This Karwa Chauth, sweeten your tastebuds with lip-smacking, homely sweets prepared with milk, ghee and fruits. Since sweets are consumed both in the beginning and end of the day on Karwa Chauth, here’s a list of the 5 Indian mithais you must have to brighten the occasion. Whether you prepare them at home or buy it from a sweet shop, these sweets will surely complete your day. So read on to add these mithais to your bucket list.
1. Kheer
One of the best sweets to slurp on during Karwa Chauth, has got to be the good ol’ kheer. You can prepare jaggery kheer or the usual sugary goodness filled with dry fruits. And if you wish to have a healthy, vrath friendly kheer, then prepare it with makhana and coconut. To make your kheer more exquisite, check out this video of Punjab Grill’s special Salted Mango Coconut Kheer.
2. Sweet Mathri
The minute you search the web for Karwa Chauth sweets, you’d instantly come across sweet mathri. While you might definitely have crunched on the crispy savoury version, this one shouldn’t be left behind. The sweet mathri is prepared with whole wheat flour and jaggery. You can prepare it and store it for days together. It’s a perfect dessert that will surely sweeten your Karwa Chauth.
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3. Halwa
Can any Indian festival be celebrated without halwa? From sheera, dudhi ka halwa, gajar ka halwa to moong dal halwa, the list goes on and on. Whether it’s a big or small festival, halwa toh banta hai na! So, this Karwa Chauth whip up some gheelicious halwa using different ingredients like wheat flour, moong dal, almond, dry fruits or suji. Interestingly, Ranchi even has a special Mirch Ka Halwa, made of capsicum.
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4. Malpua
Nothing comes close to gorging on piping hot malpuas, straight out of the pan. This fried pancake dunked in sugar syrup has our hearts. It’s super easy to prepare. All you have to do, is make the batter and pour it in hot ghee. People prepare malpua using different ingredients like jaggery, fruit, khoya and even coconut. Pair it with chilled rabdi, and you’d definitely end your Karwa Chauth on a divine note.
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5. Badam Laddoos
Laddoos equal celebrations. Boondi Laddoo, Rava Laddoo and yes, even Badam Ladoo. Infact, Badam Laddoos are healthy since they’re prepared with roasted almonds, that are finely crushed. The alomnd powder, mixed with ghee and sugar, brings out the goodness of the entire concoction. Make tiny balls out of the mixture, and voila! Your Badam Laddoos for Karwa Chauth are ready!
Well folks! These are some of the Indian mithai that you must try out this Karwa Chauth. They are healthy, easy to prepare and taste out of this world.