One of the fondest memories of Indian festivals is preparing sweets at home. The entire house gets encapsulated in the aroma of ghee, khoya, sugar, and aromatic herbs and spices like cardamom, saffron, and more. While these sweets are absolutely lip-smacking, making them is a task.
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A big challenge in the kitchen is to mix ingredients, especially with khoya. It is difficult to combine sugar with besan, mawa, and other pastes but an electric wet grinder can be your go-to kitchen appliance. It will help you avoid muscle work while improving efficiency in the kitchen.
Coconut Barfi
When you have to grind coconut in a large amount or combine it with milk, sugar, and cardamom. A wet grinder can help you with it. This barfi is famous across India, and it is also offered to Gods and Goddesses. Any festivity is incomplete without a coconut barfi amplifying the appearance of a spread. Once the mixture is ready, shape it into barfi, leave it to settle, and enjoy it later.
Mysore Pak
To ace the recipe of Mysore Pak, you need to use an electric wet grinder to create a lump-free and smooth mixture. It is prepared by combining sugar, besan, and ghee. Using the modern appliance will come in handy as you prepare this delicious delight at home. Once the batter is ready, you can begin spreading it on a flat surface, let it settle a bit, and cut it into desired shapes later.
Modak
Ganesh Chaturthi is incomplete without modak which cannot be prepared if the rice flour is not smooth. You can use Usha’s wet grinder
Dosa Podi Ladoo
Dosa podi ladoo is a special sweet prepared using lentils. The South Indian delicacy promises a gastronomic ride leaving you in a food coma by the time you finish eating it. To make this dish perfectly at home, use a wet grinder to grind lentils and spices. The sweet and savoury flavour makes it a unique indulgence during festivals. Add jaggery and shape the mixture into ladoos.
Rasmalai
The soft sponge balls floating in flavoured milk are every person’s weakness. Rasmalai adds a rich touch to your festive spread. To prepare this delight, you need soft chhena or fresh paneer. A wet grinder can help you make the mixture smooth and the air which will penetrate during the process will make it lightweight. Top it with fresh nuts and rose petals.
Adirasam
Adirasama is a South Indian traditional sweet which calls for preparing a mixture of jaggery, rice flour, and cardamom. Use an electric appliance to prepare a smooth flour of rice and combine it with other ingredients. Once the past is thick and creamy, you can fry it (just like malpua) and serve after the main course.