Ashtami 2026: Chilled Auliya with Fruits & Nuts – Delicious, Cooling, Ready Fast!

• Auliya is a traditional cold dish prepared for Sheetala Ashtami, offered to Goddess Sheetala.
• Made from curd, cooked rice, sugar, cardamom, milk, and a variety of fresh and dried fruits.
• Known for its light, cooling, and nutritious properties, providing a refreshing effect.
• Key steps include cooking rice until tender, then cooling it completely before mixing with whisked curd.
• Garnish with cashews, almonds, raisins, grapes, bananas, pomegranates, apples, and papayas, then chill for best taste.