Edible Christmas Wreath

Edible Christmas Wreath

Edible Christmas Wreath

Edible Christmas Wreath

The Edible Christmas Wreath has to be one of the prettiest recipes I have done. A few weeks ago, I saw a video on how to make an edible wreath and made up my mind to do one this Christmas. I changed the ingredients from tuna and dressing and chips to just green peas with tamarind sauce and cherry tomatoes. This makes a beautiful centre-piece for the dining table and it was very regretfully that we all dug into it.

Christmas wreaths originally served as Christmas tree ornaments.  They were shaped into a wheel to signify a representation of divine perfection.

The word wreath comes from an old English word “writhen” that means “to writhe” or “to twist.” The art of hanging Christmas wreaths originated with the Romans.

The most well-known use of wreaths comes in connection with Christmas and with Christianity.  Their circular shape symbolizes eternal life and the unending love of God. In the 16th century, the use of wreaths during Yule was adopted by Christians and became a custom in the form of Advent wreaths. These wreaths were traditionally made of evergreens, which also symbolize eternal life. The red berries and the thorny leaves of the holly oak represented the crown of thorns worn by Jesus and the drops of blood that they drew.

The Advent wreath has four candles, three purple and one pink. The first Advent Candle or the Prophet’s Candle symbolises the coming of Jesus. The second, the Bethlehem Candle honour’s the place of Jesus’ birth. The third, the Shepherd’s candle is pink representing joy.  The fourth, the Angels’ Candle symbolises peace.  Sometimes, a fifth, white candle is added to the centre of the wreath. This is referred as the Christ Candle, and is lit on Christmas Eve. These candles symbolize the coming of the light of Christ.

Today, a wreath that’s hanging on one’s door at Christmas may symbolize the invitation of Jesus into one’s home, or it may be inviting the spirit of Christmas into the home.

Wreaths are even more fun when you make them out of things that can be eaten. In today’s world wreaths can be made out of anything you choose. This simple recipe will tickle your tastebuds and leave a smile on your face and create magic moments around your Christmas celebration.

The Recipe For Edible Christmas Wreath:

The Ingredients For Edible Christmas Wreath:

500 gms frozen green peas/dried peas

salt and pepper to taste

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1-inch ginger, crushed

1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp jeera/cumin seed powder

1 large onion, sliced

Method For Making Edible Christmas Wreath:

Soak dried peas overnight. Next day, wash and drain. Mix all ingredients together and pressure cook for 30 minutes without adding water. If using fresh peas, add 1/2 cup water and cook for 10 minutes on the stovetop with 1/2 cup water until it evaporates.  Cool and slightly mash. Oil a springform pan and put the peas into the pan leaving space in the middle. You can put a glass, rim down in the middle, and firmly press the mashed peas all around in an even layer. Freeze for 15 minutes. Take out and gently unmould.  The Edible Christmas Wreath is now ready. Serve with mixture and tamarind sauce or any sweet sauce of your choice.

May you have a lovely Christmas in the warmth of your home and in the company of your loved ones.

Make The Tamarind Sauce:

The Ingredients Required:

50 gms tamarind, soaked in 1 cup water for 15 minutes until soft and pulpy.  Strain into a deep bottomed cooking vessel.

Brown sugar or jaggery( unrefined sugar) to taste

1/2 tsp jeera ( Cumin seed powder)

1 inch of ginger, crushed

Black salt to taste

Making The Tamarind Sauce:

Mix tamarind water and other ingredients together.  Bring to the boil on high heat.  Lower heat and simmer 15 minutes or until honey consistency is reached.  Cool and bottle.  Use as and when required.

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