The joy of celebrations are incomplete without the food. At such a time, it becomes mandatory to take care of the food first so that everyone can enjoy the joy of celebration to the fullest. With this in mind, we have tried our best to bring you some delightful recipes which can be prepared as snack or sweet, depending on your preference.
A Typical Menu to Celebrate Dussehra
When it comes to celebrating festivals,food plays a big role. From delicacies to sweets, there are plenty of traditional dishes that are enjoyed during this time. If you’re looking to create a festive menu for Dussehra, here are some recipes to get you started.
1) Puran poli:
This is a traditional Indian bread that is stuffed with a sweet filling made from chickpeas, jaggery, and spices. It is a popular dish from Maharashtra and is often served with ghee or clarified butter.
2) Soan papdi:
This is a light and flaky dessert that originated in North India. It is made from wheat flour, ghee, sugar, and milk. The soan papdi is usually served with rabri (a thickened sweetened milk).
3) Gulab jamun:
This is a classic Indian dessert made from khoya (milk solids), sugar, and maida (refined wheat flour). The balls are fried and then soaked in a sugar . It is served chilled.
4) Motichoor laddoo:
These fine shiny balls are made of besan that is fried in ghee and then soaked in sugar syrup. The sweet, pearl-like balls are then moulded into ladoos.
5. Besan laddu
One of the most common sweets prepared during Dussehra, this sweet savory is
made with dry fruits and a hint of saffron and cardamom powder. It is an Indian dessert usually made during festive times.
6. Shahi tukda
A royal dessert for the grand occasion. Made with basic ingredients like bread, milk and nuts is simple and easy to prepare and its unique in the way that makes it garner its spot in top favorite sweet savouries.
7) kheer khaas khaas
Kheer is loved by all, and our Indian festivals are incomplete without it. Try this version of a rice kheer flavored with rose water and nuts. Sure, you are going to love this!
Happy Dussehra!