Mouthwatering Sweets From Rajasthan

Amidst the golden sands and vibrant culture of Rajasthan, you will find a treasure trove of sweet delights. Rajasthan's rich culinary heritage is renowned for its tasteful array of desserts, each a testament to the region's cultural diversity. From the opulent palaces of Jaipur to the bustling streets of Jodhpur, every corner of this state offers a unique culinary experience that celebrates the artistry and tradition of Rajasthani sweets. From the crispy yet creamy Ghewar to Churma Ladoo, a dry fruit-filled treat, each sweet delicacy allows a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Rajasthan's culinary heritage. 

Ghewar

Ghewar is one of the popular Rajasthani desserts that is often associated with festivals like Teej and Raksha Bandhan. This simple dessert coated with malai requires a blend of a few ingredients including flour, ghee and sugar syrup. Traditionally, the batter is prepared using refined flour like maida and deep-fried in ghee until golden brown. The honeycomb texture is obtained by rubbing ice on the ghee when preparing the batter. To top it off, it is garnished with chopped nuts like pistachio or almonds giving it a delightful crunch and enhancing the visual appeal. Ghewar comes in two main varieties, one with malai that gives it a creamy texture and one plain, both of them equally popular in Rajasthan. Many places serve rabri with Ghewar and edible silver paper to enhance its flavour.

Malpua

Be it Holi, Diwali or Eid, Malpua is a dessert that takes centre stage during festive occasions. Traditionally made from flour, milk and sugar, Malpua is deep-fried in ghee and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, resulting in a soft and spongy texture. Fennel seeds and cardamom powder give it a sweet aroma and enhance its taste. Malpua is also known as Indian-styled pancakes because of its preparation, but in this case it has crispier edges and a much more juicy centre, because of the sugar syrup. There are many varieties of Malpua, some of which are fluffy and some of which are served with cold rabri.

Mawa Kachori

In North India, Mawa Kachori is a famous dish that originated in Jodhpur and is popular for its mildly crunchy texture. Mawa Kachori is a favourite during a lot of festivals like Holi, Diwali and weddings as well. These sweet and savoury kachoris are made like regular kachori but filled with mawa (coagulated milk solids) and chopped nuts like almonds, pistachios, and raisins. When Mawa Kachori is dipped in sugar syrup, it creates a balance between sweet and savoury flavours. The best part about Mawa Kachori is that it can be eaten both hot and cold.

Balushahi

A crispy pastry topped with caramelised sugar, Balushahi is synonymous with Rajasthani celebrations. To make this dessert, flour, ghee, yoghurt, and sugar are mixed and then deep-fried until golden. Also referred to as Indian doughnuts, Balushahi is dipped in chashni (sugar syrup) and soaked up to give you a melt-in-mouth texture. As a final touch, it is garnished with chopped nuts like cashews or pistachios. In many parts of Rajasthan, this pistachio and almond-based dessert, infused with kesar and cardamom, is the ideal accompaniment with a hot cup of tea.

Churma Ladoo

The Churma Ladoo is a popular Rajasthani street food and one of the most popular desserts you should try. This is a sweet treat crafted by coarsely grinding deep-fried wheat flour balls mixed with ghee, jaggery and aromatic spices like cardamom and nutmeg. The mixture is then shaped into small round balls resulting in a wholesome crunch. Churma ladoos are often eaten during festive occasions like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and also at weddings. A Rajasthani Thali is not complete without Churma Ladoos, which are one of the most important accompaniments.

Kalakand

Kalakand is a simple yet classic Indian sweet, often compared to Italian cheesecake because of its creamy texture. This Rajasthani milk cake is made with paneer (cottage cheese), whole milk, ghee, and sugar. This fudgy sweet is naturally gluten-free hence ideal for people who can't relish milk-based desserts. Kalakand is a sweet delicacy with a distinctive pistachio flavour infused with cardamom and garnished with chopped nuts. Fruit-based Kalakand is also available in some places where thick fruit purees, such as mango or strawberry, are added. A great thing about Kalakand is that it's a refrigerated dessert, making it an ideal dessert for hot summer days.

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