5 Famous Rajasthani Sweets

GHEVAR

Ghevar is the most popular dish in Rajasthan. It is made using ghee, flour, and sugar syrup. The batter is made from Ghee, Flour, Milk, and Water and then it is poured into Ghee again, and fried in oil. It is served with toppings like dry fruits, saffron, spices, nuts, and sometimes Rawdi. There are two types of Ghevar, Mawa, and Malai. Ghevar is the most renowned dish of Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is also famous in the nearby states of Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. It usually takes approx 1hr 10 min to prepare Ghevar.

BALUSHAHI

Balushahi is a popular dish in Rajasthan and other Indian States. It is like a donut-shaped sweet dish made from Maida Flour and fried in butter and then dipped in sugar syrup. In some areas, Balushahi is also known as Badusha. It usually takes an hour to prepare Balushahi. The leftover Balushahi can be stored in a cool and dry place for days.

MAWA KACHORI

Mawa-Kachori is a famous sweet dish from Jodhpur. Mawa Kachoris takes 45 min to prepare. Ingredients used to prepare Mawa-Kachori are flour, sugar, water, saffron and khoya and ghee. It is a scrumptious delicacy having a crisp, crunchy taste sweetened with Khoya, dry fruit, and dipped in sugar syrup. They are almost like gujiyas and taste delicious.

MOONG DAL HALWA

As the name says, Moong Dal Halwa is a halwa made of moong and other ingredients. Ingredients involved in preparing this dish are Moong Lentils, Cardamon, Ghee, Dry Fruits, Sugar. It is made on special occasions and also served at weddings. 45 mins are required to prepare this mouth-watering dish.

CHURMA LADOO

Making of a Churma Ladoo involves various ingredients like Jaggery, Ghee, grated coconut and sesame seeds. This dish originated in  Rajasthan and is made during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi , Diwali. They can be stored in airtight containers for a long time. People also carry these ladoos during vacations. Churma Ladoo are healthy and have a fulfilling taste.