summer snack especially for their grand kids .Mango Jellies are also widely prepared in the village areas because of the availabilities of varieties of fresh Mangoes and the long open areas to sun dry on a large scale , thereby providing job opportunities especially to the village people.

The origin of Mango Jelly

Mango Jelly is both ancient and colonial .It is speculated that Mango Jellies originated in Uttar Pradesh/Bihar/Rajasthan/Andhra and got influenced by the Anglo-Indian adaptation of fruit preservation techniques during the British rule.Mango Jellies used to be a famous snack of the Mughal era which was and till now is also used as a topping for other recipes.

Mango jelly represents one of the best food preservation technique since ages as this ordinary yet wonderful Mango snack can be prepared once and it can still store the true essence of Mangoes for years and enjoyed edible-y anytime anywhere being a non-perishable food item with least artificial or chemical ingredients and more healthy aspects.

My memory behind the Mango Jelly

Even though I was raised in Bihar/Jharkhand ,I ate Mango Jelly once in a while from grocery stores whenever it was available.

For me, Mango Jelly reminds me of my school days and the summer vacation .During summer vacation, whenever I visited Kerala to meet my grandparents and other relatives,it took 4 days to reach Kerala with a stop over in Madras/now modern Chennai .Thankfully,then came our direct train service from the city I grew up in,B.S.City to Alleppey that took only 3 days to reach Kerala with no stopover .This train journey used to be so funfilled and memorable that till today whenever I visit India,I travel in train to rekindle and relive those carefree days.

Almost every Malayalee (natives of Kerala) from our school and our family friends would be in that train ,which would be so enjoyable.Everybody exchanging homemade foods and eating together,gossiping ,joking,smiling,laughing and the only time when we saw our mothers especially taking rest completely.

On the second day,I would look forward to reach the Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada station,the platform would be full of stalls to vendors-on-go selling varieties of Mango Jellies .Those huge bars of Mango Jellies made me so happy.The train would stop at these stations for 30 minutes plus .The travelers would be eager to get out to refresh themselves buying this and that and mainly busy to fill their water bottle and my father would make sure that he would buy me the huge bar of a Mango Jelly for sure.It would last till night.I thoroughly enjoyed it.

After my wedding I told my husband so many times this story that whenever he would come across a Mango Jelly he would remind me to buy it because I love it that much.

So,long story short,Mango Jelly still makes me chuckle like a kid and munch like a child.Mango Jelly kinda reminds me to never grow up,it is a scam :D

How is Mango Jelly prepared 

I really thought it is a herculean task to prepare Mango Jellies.I never even thought it can be prepared at home up until I came across many Youtube videos showing homemade Mango Jellies .Understanding the science behind the preparation of Mango Jellies,as always I wanted to experiment and make quick and easy homemade Mango Jelly recipe.

Basically,this preserved delicacy is prepared by pureeing especially the ripest Mangoes and simmering the ripe Mango pulp with sugar and or spices until thickened, spreading it thinly on trays and letting it get its sun tanning session,basking under sun rays, until it reduces to a thin, translucent film. The sheets of dehydrating Mango are covered with fine netting to protect against any dust and bugs while allowing air circulation and sun drying until the Mango mixture achieves a leathery texture and non-stick surface.Dry Dry Baby!

The outcome is a leathery jelly-juicy form of Mango,non-perishable ,portable,available on demand and yummy asf ...oops...I am excited ! It's like saying Mango don't go ,that is bottom line, THE MANGO JELLY !

Nowadays,when sun rays are not enough or being in a non-sunny area,Mango jelly lovers are preparing the same Mango Jelly recipe even in oven/air fryer but it takes frigging 3 hours at least to reach that leathery chewy yet soft see-through Jelly consistency.

So,that's the basic way of preparing Mango Jelly .However,my curious mind and lazy-to-cook but I-want-MangoJelly-attitude made me to try/experiment something no frizz ,no labour Mango Jelly recipe where I just have to buy few things but the real work will be done by the ra/the Sun.

Another reason why I love Mango Jellies.I came out with a no cook Mango Jelly recipe.Surya Dev Namo namaha/Hail to the the Sun God!

Wanna know how ?If you love Mango Jellies and if you feel lazy to cook at times,then like me you should try my this no fail ,no cook Mango Jelly recipe ,you won't be disappointed !

I can't believe I made this recipe.Now I can make and eat Mango Jelly anytime right within the comfort of my home.#PaisaVasool

How I made Mango Jelly at home ?

