Rajasthani Mithai, Rajasthani Sweets

Rajasthan, the land of kings and queens, is also renowned for its delectable sweets. Rajasthani mithai, or sweets, are characterized by their rich flavors, intricate designs, and generous use of ghee. 

Rajasthanis don’t hold back on the use of full-fat milk and ghee in their mithai. No wonder the Manpasand Mithai of Rajasthan tastes so heavenly!

All the festivals and special occasions  in the whole of Rajasthan are incomplete without Ghevar, the king of sweets. A honeycomb shaped delicacy made using plain flour and ghee is relished with rabri.

malai ghevar recipe | rabdi ghevar | ghevar with rabri

Rajasthani Mithai for festivals

chenna malpua recipe | Rajasthani chenna malpua | chhanar malpua | Rajasthani chenna malpua is a delicious and sweet Indian dessert made from cottage cheese (chhena), sugar, and spices. It is a popular dish that is often served during festivals and special occasions.

chenna malpua recipe | Rajasthani chenna malpua | chhanar malpua

pista barfi recipe | Indian style pistachio fudge | pista barfi using milk powder | 4 ingredients pistachio barfi |  4 ingredients pistachio barfi is a delicious Indian sweet made primarily from pistachios, milk, sugar, and ghee.

pista barfi recipe | pista barfi with milk powder | Pistachio Barfi

moong dal halwa recipe | Rajasthani traditional moong dal halwa | authentic moong dal halwa |  moong dal halwa is a classic recipe that is relished throughout Rajasthan during the winter months, as it is supposed to keep the body warm and protect it from the bitter winter cold. Rajasthani traditional moong dal halwa is considered to be auspicious, and is often prepared during Holi , Diwali and weddings too.

moong dal halwa recipe | Rajasthani traditional moong dal halwa | authentic moong dal halwa

Rajasthani Mithai from Udaipur

Doodhiya Kheech is a popular dish from Udaipur. This rich, sweet dish provides with plenty of energy. Made using milk and wheat , it will keep you hooked to it till the last bite.

Doodhiya Kheech

Rajasthani Winter Sweets

badam ka halwa recipe | badam halwa | almond halwa | Indian almond halwa | 

Winters are harsh in Rajasthan. To keep the body warm, Rajasthanis savour upon different sweets like Gaund ke ladoo , Moong dal halwa , Badam ka halwa which are rich and can be easily stored. 

Grandmas unfailingly advice their grandchildren to have a spoonful of this wholesome badam ka halwaevery morning, all through the winter as it keeps the body warm. This is one delicious morning ritual nobody would want to skip! 

badam ka halwa recipe | badam halwa | almond halwa | Indian almond halwa

Atte ka Malpua is another traditional favourite in Rajasthani households to keep away from the chill weather. Rajasthani malpua is just what you need to warm your heart on a cold, winter’s day. It is not surprising then that this is a traditional favourite in Rajasthani households, especially during the unrelenting winter days. You will also find it astonishing that with the use of minimal ingredients, which are easily available in our house, can be crafted into such an irresistible dessert.

atte ka malpua recipe | easy wheat flour malpua | Rajasthani malpua | Indian sweet recipe

gond ke ladoo recipe | dinkache ladoo | Rajashthani gaund ke laddu | Gaund is a heat-giving food that is combined with jaggery and heartily devoured in Rajasthan during the winter months in the form of Rajashthani gaund ke laddu.

Rajasthani Sweets from Jodhpur

Jodhpur is famous for its Mawa Kachori. Rich dry fruit and mawa (khoya) stuffed crisp deep- fried kachoris are coated in sugar syrup.

Mawa Kachori

Delicately flavoured with spices, sweet treats like Dilkushar are sure to make you feel like a king!

Dal-baati is a typical Rajasthani treat and incomplete without the quintessential "Churma". It is made using coarsely ground wheat flour, besan or maize flour. The most common of all is the wheat flour churma that can be is shaped into Churma ladoo and can be stored too. The texture of ladoo is enhanced by adding sesame seeds and dryfruits. 

Churma Ladoo

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Happy Cooking!