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Malai Ghevar

Cultural Context

Malai Ghevar is a traditional Indian dessert originating from the state of Rajasthan, particularly popular during festivals such as Teej and Raksha Bandhan. This sweet treat is characterized by its unique honeycomb texture and rich flavors, often enjoyed with family and friends during celebrations. In modern times, variations of Ghevar can be found across India, with different toppings and flavors, making it a beloved dessert nationwide.

IndianINdessert
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
Milk - 1.5 litres
Sugar - 40 grams
Almonds - 20 grams
Pistachios - 20 grams
Cashews - 20 grams
Saffron - 1 teaspoon
Sugar - 500 grams
Water - 250 milliliters
Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Saffron - 1 teaspoon
Ghee - 100 milliliters
Ice cubes - 8
All purpose flour - 300 grams
Water - 700 milliliters
Oil - for frying
Pistachios - for garnishing

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar richness with fewer saturated fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk can be more cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar can be less expensive.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with protein, while whipped topping is often cheaper.

1

Heat 1.5 litres milk in a heavy skillet and bring it to a boil.

2

Add 40 grams sugar and stir well.

3

Add 20 grams almonds, 20 grams pistachios, 20 grams cashews, 1 teaspoon saffron and mix well.

4

Do stir and scrape often so that the milk does not get browned or brunt from the bottom as well as the sides.

5

It will take about 1 hour for the milk to thicken on a low heat.

6

Remove it from heat and allow it to cool.

7

Take a pan, add 500 grams sugar, 250 milliliters water and stir well. Bring it to a boil and allow the sugar to melt.

8

Add 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder, 1 teaspoon saffron and mix it well.

9

Remove it from heat and allow it to cool.

10

In a mixing bowl, add 100 milliliters ghee, 8 ice cubes and whisk it well.

11

Remove the remaining ice from it.

12

Add 300 grams all purpose flour and mix it well.

13

Now, add 700 milliliters water and mix it well to make a thick batter.

14

Heat some oil in a heavy skillet, place a round shape vessel and pour the prepared batter into it until it is half submerged.

15

Once it gets light brown in color add oil over it.

16

Pick the ghevar up and transfer it in the prepared sugar syrup and soak for about 5 minutes.

17

Garnish with prepared Rabri and pistachios.

18

Serve.

Cooking Techniques

siftingfryingsoakingdrizzling

Equipment Needed

heavy skilletmixing bowlpanround shape vessel

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Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

GhevarMalai Ghewar

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