4 Traditional Indian Winter Sweets We All Love
There are many traditional Indian food dishes specially in winter that give us warmth and taste very yummy.
Winters are at our doorstep and we're all prepped up to welcome the cold weather, armed with fuzzy woollens.Plus we also have many food dishes in winter that give us warmth and taste very yummy. There are a number of different types of decadent halwas and ladoos that are prepared in Indian homes during winters and each one is a delight to indulge in.
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Gajar Ka Halwa
Carrots for gajar are in season during winters and they're bought in bulk, grated and boiled with milk, sugar, mawa and some aromatic and elaichi to prepare the top most toothsome Indian winter dessert - gajar ka halwa. The halwa is rich and nutritious and is served hot with chopped nuts and dried fruits. It is one of the most commonly available winter desserts in India and is sold in restaurants and sweet shops during the cold weather
2. Gajak
Gajak or til ki barfi is another winter favourite that is a must-have during the cold winter months. The sweet is a winner in both the taste and health departments as jaggery and sesame seeds are good for your body during the winters, for keeping you warm from the inside and regulating digestion. Of course, this needs to be taken in moderation.
3.Gond Ka Ladoo
This sweet is made from gondh, desi ghee, roasted wheat flour, chopped nuts, raisins along with spices like nutmeg and elaichi. Gondh ka ladoos are energy boosters and are usually eaten during winters as mid-meal snacks, in order to avoid the sluggishness brought in by the cold weather.
4. Til Ka Ladoo
Sesame seeds are also rolled into balls of sweetness and served during winter festivals of Lohri and Makar Sankranti. Both the ingredients are used for their energy-boosting and natural warming properties. Til ke ladoos are prepared in huge batches at home and are stored in air-tight containers to make them last throughout the winters.
