In the realm of culinary traditions, fasting or ‘vrat’ holds a special place, often accompanied by a delightful array of vrat-friendly delicacies. One category that shines amidst these restrictions is ‘mithai’ – sweet treats that are not only allowed during fasting but also cherished for their rich flavors and textures. These vrat-friendly mithai recipes offer a delectable journey into the world of fasting desserts, where ingredients like nuts, dried fruits, and gluten-free flours come together to create an indulgent experience. Explore this collection of recipes, each crafted to make your fasting period not only spiritually fulfilling but also a delectable, sweet sensation.
VRAT KI BURFI
Ingredients
1½ cups water chestnut flour (singhade ka atta)
¾ cup ghee
¼ cup almond flour
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup milk
4 tbsps Sugar Free Green Powder
½ tsp green cardamom powder
Slivered almonds to sprinkle
Method
- Heat ghee in a nonstick pan. Add water chestnut flour and sauté on medium heat for 10-15 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour.
- Add almond flour, desiccated coconut and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes
- Add milk and mix well. Add Sugar Free Green Powder and cook till it dissolves and the mixture becomes thick.
- Add green cardamom powder and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture in a greased burfi tray and spread evenly. Sprinkle almonds on top and set aside for 3-4 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Preparation Time: 3-4 hours
Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
Serves: 4
Amount of the Sugar: 156 grams
Amount of Sugar Free Green Powder: 37.6 grams
Tip: If desiccated coconut is not available, scraped fresh coconut can be used.
LAUKI KE LADDOO
Ingredients
2 cups coarsely grated bottle gourd (lauki)
5 tbsps ghee + for greasing
2 tbsps edible gum resin (gond)
¼ cup grated mawa
4 tbsps Sugar Free Green Powder
¼ cup coarsely crushed mixed nuts (almonds, cashew nuts and pistachios)
3 tbsps melon seeds (magaz)
¼ cup desiccated coconut
¾ tsp green cardamom powder
¼ tsp nutmeg powder
Gold varq for garnish
Pistachios powder for garnish
Method:
- Heat 2 tbsps ghee in a nonstick pan, add edible gum resin and sauté till they puff up. Transfer on a plate.
- Heat the remaining ghee in the same pan, add bottle gourd and sauté for 6-8 minutes or till the mixture become dry.
- Add mawa, continuously mix and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add Sugar Free Green Powder and continue to cook till it melts completely and mixture thickens. Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Coarsely crush the puffed edible gum resin, add the bottle gourd mixture, mixed nuts, melon seeds, desiccated coconut, green cardamom powder, and nutmeg powder and mix till well combined.
- Grease your palm with ghee, take small portions of the mixture and shape each portion into a ball.
- Arrange on a serving plate, garnish with gold varq and pistachios powder. Serve.
Preparation time: 30-35 minutes
Cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4
Amount of the Sugar: 156 grams
Amount of Sugar Free Green Powder: 37.6 grams
Tip: Make sure the heat is medium while cooking gum resin. Otherwise it will remain chewy from inside.
RAGI KHEER
Ingredients
2 tbsps finger millet (ragi)
4 cups milk
3 tbsps Sugar Free Green Powder
¼ tsp green cardamom powder
2 tbsps chopped mixed nuts + for garnish
Dried rose petals for garnish
Method
- Take ragi in a bowl, add water and wash it once, add ½ cup water and let it soak for 6-8 hours.
- Drain the ragi and put into a blender jar and blend to a coarse paste.
- Bring milk to a boil in a deep pan.
- Add the blended paste, mix and cook for 16-20 minutes or till the ragi is cooked completely. Stirring the mixture occasionally.
- Add Sugar Free Green Powder, mix and cook till it melts. Add green cardamom powder and mixed nuts and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with mixed nuts and dried rose petals.
Preparation time: 7-8 hours
Cooking time: 31-40 minutes
Serves: 4
Amount of the Sugar: 104 grams
Amount of Sugar Free Green Powder: 28.2 grams
Tip: You can use any other millet in this recipe.
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