CreamGhevar

As you all know that Raksha Bandhan is a Hindi word, which means the bond of protection. On this auspicious festival, sisters tie a sacred thread on their brother’s wrist and in return, brother’s vow to protect their sisters.

“It’s a day for feasting delectable dishes, especially sweets that are the integral part of this wonderful festival.”

Mostly, it has been seen that people usually prepare dishes as per the family traditions and tastes, such as Laddos, Kesar Burfi, Balushai, Gulab Jamun and Rasgullas that are favourites of everyone.

CreamGhevar

But, here you have forgotten one dessert, which is filled with the Rajasthani delicacy and mostly prepared during the festive season of Teej and Rakhi. Yes, you got it right, we are talking about the Ghevar, a round shaped Rajasthani sweet available in various forms like plain, mava or malai Ghevar. It’s very easy to find this delicacy in all sweet shops across India, albeit the ones who get to relish in the Rajasthan are incomparable. You can’t resist yourself to buying it with for inviting appeal. Why not make this Raksha Bandhan even more special with your own touch?

“Prepare Malai Ghevar at home by following a recipe, which is mentioned below and carry on with the celebrations a bit longer and make the most out of it!!”

How to prepare Malai Ghevar at home:

Ingredients needed for Malai Ghevar

  • 2 cups of All-purpose Flour (Maida)
  • ¼ cup of Desi Ghee
  • ¼ cup of Milk
  • 4 cups of Water
  • Desi Ghee (for frying)

Ingredient needed for sugar syrup

  • 1 and ½ cups of Sugar
  • 1 cup of water
  • ¼ tsp of Cardamom Powder (ilachi)

Directions

Ghevar

  • Add ghee and milk in a bowl and mix both well.
  • Now, add all-purpose flour and blend properly so that no lumps are formed.
  • Add water to make a thin batter.
  • Heat the ghee in a small saucepan and put 1 ladle of batter. Let the bubbles settle.
  • Repeat this process 3 to 4 times.
  • Now, with the help of skewer, make a hole in the center.
  • Cook the Ghevar, until it turns to brown from the top.
  • Take it out by using a fork and put on the tilted plate to remove excess of oil.
  • Follow the same procedure to prepare all Ghevars.
  • For sugar syrup, heat sugar, water and cardamom powder in and cook, till it gets a uniform consistency.
  • After it, immerse the Ghevar into this sugar syrup for a few seconds.
  • Finally, top the Ghevar with the Malai Rabdi (available on the sweet shops and can also be prepared at home) and garnish with the dry fruits as per your choice.