Homemade Mango Jelly

Ingredients

Readymade Mango Pulp 2 Cans (850 Gm each I used)

Steel Plates 2 Nos

Ghee,a bit to grease (optional)

Lotttsssss of Sunlight

How to make Instant/Quick and Easy Mango Jelly at home

1. Remove the lid of the readymade Mango Pulp can carefully. 
2. Grease the plates with bit of ghee/oil.Don't over do it or it may affect the taste,just a bit which will help in peeling off/removing the dehydrated Mango Pulp from the plate properly without sticking to the plate and spoiling the shape.
3. Pour it into the steel plates /any plates .
4. Put the plates with Mango pulp under the sun.
5. Cover it with a food net to keep any dust or bugs out.
6. Depending upon the intensity of the sunlight,it may take days to get dehydrated properly.Keep an eye every now and then.
7. Once it gets dry up/dehydrated and becomes hard to touch.
8. Insert a toothpick or a knife/fork to make sure the Mango pulp is dehydrated and dried from within as well.
9. Once the Mango pulp is dehydrated,using a knife or likewise try to go around the edges to the bottom to gently remove the dehydrated Mango pulp aptly without breaking it.
10. Once removed,place the dehydrated Mango Pulp on a plain surface safe and comfortable enough to cut into desired shapes.
11. I cut them into layers of dehydrated Mango Pulp to arrange it to look like exactly the Mango Bar we get at the store.With leftover slices/pieces ,I turned them into Mango candies'/toffee and Mango Roll as shown in the Mango Jelly video above.
12. That's it my  quick and easy Mango Jellies are ready to eat.
13. Eat it as it is or use it as a topping for desserts and ice cream.

Yep,that's how easy it is to cook my version of no-effort Mango jelly at home.Because the readymade Mango pulp has enough sugar added with citric acid as the preservative which is not that bad for health and it prolongs the shelf life of the Mango jelly being made,which when kept under the Sun for days eventually turns into a Mango jelly automatically and guess what it tastes exactly the Mango Jelly I used to buy during my childhood days/store version Mango Jelly.What more can I ask for !

By the way,all these days I saw Mango getting Sun-tanned and I was compelled to fight with ants/aka urumbu in Malayalam aka chitti in Hindi ....they wanted my homemade Mango Jelly more than me it seems ...Bingo,what a coincidence ! Well,watch out !

Anyways,Thank you Sun God for cooking/taking care of my this Mango recipe ,with hardly any effort from my side.Glory to the Divine !

By the by,this post is just my way of expressing how much I love this food,Mango Jelly .Genuinely speaking,it is not a metaphor in any way .I had a Mango Pulp can I bought last year which I just thought of experimenting it to see what it will become if I keep it under Sun,will it turn into a quickie Mango Jelly or not ? 

NOTE: { Like I mentioned in my previous videos, whether you call it fancy dress, mono acting, or simply wearing kimonos and sarees, my intention has never been to judge anyone. My only aim is to encourage people—especially those who may be as trusting or naive as I once was—to stay safe and be cautious. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

As long as everything is based on free will and mutual consent, the choice is entirely personal.

I mentioned about my first virtual encounter with the celebrities concerned or related (who, of course, need no introduction) in my blog as a token of gratitude. What started as that experience eventually spread far beyond what I had imagined, evolving into a global meet-up phenomenon. After witnessing a few unfortunate incidents and harmful repercussions, I felt a responsibility to raise awareness and encourage safety in situations involving people, fan interactions, hit-and-greet events, meet-ups, dating, and similar gatherings.

Beyond sharing that awareness, the decisions people make are ultimately their own. }

Faith over Fear /Good vs evil

However,as I was deciding what to post next in my blog,my Mango jelly (the first experiment) was getting sun-tanned and then I bought fresh Mangoes of the season and I saw a Mango with a mini butt/A** shaped thingy on it's back which made me lol .I felt a nudge/heads up from my Spiritual team to post my version of Mango Jelly recipe for sure .And since it was a no-cooking version recipe and being the die hard fan of the Mango Jelly,I humbly obliged to do so.Mango Jelly undoubtedly, deserves a place in my blog for sure.(Seriously,no offense ,I am just trying to understand the depth of the spiritual meaning behind that if any !) (Also,Clearing the rumor,nothing happened to anyone's ars* !)

Bottomline,due to the trend of misunderstanding going on , there is no other specific meaning per se but if you still insist,it may mean "ManGO ..jelly why" (to whoever it may concern ,in whatever way)...I don't mean to say all men are after me :D but frankly speaking a few hater/cult/coven/warlock/witches/Bitc*** (excuse my language,somethings can't be sweetened) may be the only one who may need to hear that .The reason is in the video.Because someone is manipulating/playing smart in my energy and trying hard to distract me and slow down in everyway.Call it witchcraft/Black Magic/Mental illusionist trickster /Psychological play master /Astral Traveller,I wonder what makes them think they can control me when they can't control themselves aptly.To this Psycho clever gang ...loud and clear ! (Refer the picture above !)

By the way,who can see with their divya drishti/spiritual eyes,who is hijacking my aura ?? 

Whenever I feel their dirty energy around me ,I console myself thinking they are here for the Bhagwati Seva..Let them serve me until Divine justice happens.....:D..However,whoever is behind all these sh** ,you all will regret big time .By Divine's grace this too shall pass soon in my best interest ! In God/Divine I trust ! Amen to that !

Galatians 6:7, states: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he/she also reap”.

God is my strength ! OmParaShakthi Namo !

They say,my light irritates them but to be frank because of my light even my enemies are shining all over.Some were kind enough to say,I may be a dark Divine Feminine though......And nope I don't need any kind of living sacrifices....Infact the animals in the red saree I am wearing probably represents the animals in real life my enemies have sacrificed to carry out their witchcrafts on me and other innocent people and my gut instinct says,they got liberation but my enemies won't though.

