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Desserts often serve as the best part of a dinner, but traditional recipes can be time-consuming and usually call for boiling or oil-based cooking methods. However, no-boil, no-oil dessert recipes have become incredibly popular due to the trend towards healthier eating and the need for ease. Those recipe maintain the delicious taste and͏ feel of ͏desse͏rt but o͏ffer a way to enjoy them w͏ithout feeling͏ guilty. These sweets are not only simple to make, but they also frequently only need a few ingredients, so anyone can make them, no matter how skilled in the kitchen.
Dry Fruits Ladoo
A famous Indian dessert that combines the goodness of dried fruits and various nuts is called dry fruit ladoo. Finely cut dates, pistachios, cashews, and almonds to make. In a food processor, pulse them until a coarse powder forms. Use honey or maple syrup to act as a natural binder and sweetener. After thoroughly combining, form the mixture into little spheres. For an additional layer of texture, roll these ladoos in powdered nuts or desiccated coconut. Dry Fruit Ladoo is a great snack or dessert to enhance energy because it's full of natural sugars, healthy fats, and protein.
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Coconut Burfi
Coconut Burfi is a very easy dish that needs no cooking and very few ingredients. Coconut burfi is made by combining freshly grated coconut with condensed milk, which serves as a binder and sweetner. For an aromatic taste, add a small teaspoon of cardamom powder. Once the mixture is properly spread out on a lined tray, chill it for a few hours to allow it to solidify. Cut into square or diamond forms once solid. Garnish with chopped nuts or a coating of edible silver foil for visual appeal and taste.
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Beetroot Halwa
Beetroot Halwa is a precise twist on traditional Indian halwa, using the earthy sweetness of beetroots without requiring boiling or oil. Grate in-season beetroots and cook in the microwave for a few minutes to soften them for this colourful treat. Cooked beetroot should be combined with condensed milk, sugar (to taste), and a small pinch of cardamom powder. In a nonstick pan over low heat, stir the mixture until it thickens to a consistency similar to halwa. Beetroot's inherent wetness means that extra oil is not necessary. Add some crunch by garnishing with chopped nuts once they've cooled.
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Peanut Chikki
Peanut sweet, also referred to as Peanut Chikki, is a popular Indian treat that doesn't need boiling or oil. This is a simple yet highly tempting dessert that combines the sweetness of jaggery with the nutty flavour of peanuts. Dry roast peanuts until fragrant and golden, then roughly smash them to produce Peanut Sweet. Heat the jaggery in a different skillet until it melts and becomes syrupy. Add a small pinch of cardamom powder along with the crushed peanuts. Spread the mixture quickly over a surface that has been greased, then let it cool. Break into bits once set.
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Adupila Samayal
In South India, Adupila Samayal is ͏a classic sweet dish that doesn't require cooking and showcases the flexibility ͏of simple components like rice flour, jaggery, and coconut. To make Adupila Samayal, combine rice flour, water, and grated jaggery to form a dough. Roll the dough into little balls and gently press them down. Combine powdered jaggery and grated coconut in another bowl. To create a filled dumpling, place some of this coconut mixture in the middle of each ball of flattened rice and close it. After steaming, these dumplings emerge as a smooth, dessert delight with a tasty coconut filling.
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Modak
Modak is a popular sweet dumpling that is frequently connected to the Hindu god Ganesha. There is a tasty and simple no-oil, no-boil variation that can be made. The main ingredients in this variation are dates and nuts. To create Date Modak, process roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, or pistachios) until a sticky paste forms by blending pitted dates with the nuts. For added taste, mix in cardamom powder and desiccated coconut. Using your hands or a modak mould, form this mixture into little balls and then shape them into the classic modak shape.
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Elements blend to form pleasure that encompasses tradition and a unique taste. These desserts, each with its own distinct appeal, make perfect companions for celebrations, intimate get-togethers, or even just a treat to savour on your own time. Savour the pleasure and simplicity of making these sweet treats as you rejoice in existence's sweetness.
