Authentic South Indian Snacks to Celebrate Janmashtami

Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami or Krishna Jayanti is a vibrant festival in India that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Many communities across India celebrate the auspicious occasion by singing devotional songs, families praying together, doing the abhishek ceremony, visiting Krishna temples and preparing special food that is shared and enjoyed together. 

Every Janmashtami, calming incense fills the home– beautifully merging with the delicious aroma of Janmashtami snacks prepared by our mother and dadi with love. Sweet Karam Coffee brings to you delicious homemade Janmashtami snacks online, made with high quality ingredients and authentic heal-your-soul-good flavours. 

As the enthusiasm sets in, our south Indian snacks for Janmashtami are here for you to celebrate the divine spirit of Lord Krishna. 

1. Kai Murukku (South Indian Chakli)

Kai Murukku made by Sweet karam are savoury traditional snacks for Janmashtami, prepared with Rice Flour, Urad Dal Flour, butter, and cumin seeds. The dough is kneaded and the swirls are prepared by hand instead of using a mould. These delicious snacks are fried in heart-healthy groundnut and rice bran oil to give a crunchy texture. These janmashtami special treats are a delight to eat with a cup of evening tea.
With its swirls that appeal to our eyes, and taste that appeals to our soul, Kai Murukku is one of the most popularly eaten homemade snacks on special occasions.
Try Sweet Karam Coffee’s Kai Murukku, a buttery and preservative-free snack for this Janmashtami. 

2. Vella Seedai & Classic Seedai

For many, Vella Seedai Classic Seedai are the must have snacks for Krishna Jayanti. While many love to eat them, they can be difficult to make. Janmashtami is around the corner, so why not try some of our homemade, yummy and crispy Vella and Classic Seedai!?

Vella Seedai, or Sweet Seedai is a heavenly blend of Rice flour and rich jaggery, aromatic cardamom, refreshing coconut and white sesame seeds. Every bite of these soulful balls are enough to bring a smile on your face. If you’re looking for a less sweeter version of the Vella Seedai, then you can also try our Classic Seedai, they are a staple in south Indian snacks for Janmashtami with their crumbly texture- hard from the outside, soft in the inside. 

3. Athirasam

Prepared especially on the occasion of Gokulashtami, the sweet Janmashtami special snacks Athirasam, also known as Adirasam are a melt in the mouth pillowy soft and crispy sweet pastry prepared with jaggery and rice flour. ‘Athirasam’ in itself means ‘boundless sweetness’ making it the perfect sweet snacking option to bring boundless happiness. For anyone looking for sweet traditional snacks for Janmashtami that are prepared without white sugar, Sweet Karam Coffee’s Athirasam is made with rich and high-quality jaggery (including flavours of cardamom, and dry ginger). 

We take great pride in preparing and offering Janmashtami snacks online that are made with care. These Athirasam are ready-to-eat, free of maida, preservatives and 100% gluten free. 

4. Spl Madras Mixture 

Sometimes it just feels great to have a bowl of Chivda mix, and none is more perfect for Janmashtami than our Spl Madras Mixture. This is a lovely combination of some roasted nuts, puffed rice, fried lentils, mixed spices and curry leaves. Every spoonful of Spl Madras Mixture is a delightful experience. Many elements of this snack gives it a layered flavour palette - sometimes a bit sweet and sometimes a little spicy!
The aroma of the Madra Mixture, just as you open the packet makes its way from your heart to your stomach. You can eat the mix as is, or even add a few fresh elements like finely chopped tomatoes and onion for evening snacking. This is one of the Krishna Janmashtami Snacks that children thoroughly enjoy eating.

6. Ribbon Pakoda 

This one may not need much introduction as it is a favourite Travel/Janmashtami Food in South Indian travel south Indian snack. The main reason why many like this is to do with its unique - thin ribbon-like shape. The Ribbon Pakodas give a delicate and satisfying crunch with every bite. Consisting of the spices, ingredients and condiments (like red chilli and rice flour, gram flour) we all like, this snack has a lovely flavour balance– making it popular during festivals like Diwali and Krishna Jayanti.

The Ribbon Pakodas are a perfect addition to the party platters for festivals. If you’re calling guests over to your home, make a Janmashtami snacks platter, including the Ribbon Pakodas. Their tasty flavours and unique appearance will keep your guests happy.  

7. Butter Murukku

If you want to have a snack that is so soothing that it makes you feel peaceful from its rich creamy taste, then you will really like our Butter Murukku. Also called Benne Murukku, these roughly 3 inch lined murukkus are light and crunchy and really fun to eat alongside meals. Butter Murukku are very easy to pick up and eat as small bites during Janmashtami. After all, what is a better way to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth than eating a snack with his favourite flavour of makhan!  

The festival of Janmashtami holds deep importance in the Hindu Culture, honouring the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna. The endearing stories of Lord Krishna being young and mischievous, always trying to steal fresh butter (Makhan) resonate with the child-like innocence in us. Celebrated on the 8th day of Krishna Paksha, this festival symbolises divinity, love and righteousness. Sweet Karam Coffee embodies the authentic south Indian flavours and traditions in every culinary delight it makes. 

We invite you on this auspicious day to dive into the bliss of wholesome flavours of Sweet Karam Coffee’s Janmashtami snacks online. You can also pre order our Janmashtami Special Snacks through the website.

Happy Janmashtami!