Even though my enemies intention is to drive me crazy by hook or by crook,by Divine's grace I am perfectly doing well and I will always be because my conscience and intentions are pure and nice.So,God forbid,I am not schizophrenic in any way ,this is being a part of being the anointed/The Chosen one by the light and the dark forces .

I believe in God/Divine !

Talking about the witchcraft,I saw an entity or the devil/Satan himself with only his head in my restroom (I remember I was listening to Kaal Bhairav baba ashtakam/Prethnath where he is standing with a devil's head in his hand).

Since Satan is very genius and he was like "between me and you" ,so I am not sure since he appeared in my home's restroom  ,if he wanted to keep it a secret.But Devil is hated by all except his followers/worshippers ,and me  ? ,as I call myself one of the daughter of Lord Shiva and Maa Durga/Parvathi and my Divine father is known as "Bhoothnath",King/ruler of Gods and Demons and so is my Divine Mother,Shamshaana Kali,I kind of have a soft corner for the one I saw in my restroom.

My Faith/love for Divine !

I saw a devil's head with blood stained teeth,horrifying indeed,I ignored first but I saw it anyways and the moment I looked at the devil,he moved his head representing a slap and disappeared.I really felt,him saying "Venegeance is mine !" .

Not only that,I am fond of horror movies and whenever I watch one,I feel like devil giving me a hint of my enemies mode of operation and I was suggested to buy an excorcist book and other related book while watching a movie which I never thought of before.Afterall,Lucifer is a fallen angel into the abyss of darkness.I am kind of appreciating the one I saw in my restroom 💩and also the one I saw in my prayer room...

I remember hearing something running upstairs while I was praying in my prayer room.I prayed to Lord Hanuman whom all evil/darkness is scared off and I felt a warmth in my heart area I've never experienced before .Since then I am listening to Bajrang Baan !Hanuman Ji ki Jai ho !

I've also seen footprints of what looked like a child's on my rooftop next to my upstair bedroom window while it was snowing hard that day.It didn't look like any animal's footprint .My husband also saw.

Believe it or not ,I am kind of excited to share all these surreal experiences and sad at the same time that I have to go through such horror ..anyways,this is especially for my records being a spiritual warrior.#SexualORSpiritualAssasination

And just so you know,I am not into any kind of witchcraft/black magic and I am under constant observation and stalked in everyway.I don't make up all these things ,just sharing my experiences as it is.

I believe in Divine and I pray sincerely !

So,to my haters beyond limit,oh S ,Man/woMan GO ,please don't be a jelly-bully ! I am a busy bee in my own dignified way and I work hard organically to earn everything in my life by Divine's grace . I never chased anyone for anything and will never ,then why are you all chasing me to harass me for no reason .Be my friend/atleast be a human to me with no benefits or GO/Leave and let live !

When it comes to me ,I appreciate people who earn something out of real hard work organically !That's inspiring. Otherwise,confidence leaves no room for jealousy.

Anyways,people and situations may be disappointing and should go but my no cook Mango jelly recipe won't disappoint you and you won't let it go it either.Give it a try and you will leave people working hard to make this food ,jelly forever.

After all, if there is any reason to soothe the heat and welcome summer, it is the fact that delectables like these can be prepared especially with the seasonal fruits within the comfort of our home and enjoyed freshly with our loved ones  ! 

Rest in next.

Take care.

Pray hard !(Even the mention of Divine's name will be lifesaving/worth !)

Stay happy and smiling !

JANGRI RECIPE|JANGIRI RECIPE|IMARTI RECIPE - Meet the twins of Jalebi and Funnel Cake

 

What is love?

"From the spiritual and inner point of view, love is self-expansion. Human love binds and is bound. Divine Love expands, enlarges itself." 

The spiritual concept of love is not a feeling or emotion. It is a state of awareness.” — Anthon St. Maarten

These heartfelt quotes are dedicated to my spiritual Valentine’s day that fell on Feb 15^th,2026 on the auspicious occasion of MahaShivaratri ,one of the most significant spiritual festival of Hindu tradition of India.

Credit : lyrics from Late.Mr.Gulshan Kumar's devotional album

What is MahaShivaratri ?

MahaShivaratri means the great night of Lord Shiva and his Divine wife,Goddess Parvati and mainly represents the blissful union of Ardhanareeshwara (Half Lord Shiva and Half Parvati Maa ),the divine union/holy wedding of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati,symbolizing cosmic harmony and spiritual completeness. (credit:SamarthGurudhwara.org)

As mentioned in the SamarthGurudhwara.org,”Another story relates that Lord Shiva performed his supreme cosmic dance, Tandava— the fierce dance representing the creation, preservation, and the destruction — on this night of MahaShivaratri. This cosmic dance represents life’s cycles and inspires devotees to embrace change."

Hidden mantra.com says MahaShivaratri represents the unity between two opposing yet complementary parts of our reality – Shiva (the awareness) and Shakti (the energy) – as all that we create and hold in this universe.

Maha Shivaratri symbolizes the inner stillness, the divine consciousness, and the triumph of light over the darkness. Unlike most Hindu festivals that are joyful and outwardly celebratory, Shivaratri is deeply inward-focused– a night meant for silence, reflection, devotion, and awakening for the devotees and a reminder to the rest/the forgottens.

Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati/Durga’s devotees celebrate the great day by offering prayers at home and at temples mainly by chanting the Panchakshara Mantra - “Om Namah Shivaya”. Recital of the mantra is believed to calm the mind , create spiritual awareness and to get more closer to the Divine.

It is a special night for unmarried girls as it is believed that if they fast on MahaShivratri and stay devotely awake at night chanting prayers to Lord Shiva and Divine Mother,Parvati,they will get a blessed and a compatible groom soon with a bright future.

Significance of MahaShivaratri 

People observe Maha Shivaratri seeking:

• Prosperous Wedding /Marital harmony and emotional balance

• Inner peace and clarity

• Release from past karmic patterns

• Heightened spiritual awareness

• Devotion to Lord Shiva

Many describe the night as emotionally cleansing and deeply grounding.

Every Maha Shivaratri , devotees across the world observe/honor together this powerful night of spiritual alignment.At its core, Shivaratri symbolizes inner transformation– moving from darkness to light, from restlessness to stillness.

So,basically, like mentioned in the rudralife.com ,”Spiritually, Mahashivratri symbolises the night when darkness dissolves into awareness, and ignorance gives way to wisdom. It is a time when devotees turn inward, away from distractions, to connect with the formless, timeless essence of Shiva. “

Britannica also mentions the festival also celebrates Lord Shiva as Tripurantaka, the destroyer of Tripura, three fortified cities ruled by the asura brothers Tarakaksha, Kamalaksha, and Vidyunmali. Granted a boon by Lord Brahma, the moving cities could be destroyed only when aligned, once every thousand years. When the right moment arrived, Lord Shiva fired a single arrow from the Pinaka bow (his special weapon) , destroying them and symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

Who is Lord Shiva ?

Lord Shiva is one of the main deities of Hinduism whom Shaiva Hindus worship as the Supreme God. As mentioned in Hinduvism.com,”According to the Puranas, Lord Brahma creates the universe, Lord Vishnu sustains it, and Lord Shiva dissolves it when necessary, allowing for rebirth. This cycle ensures balance and the perpetual flow of cosmic energy in all realms. “

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I am mentioning more or less exactly as stated in the respective websites mentioned above as it is so apt and accurate and I donot want to play with the words and change the enlightening impact it has otherwise.Because even I am learning...

Radha Maa Lord Krishna as Twin Flame 

So,basically since I was born on Janmashtami under Lord Krishna’s star/zodiac sign (yeah blowing my own trumphet :D),I am naturally devoted to him by birth but I have a very special devotion to Lord Mahadev/Shiva and Divine mother,Parvati/Durga/Kali.

My nature is more or less like my Divine family – Lord Shiva is also known as Bhole Baba meaning one who is very compassionate ,who owns the entire Solar system/Realms/Dimensions/Galaxy ,supremely rich in every way but still clad in a tiger skin with jewelries in the form of rudraksha (which is infact Lord Shiva’s own tears),holding holy Ganga and Crescent/Moon on top of his long braided hair (baba’s special hair accessories ) with a sacred serpent/Vasuki coiled comfortably on his neck like a precious jewel ,with a powerful weapon,Trishul on his hand for everyone’s protection ,always ready to bestow his devotees with their deserving wishes ..

Inchin Bamboo Garden's 2021 Calendar ..The Sep picture resembled the Bruce Lee Malayalam version ,rest pics didn't make sense then,but somehow now it does...

On the other hand when he is angered/provoked ,for justice as a part of his leela/modus operandi,he becomes the angry man of the Heaven ,The Rudra/Bhairava.

Divine Mother is also like that ,a true Divine Feminine in every way,Mother of all yet fierce enough to destroy the evil for balance , harmony and justice of all.

So,I am also like that bholi bhali,gusse wali (kind and humble yet mad for the right reason :D ) !

Life is a series of struggles in some way or the other for everyone .Some take it easy, some takes more time,effort and support of loved ones and when it comes to me ,more than anything the way I was raised,I have an unwavering faith towards almighty ..just like how a parent would throw an infant or a little kid up to the sky ,the kid knows that the parent is gonna catch the kid safely because of his/her trust in their parent.That’s the bond I share with my Divine family.No worship,prayers ,offerings,fasting can ever justify my faith towards Divine.So,glory and heartfelt gratitude to my Divine !

There are many incidences in my life where there were no way but Divine was always there in the nick of time to take care of the problem I was facing,which is called the divine intervention.

Praise the Lord/Divine !

🌸When I landed in USA after my marriage away from my mother and all loved ones,that was the first time I saw my Divine Mother in my dreams here.Hence,I call myself the special doter of the Divine.🌸

Flashback

I might have already mentioned in my old posts but it requires to be reminded again here .It was during Corona,when I got stuck in India during vacation with my toddler who was quite handful to take care of by myself and coincidently many other reasons I mentioned in the previous blogposts,I literally requested the Divine to give me month long vacations until I feel I am ready to be back to USA with my child  (though I went for 3 month long vacations) and lo behold Corona happened out of no where and my wish was granted .

I think it was the spiritual awakening phase of my life .Like mentioned in the brainwisemind.com,”Spiritual Awakening involves a profound shift in consciousness that leads to personal growth and a deeper connection with yourself and the universe.”

