The ‘Big B’ of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, is a legend and inspiration for newcomers. From being the ‘Angry Young Man’ to giving outstanding performances, he has set multiple benchmarks for actors. But just like any other person, he has a list of favourites. Once he tweeted an old video with his family where his favourite dessert was revealed! Wanna know? Read further!
Amitabh Bachchan’s Favourite Dessert
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— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 11, 2020
Everyone loves dessert and has a favourite one! Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary actor, posted an old video on Twitter to share his favourite dessert. The video features the actor engaged in a conversation with his family. The father and son were discussing the latter’s favourite dessert — lapsi! For those who aren’t aware, Dr Harivansh Rai Bachchan is the late father of Amitabh Bachchan and a renowned poet.
The second time his favourite dish was mentioned was on the set of KBC — a reality show. It was the actor’s 80th birthday and he was seen with his wife and son. Can you guess what the actor was treated with? It was lapsi! Yes, the humble dessert which was dear to him.
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What Is Lapsi?
In the world of cheesecakes and eclairs, we have forgotten the simple Indian desserts that our grandparents relished. Lapsi is one such dish! Made with broken wheat, ghee, dry fruits and milk, this Indian dessert has a lot of variations that you can try. Though it is a part of North Indian cuisine, the dish is often made and served as ‘naivedya’ or ‘prasad’.
It is said to have originated from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. However, there is no specific evidence. The dish is quite versatile as you can switch several ingredients and make your own version. Though this dish is originally made with dalia, you can replace it with ‘sooji’ or ‘rava’, besan or even almond flour! Because of its liquid consistency, lapsi is easy to digest and makes for a wholesome dish. And it is one of the reasons why you will notice lapsi in children’s diets!
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So, have you ever tried this Indian sweet dish? Or did your parents include it in your diet as a child? Comment below!
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