By Bhavana Verma
December 23rd, 2023
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Maharashtrian cuisine is renowned for its fiery, smoky taste and generous use of spices. But more flavourful than their savoury dishes are their warming sweet dishes, which are a must-have for winter. Explore the top 7 Maharashtrian sweets you can make this season for comforting delight.
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Puran Poli is a traditional Maharashtrian flatbread stuffed with sweetened lentils, jaggery, and spices. It's often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions.
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Tilgul Ladoo is made with sesame seeds and jaggery. This sweet treat is commonly prepared during Makar Sankranti, a festival that marks the transition of the sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn.
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Gulachi Poli is a sweet flatbread made with jaggery and whole wheat flour. It's a winter speciality and is often served with ghee.
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Anarsa is a sweet snack made with powdered rice, jaggery, and sesame seeds. It has a unique flavour and is especially popular during Diwali and winter festivals.
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Basundi is a rich and creamy dessert made by reducing milk and sweetening it with sugar. It is often flavoured with cardamom and garnished with chopped nuts.
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Kharvas is a sweet dish made from colostrum milk (the milk produced by a cow or buffalo within a few days after giving birth). It has a pudding-like consistency and is sweetened with jaggery.
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