Angel numbers,synchronicities,strange Karmic connections which was hard to explain to anyone ,I was kinda led to venture into Tarot readings in Youtube for answers/my curiosity and I was blown away with the almost accurate readings from not personal but collective readings rendered by many Tarot card readers (Heartfelt Gratitude !) .

I was thankful to Divine for choosing these readers to guide me with my circumstances I was going through .It was so helpful and comforting! These people had no idea up until know but I know my Divine will always lock my original energy and will only allow what is necessary that others can access to .So,there is no way that any tarot readers or astrologers or anyone else can access my energy just like that .Still it was so enlightening ! (In short,Please don’t shoot the messengers !)

I am ANNOINTED ,not a prophet per se...

I still believe that I do have some kind of past life connections with what appears to be the Karmic duo (Prince and Princess of dArk :D) as I am able to retrieve almost exact messages through tarot readings even though it is not personal and a collective/public reading and not 100 % right and the message I get for me is always expressed under the Divine Feminine and rest explains the Karmic partners.

No offense, but I’ve a strange feeling that in past birth these two were of opposite genders that’s why one is quite colorful🌈 and other/the female one is more masculine by nature now 😀  ….and we three were somehow connected ...

I am sure the Tarot community can assure/attest that and if it was not this connection and if I would have come across these Tarot readings before, I would have thought people were playing some card games and making videos...I don’t know about others but it is very fascinating for me….Hence I shared before and now for my records especially..

Just before Corona,I had such a great time in Kerala ,like at a stretch attending many weddings - meeting all kith and kins,many temple festivals ,shopping etc as if Divine was hurrying up that I should have a great time before Corona lockdown strikes.

Thankfully my doter had such a great time in Kerala with my parents/her grand parents and all our relatives ,learning the mother tongue/Malayalam,getting used to the Indian culture /Kerala culture,playing in nature to the fullest ,participating in the Kerala festivals etc etc.Oh she had so much fun that we kinda forgot her father alone in USA who was supposed to join us in 3 months to pick us up to return to USA otherwise we would have to return soon :D

It was during those days,I noticed all the local processions of our temples that includes visiting all homes in and around the temple area of either lord Mahadev and Maa Jagadamba /Parvati or Maa Kali exclusively as if my Divine parents wanted to comfort me and re-assure me that everything will be alright .My Divine parents gave me exactly 8-9 months long vacation to rest,rejuvenate and renew without anyone to stop/mess/cancel it otherwise.Since then I tell my parents that they are just my surrogate biological parents.:D

My parents said,reminds me of the Goddess from our local temple (Murungodi Kaavu Shetram)who represents BhadraKali but in a little girl form who was adopted under mysterious circumstances by her parents .

One day as she didn’t get fruits ,sweets she wished for ,she felt mistreated and she left home and the priest at the temple probably had a vision to build a temple for her and Maa/Jagadamba in the form of a little girl left home and presided into the temple and became an idol to be worshipped who took care of the entire place especially her ardent devotees and she had to kill a demoness/yekshi who was harming many of her innocent devotees non-stop .Since she cried for mercy/forgiveness from the Divine Mother,Maa BhadraKali gave her a boon of being worshipped alongside her as long as she never harms any innocent people/Mother’s devotees around.

Somehow ,my story little bit sounds similar...lol/Rofl/Lmao

So,during lockdown I was in a (kind of) hermit mode .Looking back I feel ,personally,Corona happened for my personal protection by my Divine parents as if they were trying to alert me of an impending danger/viral which was beyond explanation or and can be misunderstood .It was a mystery then, now it’s like an onion ,layer by layer I can understand,everything is kinda falling into place ..

On a funny yet serious note for me,as if my Divine parents were warning and locking up all harmful people inside their own homes (kind of Divine justice) and to cover up for any blame/frame on me in future ,making them realize ,”How will you feel if you are locked down at home for long ?“ …

Just before I went for vacation, it was when I virtually encountered celebrities from all (Indian) Film industries in Instagram (saw celebrities responding to my blogposts,that was very overwhelming).That itself was a miracle of its own since my blog was not popular then and with hardly any social media exposure.Like every fan did follow couple of my favourite celebrities.

Other reason was I literally flee/flew to India just thinking being away for a while will make all these celebrities disappear /their response manageable or may be it was kind of overwhelming for me though I was/am grateful beyond words to all who gave me their esteemed attention and time .#EscapeMode

So,I had no idea that my blog with hardly any readers was read by many far and wide.I kept blogging just to record/store recipes I learnt from my mother while I was in India ...Then I started hearing some weird rumors etc that was very hurtful so I had to mention my personal issues kinda in detail …..It somehow got blown out of proportion ….

Hum toh bhai jaise hain waise rahenge,ab koyi khush ho ya ho khafa hum nahin badlenge apni adaa samjhe,Na samjhe koyi,Hum yahi kahenge...

So,Corona vacation occurred hopefully to make people understand my predicament what I went through raising my toddler by myself far away from my loved ones and being at home with little help ,though my hubby is very helpful especially when it comes to the baby but he is a very hard working man and at that time his work involved travel.My mother’s health was also not good then .I also wanted to be there for her to render a helping hand as well….

