India, Oct. 22 -- Annakoot literally translates to a 'mountain of food', a beautiful ode to the story of Lord Krishna, who as per the Bhagvata Purana, lifted Mount Govardhan to protect villagers from the torrential downpour, owing to which he did not eat or drink for seven days. Once the rains stopped, Yashoda and the villagers then cooked 56 dishes for him - the famed chappan bhog - a moment in mythology which devotees replicate even today. Made of 56 ingredients, this annakoot recipe should be an absolute staple for your holy offerings today. Follow the recipe below.

Ingredients: Eggplants - 2, squash - 1 cup, mixed green beans - 1 cup, radish - 1, carrot - 1, leafy greens (spinach, radish greens, carrot greens, fenugreek etc) - 1 cup,...