All the happy occasions in India are celebrated with lots of sweets. Be it a wedding or a birthday, sweets are an important part of any function. And it is almost a custom to treat them sweetly every time they gather together under one roof. Cricketer Harbhajan Singh and his wife actress Geeta Basra, who recently welcomed their son Jovan Veer, did something similar. They sent lots of love packed in boxes to their friends to mark the arrival of their second child. The happy couple even attached a cute note to make it extra special. Pictures from the oh-so-beautiful goodie box were shared by actresses Neha Dhupia and Mika Singh on Instagram Stories.
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Mika Singh’s Instagram Story
Instagram image by Neha Dhupia
Now, when we are thinking of a nutritious dessert, we have compiled a list of recipes that will satisfy our sweet craving. read along:
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1) Gujia
These are sweet dumplings made from all purpose flour and filled with kheer and deep fried in ghee. After deep frying, they are dipped in sugar syrup. Crunchy and delicious, they are perfect for sweetening up any occasion.
2) Rabri Malpua
Malpuas are sweet pancakes that can be served with a dollop of delicious rabri. After a hearty meal, have them warm slightly in the microwave. We shudder at the thought of this dessert!
3) rasmalai
It is unanimously every Indian’s favorite dessert, and we would not disagree. This delicious Bengali sweet is made from chhena balls soaked in cream. It is a treat for the taste buds like nothing else.
4) Kalakandi
This soft barfi is a favorite for any occasion. Known to originate in Rajasthan, they are made from milk, paneer, rose water and cardamom. Garnish with almonds before serving.
5) Rasagulla
The quintessential and traditional Bengali sweet is loved by all! These soft spongy balls of chhena are made fresh and then soaked in sugar syrup. They melt in your mouth. We bet, you can’t have just one!
Just one bite of any of these sweets, and, we’re sure, it’ll become something you crave. So, make all your special occasions sweeter and more festive with these recipes.
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