Here in USA, people are quite busy and I am not good at asking people for help or to bother others until or unless it is an emergency.I also have a beginner level OCD syndrome so it was taking a toll on my health and it was time to take a break not small but long .Now,it happens with most of the mothers with a newborn baby/toddler with less help/support around but mine was going to what looks like a legendary nerve racking story :D

Ajeeb daastan hai ye,kaha shuru kahan khatham....

Credit:Veer Zaara Movie Dialogues/How I was raised !

The picture I shared of the Malayalam movie Bruce Lee which looked almost like the picture of Lord Shiva in the Calendar  at my home (posted above) that I also uploaded in a previous video of the Superman cake , now I feel my Divine father requesting the Karmic masculine/Macho :D for no issues/bruises/ not to hurt me,just turn back :D

Because of the intriguing and phenomenal karmic connections and the dragging pain-inducing saga related to it ,my Divine parents being the Ardhanareeshwara ,the significance of 51 Shathipeeths ,especially the Kamakhya temple in Assam and the twin-flame spiritual connection of Lord Krishna and Maa Radha representing the Divine Masculine and the Divine Feminine combined in one was quite helpful to ease my bumpy spiritual awakening journey full of surprises and to cover up my dignity and purity …

My circumstances might have forced me to over react at times leading to misunderstandings/hurting others unknowingly !

My adversaries simply wanted everyone to hate me/dislike me in anyway or form/to be forgotten/ignored/irrelevant/non-existing .I saw them humiliating even my date of birth however they can and providing special treatment for some people making their name/letter and DOB famous even if it was pun intended  .What was painful was that ,on my date of birth /6^th something bad happened around the world conducted by my enemies as if to prove everyone that I was such a bad omen to be destroyed by hook or crook.#TheirDarknessIritatesMe #SeeingIsBelieving#VeryHurt

On the other hand,I again saw my Divine parents/families from heaven celebrating my date of birth by making sure most of the famous Hindu festivals especially falling exactly on either 6^th or a combination of number = Six .There were people who didn’t even spare my doter but thankfully,as I have already mentioned in my previous posts ,when my doter was 1 month old and not feeling well , the number “7” literally appeared on the wall and we couldn’t trace the origin of the source and I do have the picture ,though lost the video I shared once in the Facebook .

Movie:Veer Zara

It was my Karmic connection which made me wonder if it has got any relation to the movie,”Veer Zaara” as the story is still going on in some or the other way ..and I realized the importance of the number “786”,the holy number for Hindus and Muslim but later realized the brave in the movie suits me and the character of Zaara was also in me .However,since then that holy number 786  (since I am born on August 6^th and the huge number 7 appeared on the wall after my doter’s birth ) also took care of my dignity,integrity and purity .

But then I did come across a Veer/Brave,another family connections that took care of my Veer part temporarily :D .We both were also linked unnecessarily (just like the Karmic Masculine) which was infact a cover up of the hit-meet-greet trend going on worldwide..#Ro-man-ce #FeedBack

Since then many festivals fell on 6^th ,most memorable one is last year’s Janmashtami,birthday of Lord Krishna celebrated on August 15^th (India’s Independence day ) - August 16^th and similarly,this year the MahaShivaratri fell on February 15^th and it was also Ramadan on February 18^th .Well,it is speculated that Lord Shiva as Makeshwar Mahadev resides in the holy place of Muslims,Mecca Medina in Saudi Arabia.For me,Divine is everyehere ! So,long story short,this year I celebrated Valentine’s day exclusively dedicating it to my Divine Father of the Universe,Lord Mahadev/Shiva.

I felt like my Divine father was trying to heal me and cheer me .So,as a token of gratitude,I wanted to cook something wonderful as a special offering for Lord Shiva on the auspicious occasion of MahaShivaratri.

After scratching every nerve in my brain ,browsing and researching recipes online I came across a mithai/a sweet recipe that had my Divine father’s name included – JanGiri/JanGir ...Giri/Gir means mountain and since Lord shiva resides in the Himalayan mountain and like many devotees ,he is also my jaan,my Darling Divine Father.Coincidently Jangiri is also called Omriti and Jahangir (Makeshwar Mahadev ki Jai ho !)

Moreover,I do have enemies who want to see me fall and Girija on a funny note means in Hindi,Gir-I (means fall I) and ja means Go and on a serious note,Girija is also name of the Divine Mother,AdiShakthi/Maa Parvati,the Divine consort of LordShiva.

Hence,I thought no other recipe would justify such a perfect combination and dedication to lord Shiva and Maa Parvati on the auspicious eve of MahaShivaratri 2026.I am also a Halwa/Puri/Mithai/Kheer girl just like my my Divine mother.I also made Panchamritam for my Baba (Divine Father,Lord Shiva).

Needless to say,I was looking forward to make this MahaShivaratri as special as my Divine Father wanted to make it exclusively for me .I was so excited to prepare Jangir sweet at home though I knew it was going to be an herculean task.The name Jangiri of this sweet was definitely new to me but the shape and look of this sweet was a shock to me as it resembled another mouth-watering sweet called Jalebi.They do look like identical edible twins.However,they are as different as their respective names .

