Holi is revered as the ‘Festival of Colours’ and it is truly one of the most joyous festivals out there. Celebrating the vibrant festival with loved ones truly hits different. However, when you are in another city, it can certainly make you feel homesick. So, if you are someone who is in the UAE for Holi, you might want to make these popular and easy Indian sweets to forget about your homesickness.
Indian Sweet Treats To Make
1. Halwa
Halwa is one of the most popular Indian desserts that can easily be made at home. The best part is that there are different varieties of the same. Whether you like carrots, semolina or even flour, you can make a halwa out of it. And no matter what recipe you follow, the end result is going to be a delicious and velvety treat for you to relish.
2. Malpua
Malpua is a quintessential Holi treat that you just cannot miss. The drool-worthy dessert is dripping with sugar syrup, and it hits all the right flavour notes. Not to mention, the crispy texture with soft interiors makes it an addictive treat that makes you want to keep gorging on this delightful dessert.
3. Rasgulla
Rasgulla is another quite famous Indian dessert that hardly needs any attention. While the treat looks difficult to make, it’s actually quite easy. All you need is to boil the milk to the right temperature before curdling it using acidic ingredients. Once it is put in the syrup that’s enhanced with flavour, the soft balls of this delightful treat is enough to take you back to your childhood.
4. Kheer
The next absolutely famous sweet treat on this list is something you must have had multiple times. A quintessential dessert made in every Indian household, it is truly worth making at home this Holi. The best part about this treat is that you can find all the important ingredients you need at the grocery store in the UAE. Using just a handful of important ingredients, such as milk, rice, cardamom, sugar, and other flavourings that you can easily find in the emirate, it’s quite worth savouring.
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5. Barfi
Barfi is another Indian dessert that you can make at home. While it does require a little time and effort, making this at home is truly fulfilling. The milk-based barfi is the perfect choice for you as it’s easy to make, and the ingredients used are also available easily at the nearby grocery store. However, do ensure that you’re using full cream milk for this treat, as it’s going to give you a smoother result, although it might take more time to evaporate.
6. Seviya
Another famous treat that can easily be made at home is also popularly called vermecilli pudding. These desserts are creamy, mild and absolutely comforting. However, you have to have it chilled as the flavours truly get enhanced. A pro tip for making this pudding that you might want to keep in mind is roasting the vermecilli before you cook them in milk.
7. Shakarpara
If you happen to be someone who is fond of semi-sweet treats, then you will want to try shakarparas. These can easily be made at home and are often shaped like diamonds. The crispy treat is the perfect for the festival that you need to try!
So, which one of these sweet treats will you be trying your hand at this festive season?
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