Independence Day 2024: Classic sweet dishes to make your celebration special
First Published Aug 14, 2024, 2:55 PM ISTBrighten your Independence Day celebrations with these delicious, sweet dishes.
Brighten your Independence Day celebrations with these delicious, sweet dishes.
Try these easy sweet dishes for Independence Day. Each of these desserts brings a unique taste and texture to the table, perfect for celebrating this special day.
Gulab Jamun
These are soft, round sweets made from milk powder and flour, deep-fried until golden, and soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup flavoured with cardamom and saffron. They are indulgent and melt-in-the-mouth treats perfect for celebrations.
Rasgulla
Rasgulla consists of soft, spongy balls made from chenna (Indian cottage cheese), cooked in a light sugar syrup flavoured with cardamom. These sweets are delightfully syrupy and have a light, airy texture.
Kheer
Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert that offers a creamy, comforting experience. It is made by simmering basmati rice in milk, sweetened with sugar, and flavored with cardamom. Typically garnished with nuts and saffron, Kheer is both rich and aromatic, making it a beloved sweet treat.
Coconut Laddu
Coconut laddu are sweet, round balls made from grated coconut and condensed milk, often flavoured with cardamom. These treats are chewy, mildly sweet, and easy to make.
Rava Kesari
Rava Kesari is a vibrant, saffron-flavoured semolina dessert. Cooked with ghee, sugar, and cardamom, it has a rich, buttery texture and a lovely orange colour, making it both visually appealing and delicious.