JALEBI - Credit:Google images

I used to always think even Jalebi would be very difficult to make at home perfectly .I did try couple of times but I was not satisfied with the outcome .So,when I saw Jangiri/Jangir my eyes were rolling just like its complicated yet beautiful flower shape :D ...like ghoomthey reh jaoogey type lol

My childhood memories reminds me of the bustling street shops of the place I was raised in North India ,where whenever I went for shopping I remember watching some skilfull confectioners/mithaiwallaas/Halwai on the roadside, holding and squeezing a potli with a hole/pouch of cloth filled with some batter over brimming hot oil in a wide vessel on coal fire/Earthern stove /Chulha in Hindi and rotating continuously in such a way that it would become an edible sweet in a concentric circle form like a spiral shape ,later dipped in sugar syrup ,that would be soft from inside and crispy,sugary , crunchy and dripping from outside.That looked like an art not so easy to master and better to be admired edibly .

Credit - Jalebi/Imarti making at shops

I have never seen Jangir/Jangri in my life except in pictures not even in shops or I might have seen but ignored them thinking it might be Jalebi shaped in a new style.

So,when it came to MahaShivratri celebration ,I had to make Jangir by all means.I thought I will try atleast or as always I will be on a Jangir diet due to my food experimentation/perfection attempts until I get it right. And if it doesn’t come out to be an eye sore,I will blog it and store it for my records as always. But to my surprise,I was able to successfully make Jangir in my first attempt itself .It was so fun yet time taking,hurting elbows and heels …...but worth the effort ! I felt like a child with a toy making an edible art ...mazaa aagaya (how fun !)

I must say the name Jangir did intrigue me .As I was researching more about it ,I came to know some mind-boggling facts about Jangir.

First thing first Jalebi and Jangir are not same.Mainly,Jalebi batter is made with all-purpose flour/Chick Pea flour and Jangir batter is made with Black lentils .I never thought you can make a sweet with black lentils and that too that looks and tastes if not better than Jalebis.

In Lord I trust - Gratitude regardless !

What is Jangir/Jangiri

Jangir/Jangri is a melt-in-the-mouth dessert/Sweet ,a look-alike of Jalebi (The national Sweet of India) in a fancy way .Jangir is made using a smooth black lentil batter mixed with rice flour etc and piped into hot oil in a flower shape,that needs to be mastered and later soaked in sugar syrup.Jalebi or Jangir are mostly popular as street foods loved by people from all walks of life.At home,people prepare such sweets to make every celebration extra special .If you have a sweet tooth,then Jalebi/Jangiri is your best option ...I forget my weight gain battle all of a sudden ...You just can’t stop at one especially me ...Yes,you are right the secret of my voluptous body ! (Evil eyes are welcome as long as they can make me slim !)

Guess what I found another look-a-like or kinda taste-alike even here in US when I went for the state fair,here it is popularly called the funnel cake made with similar ingredients like Jalebi but with egg in it.

The Funnel Cake

My research study about Jangiri sweet found some amazing facts about Jangiri .

DID YOU KNOW ?

1. Jangir/Jangiri/Jangri is also known as Imarti/Emarti/Omriti/Amriti/Jahangir .Jalebi’s old name was Zulbiya,in Arab known as Zalabiya and in Persia known as zoolabiya.Other names are Jerry/jilipy/jilapi/Zalabia.

2.Jangir was originated in Northern India during the Mughal era but guess what the name Jangir was named by the people of Kerala and popular in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh with different names as well in South India like Andhra Pardesh,Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.Jalebi originated in Persia and are popular all over the world especially in India,Bangladesh and Pakistan mostly.It is also speculated that Jalebi originated in ancient India and was known as Kundalika or Jalvallika and due to Mughal influence later it became Zalebi to Jalebi.Both are considered to be the most sought after dessert/sweet of Raj Bhog/royal food menu. Aye Aye Bhog Raj :D lol

3.Jalebi batter may or may not need fermentation but Jangiri doesnot need any fermentation but then the black lentils have to be soaked in water for 4 hours or more until they are soft enough to be ground into a smooth batter .

4.Jalebi is crunchy and syrupy while Jangiri is more flexible,can be little soft inside and crunchy from outside.

5.In Afghanistan Jalebis are served with fish in winter ...what a combo ! Holly Molly !

OMG..that made my GK logically interesting and yummy as well!

Now let me share the Jangiri recipe I made at home and was an instant success .

(NOTE/DISCLAIMER:Call it fancy dress/mono acting but in no way I am trying to blame anyone/shame anyone/remind any bad experiences ,Kimono etc are just my way of alerting/spreading awareness to people to be careful .Heard and saw so many painful incidents that this is just my way of averting any future gut-wrenching circumstances/incidents if possible . Fans' are crazy about celebrities and what are celebrities without those fans'! ..Love is expressed in many ways 😎 ...still be careful !) 

Jangir/Jangiri recipe

Ingredients

Black Lentil/Urad Dal – 1 cup

Water to soak

Rice Flour – 1 Tbsp

Corn Flour – 1 Tbsp

Salt a pinch (optional)

Baking Powder ¼ Tsp (Optional)

Piping bag/any small plastic cover/ziplock cover to use for piping

Sugar Syrup

Sugar – 2-4 cups

Water – 2-4 cups

Cardamom powder a bit

Orange color/Red color (optional)

Wide pan

Oil for deep frying

Blender/Grinder/Food Processor

How to make Jangri at home :

• First soak Black Lentils in water covering it for 4-6 hrs until they are soft enough to grind.

