We are sure to run short on space if we talk about all the popular dishes of Gujarat – the ‘Jewel of Western India’, the land of lively colours, effervescent people, and affluent folklore.
So for now let’s only stick to the darling of all – Gujarati sweets. A life without sweets is not much worth living,says Pawan Mishra an award-winning author and leader in the technology and finance industries. The land of the beautiful Rogan paintings, fine Patola sarees, fascinating hand-block printing, intriguing zari & patchwork, and of course the most lip-smacking sweets – it is a one-stop destination for sweet lovers all around the world.
Kansar
Kansar is a well-known Gujarati sweet recipe. Gujarati people consider Kansar as the best treat for special occasions like weddings. In Gujarati culture, it is a tradition to cook Kansar and give it to the newlywed couple to taste which brings happiness to their new life. Kansar is made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. You can also garnish it with chopped almonds to make it look rich. Here is the traditional Gujarati recipe to make Kansar in just 25 minutes.
Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a sweet dish made using hung curd and powdered sugar and is usually served with puri. It is basically an assortment of silky smooth curd, a hint of flavouring and crunch of dry fruits. Shrikhand Puri is a delight to eat and a breeze to make.
Ingredients
- 15-20 strands Saffron
- 2 tbsp Milk Warm
- 3 cups Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- Dry fruit slivers for garnishing
Instructions
- Soak saffron in milk for 3-4 hours.
- Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the thick yogurt from the cloth in a bowl.
- This thick yogurt is called chakka.
- Add powdered sugar, cardamom powder and saffron milk in the chakka and mix well.
- Transfer the srikhand in the serving bowls.
- Garnish with slivered dry fruits.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
- Serve with puri or as such.
Kaju Katli
This dessert has a fanbase of its own, once you start eating this popular sweet dish you won’t be able to stop! Yes, that is exactly how delicious Kaju Katlis are! If you haven’t tried this dessert recipe already then you should at the earliest. Kaju Katli is an Indian dessert or mithai and is made using kaju or cashews to give them that rich taste. This is a kind of dessert recipe that signifies special occasions and are usually served during Diwali or Holi. The kaju katli available in the market is full of harmful additives at times, it’s better to make it at home to ensure the health of your loved ones. Making these Kaju Katlis and gifting them to someone important would be a good way to make them feel special. This dessert recipe is so delicious that you don’t even need a special occasion to make it. You can pack some of these if you are planning to go out for a picnic. These Kaju Katlis are quite easy-to-make once you follow all the instructions properly. This dessert comes out as flavourful as any that you would shell out a lot of money for at the market. You can even make these in bulk at a time and store them to be had later. This dessert recipe is a dream come true for someone who has a sweet tooth. So, make your loved ones happy and serve them this delicacy. Just follow the instructions given and your Kaju Katli will be ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 cup powdered cashews
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoon ghee
- 4 inches silver vark
Doodhpaak
Doodhpak is a dessert dish, a kind of rice pudding made from milk, rice, and nuts, accompanied by pooris.
The milk is slow-boiled to thickened and sweetened and the dish is garnished with chopped nuts and charoli.
The Cardamom added towards the end to complete the royal feel of this dish. You can also add saffron. But this time I didn’t feel like to add. Doodhpak originates from Gujarat.
Ingredients
- Whole milk – 1 Ltr or 4 cups
- Raw rice – 1 tbsp
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Sugar – 1/2 cup Adjust according to your taste
- Cardamom Powder – 1/2 tsp
- Chopped Almond and cashew – 1 tbsp + 1 tsp for garnishing
- Charoli – 1/2 tsp
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