FOOD plays an integral part in any festive occasion and the universal festival of lights better known as Diwali is definitely no exception.
While the manner in which this auspicious festival is celebrated in our beautiful Fiji is unique in its own way when compared with the rest of the world, it is the sharing of food, sweets and snacks which has provided a common platform for families, friends and neighbours to unite and celebrate the occasion.
Undoubtedly Diwali has become the most anticipated and one of the largest annual festivals in Fiji and probably the entire globe.
To add more flavour to your entire Diwali experience, Motibhai Group has always stood to the fore by distributing Allowrie hundred per cent pure New Zealand ghee which can be trusted for guaranteed quality and a better option for all your Diwali cooking needs.
Allowrie ghee which has won the confidence of thousands of Fijians for preparing delicious meals, sweets and snacks comes in 500ml, 750ml, 2 litre and 4 litre packs to suit individual needs and budgets. Through superb quality and competitive pricing, Allowrie has positioned itself as the best pure ghee available in the local market.
“For generations, Fijians have enjoyed mouth-watering food and snacks using the high quality Allowrie 100 per cent pure New Zealand ghee distributed exclusively by Motibhai Group,” marketing manager Abraham Gomes said.
“We take this opportunity to wish everyone a very blessed and happy festive season.”
He said the Allowrie ghee is imported directly from the source in New Zealand and has become very popular in Fiji with a strong distribution network by Motibhai Group – touching your lives with quality products.
Diwali recipes using Allowrie ghee:-
Satwa laddoos
Ingredients
* 2 cups Friend’s Fiji style satwa (seven grains) – 250g
* 1.5 cup powdered sugar -—200g
* 1 cup Allowrie 100 per cent pure NZ ghee – 200g
* Cardamon (elaichi) seven to eight pods
Method
* Heat ghee until melted thoroughly.
* In a wide basin add satwa, cardamom and sugar and mix thoroughly.
* Mix heated ghee as you progress with binding the mixture into round balls.
* Store in an airtight container. Can keep for two months.
Besan ki barfi
Ingredients:
* Besan 1 kg
* Sugar 1 kg
* Water 1/2 liter
* Allowrie 100 per cent pure NZ ghee 1 kg
For garnishing: pistachios and almonds
Preparation:
* Fry besan in ghee on low flame for about 30 mins until it becomes pink and ghee separates.
* Mix sugar and water into a syrup.
* Add this syrup to the besan and mix well.
* Pour this mixture into a greased tray.
* When it cools cut into cubes and garnish with pistachios and almonds.