• Then wash and clean the Black lentil under water until water is clear and drain and keep the lentils aside.

• Transfer the clean lentils into the blender/Food Processor/Grinder,it will have little water even after draining .Just grind the lentil until it becomes a smooth batter.DONOT ADD TOO MUCH WATER,little by little like 1 tbsp each time until you get a smooth batter that is neither too runny/thin or thick yet it should be something in between ,easy to pipe down later.

• Add rice flour ,corn flour ,a pinch of salt,a pinch of orange/red color and baking powder and grind well until it is a lumpfree smooth batter.

• Transfer the batter into another bowl and keep aside for 5-10 minutes to make the batter ferment a little for fluffy Jangir.

• Heat oil in a wide pan for deep frying.

• Meanwhile start preparing the sugar syrup,add sugar and water with ground cardamom powder in a wide pan and let it come to a full boil.I don’t add color for my syrup,the color of fried Jangirs are enough .

• Reduce the flame,stir once and let it get thickened a bit ,keep an eye,should become almost one string consistency/sticky between fingers.If the syrup is not sticky the jangir will become soggy and not the desired texture of jangir coated with sugar syrup ,what takes the jangir to the next level of delicacy.Time taking,needs attention and patience ,make sure syrup doesn’t become too thick/caramelized as well.

• Insert a piping bag into a tall glass .

• Side by side,once again mix the jangir batter well and transfer it into the piping bag above without overfilling and twist the top and tie it with a rubber band tight.Or transfer the batter little by little into a small plastic cover and snip the bottom tip and squeeze to check if the batter is coming out properly or not.If it does,then get ready to fry.

• Better to try a few on a plate to master the shape ,pipe two-three circles and make small swirls in circular motions all around the circle which would look like a flower.

• First thing first,put a little batter into the oil if it springs up to the top,  the oil is ready for deep frying.Donot skip this method ,if the oil is not hot enough the jangirs won’t fluff up properly .

• If the oil is ready for deep frying,reduce the flame ,on low-medium flame,pipe the jangir batter ,2-3 circles followed by swirls in circular motion all around the circles which would look like a flower.

• Continue without over-crowding.A wide pan is a must or it will be time taking to make them all.

• Once the bottom of Jangir turns crispy ,it will also change into a bright hue/color ,then turn and fry the other side until crispy.Donot fry for too long.

• By this time the sugar syrup should turn of the sticky consistency .Turn off the flame.

• Transfer the fried Jangir onto the "WARM" sugar syrup and dunk it/coat it well so that it does soak up the syrup inside out.Keep them for a minute or two for the same.If syrup is cold,Jangirs will take longer to soak up..

• Continue the process until all Jangirs are fried well and coated well with sugar syrup.

• Keep all readymade/homemade Jangirs on to another plate/wide bowl.

• Serve Jangirs warm or cold as you wish.

• Store the rest in a container with a lid.

• Tadaaa,Jangiri are ready to munch .

• Enjoy this edible delicacy and feel royale !

Ironically,I enjoyed Jangir with a huge bottle of water …Guess what I had a severe headache that got vanished...Magical and mystical indeed !

One who believes in Divine/God,everyday is a MahaShivaratri/Janmashtami/Durga Puja etc...And one who has love in heart,every day is a Valentine's day regardless...

Even though it's been a while since Feb 15th,I am still celebrating it...You see I believe one can celebrate a Valentine's day with Divine as well...There are so many things to be grateful for ...So,that/this was my special Valentine's day celebration this year ....

💛By the way,Happy Belated Valentine's day !💛 Love yourself first,then everything will look/be lovely indeed...

What is your no.1 thing towards Self Love/Self Healing ?

“May every Maha Shivaratri , Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati remove darkness from your life and fill it with light,love,clarity, peace, tolerance and inner strength.”

Om Namah Shivay ! Jai Mata ki !

Last but not the least, coincidently,Google says ,Jangir is Iran’s festive dish and war regardless is painful.So,this is also my way of spreading sweetness to the war...Praying for peace and harmony in and around the world !

 Once again,glory to my Divine and thanks to my enemies because of there spells I saw Archangel Michael in my dreams wearing a grey shirt ,fair ,Light borwn hair and in western style/American/European looking at me with deep concern and picking something as if he was removing some harmful spells from my body ...Because I truly Believe in Divine ! 

Everything mentioned about Divine here are just my way of expressing my profound devotion towards the Divine from all religions and spreading their glory whether anyone likes it or not...

Rest in next,

Take care wherever you are,wherever you go (especially adventurous place/activity) ,however you go,whatever you do and if you feel yourself or your loved one's acting strange ,be extra careful and take help and even if you are an atheist,kindly PRAY..any Psalms/Mantra/Prayer for protection against all evil in and out ...Rest whatever happens,happens as Divine's will ! ~ Concerned me (whether anyone likes the advice/request or not) ! Not instilling fear,just be extra-vigilant #FAITHOVERFEAR 

Love and Light,