Atte ka diya/lamp is a fun, economical, biodegradable and creative way to do puja. I have always seen mom make it for Karwachauth and for Ashtami puja. The idea to decorate with Sindoor and toothpick is totally hers. She was here last karwachauth and helped me make my Diya, though the way she makes, she does not bake it. I prefer to bake it as it stays firm and is easier to decorate.
It’s also a great craft project to do with kids for Diwali. Let them mix the dough and have fun! We do let them play with Playdoh, so why not Atta! You could help them put the dough inside the steel bowl and let them spread it inside the mold. Once a Montessori teacher, always a Montessori teacher! I am always thinking of creative ways to involve children and what a fun way to teach finger dexterity and eye hand coordination.
You can get really creative with the decorating. I just used things that were available at home, Bindis and Sindoor. You can use paint,turmeric, chandan/sandalwood, rhinestones, glitter etc. If using paint, let the paint dry completely, then use glue to stick glitter and stones.
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How to make Karwa Chauth ki Meethi Mathi,Thali, Atte ka Diya and Karwa Chauth katha
Moving on to the recipe, here is the written recipe followed by the step by step pictorial one-
How to make Atte ka Diya for Mata ki Chowki/Diwali Pujan/Karwa Chauth/Teej
Ingredients
- 1 cup Atta/wholewheat
- 1/2 cup water approximately
Instructions
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Knead Atta with water, just like you would for Rotis, not too hard or soft.
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Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
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Use your hands to give shape. If you need to, use a bowl to help.
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Grease the steel bowl on the inside, put atta and spread it allover evenly.
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Put parchment paper on baking tray or just grease a baking tray.
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Bake at 175F ( or the lowest setting on your oven for 45 minutes.
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If you are using a steel bowl or any mold, take out now.
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Bake an additional 15 minutes.
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let it cool.
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Decorate with Sindoor, bindis,paint, glitter etc.
Notes
I made three large Diyas out of 1 cup Atta/wholewheat.
Be careful, not to make the atta too soft, add a little water at a time.
Here is the pictorial presentation-
Knead dough, adding little water at a time
cover and let it rest for 20 minutes
Divide dough into one third and shape with hands
Make it deep as that’s where we will put Ghee
Alternatively, use a steel bowl or any mold for giving shape
Grease inside of bowl and press the dough evenly all over
Place all Diya’s on Parchment baker, on a baking tray or just grease a baking tray
let the Diya’s cool. Decorate with Sindoor, glitter, stones, bindis
Decorated Diyas
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Shefali
Beautiful!
Aanchal Gupta
Thanks Shefali. Jai Mata di
Lavina
Great Idea for Diwali this year!
Aanchal Gupta
Thanks Lavina, before that I will be making for Karwachauth and yes definitely for Diwali!
Jyoti
Nice idea for diya making
Aanchal Gupta
Thanks Jyoti
Neha Jaiswa l
Nice idea for Diya making.
Aanchal Gupta
Thanks a lot Neha.