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Rajasthani Ghevar

Cultural Context

Ghevar is a traditional Rajasthani dessert, often associated with the Teej festival, celebrating the arrival of monsoon. This disc-shaped sweet is made from a batter of flour and ghee, deep-fried to create a honeycomb texture, and soaked in sugar syrup. With its rich flavors and unique texture, Ghevar is a festive favorite, enjoyed across India and increasingly popular in global Indian cuisine.

IndianINRajasthandessert
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
3-4 tbsp ghee
6-7 ice cubes
1 cup all purpose flour or maida
1/2 cup chilled milk
2 cups chilled water ( add 1/4 cup more if required)
1 tbsp lemon juice
ghee for frying
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp cardamom powder
1/2 tsp rose essence
20-25 saffron strands
some sliced almonds
some sliced pistachios
dried rose petals

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color at a lower cost.

1

Sift the all-purpose flour into a mixing bowl.

2

Add ice cubes to the flour and mix.

3

Gradually add chilled water and milk to the mixture, stirring to form a smooth batter.

4

Add lemon juice and whisk the batter until it is light and frothy.

5

Heat ghee in a deep pan for frying.

6

Carefully pour the batter into the hot ghee in a circular motion to form a disc.

7

Fry until the edges turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

8

Remove the ghevar and drain excess ghee on paper towels.

9

Prepare sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water until it reaches one-string consistency.

10

Add cardamom powder and rose essence to the syrup, mixing well.

11

Soak the fried ghevar in the warm sugar syrup for a few minutes.

12

Remove from syrup and let it cool on a wire rack.

13

Garnish with sliced almonds, pistachios, and dried rose petals.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

mixing bowldeep panslotted spoonwire racksaucepan

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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