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The most loved festival is here Raksha Bandhan, a day when a sister ties a rakhi around her brother’s wrist and this guarantees her brother’s love and protection over her always. The festival is one in which love is exchanged unconditionally and endlessly. The best part for the sister, however, is the gifts and the delicious homemade sweets. With all the rituals everyone loves to have some delicious sweets.
Rakhi means endless fun with siblings, this festival is filled with endless warmth and love. Everyone comes together to celebrate something so beautiful, so pious. And to celebrate this festival many authentic Indian sweets are made, in which khoya also known as Mawa is used. It is a concentrated milk ingredient that adds satisfying richness and flavour.
Here are some popular desserts made with this incredible ingredient on Rakhi.
Gulab Jamun
Soft, deep-fried balls made from khoya (reduced milk) and flour, Gulab Jamun are soaked in a sweet syrup infused with cardamom and rose water. These treats are smooth and rich, absorbing the syrup to create a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Each bite is comforting and satisfying.
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Barfi
Barfi is a rich and fudgy sweet made by cooking khoya with sugar and a hint of cardamom. It’s then shaped into firm pieces, often cut into squares or diamonds, and can be topped with chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios for added flavour and crunch. This sweet is dense, with a texture that’s both soft and a little chewy.
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Kalakand
Kalakand is a crumbly, milk-based sweet made by cooking khoya with sugar, usually flavoured with cardamom and topped with nuts. It has a unique soft yet slightly grainy texture, making it different from other Indian sweets. It’s rich and delicious, with a flavour that lingers on the palate.
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Kaju Katli
Kaju Katli are diamond-shaped sweets made from cashews and khoya blended with sugar. They have an incredibly smooth, creamy, and rich texture that almost melts in your mouth. Often decorated with a thin layer of silver leaf, they are a symbol of celebration and indulgence.
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Pedha
Pedha are soft, round-shaped sweets made by cooking khoya with sugar and cardamom until the mixture thickens. They are tender and smooth, and have a rich, milky flavour that is simply irresistible. Often garnished with nuts, these little treats are perfect for any occasion.
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Milk Cake
Similar to Kalakand, milk cake is a sweet and flavourful Indian dessert made from sweetened milk that’s cooked down until it thickens and gains a grainy texture. Often flavoured with saffron, this sweet has a slightly caramelised taste, making it an immensely irresistible treat for dessert lovers.
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Rasmalai
Rasmalai consists of spongy, soft paneer balls soaked in sweet, saffron-flavoured milk. This dessert is garnished with finely chopped nuts like almonds and pistachios, adding a crunchy contrast to the soft, milky balls. Typically served cold, Rasmalai is a refreshing and luxurious treat.
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Khoya Kheer
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Khoya Kheer is a divine version of the traditional rice pudding, made extra creamy and rich with the addition of khoya. This kheer is thick, velvety, and bursting with flavour. Topped with your choice of nuts, dried fruits, or seeds, it’s best enjoyed warm to fully appreciate its richness.
