Raksha Bandhan 2024: Raksha Bandhan, a festival celebrating the eternal bond between brother and sister, is a day of happiness, love, and beloved traditions across India. Among the many customs celebrated during this festival, the exchange of sweets holds a special place. In Rajasthan, one sweet dish is most popular during Rakshabandhan – Ghevar. This traditional Rajasthani dish, with its unique honeycomb-like texture and rich flavour, symbolises the sweetness of sibling love.
Importance of Ghevar in Rakshabandhan
Ghevar is not just a sweet; it is a symbol of tradition and celebration in Rajasthan. This disc-shaped sweet prepared from a dough of flour, ghee and milk is thoroughly fried and soaked in sugar syrup. There are many types of ghevar decorated with saffron, almonds and pistachios, including plain ghevar, malai and mawa. Its crunchy texture and melt-in-the-mouth sweetness make it a favourite for people of all ages.
On Raksha Bandhan, sisters lovingly prepare Ghevar and give it to their brothers as a symbol of their affection. The sweetness of Ghevar is believed to strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters, making the occasion even more memorable.
The complex process of making Ghevar is often passed down from generation to generation, with each family adding their own unique touch to their recipe.
What sets Ghevar apart is not just its taste but also its preparation. Ghevar is a traditional Rajasthani sweet, especially popular during festivals like Teej and Raksha Bandhan. Here is the step-by-step recipe to make Ghevar at home:
Materials required:
- Flour: 1 cup
- Ghee: 1/4 cup (cold)
- Milk: 1/4 cup
- Water: 1 to 1.5 cups (cold)
- Ice cubes: 4-5 pieces
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Yellow food coloring – a pinch (optional)
- ghee or oil for frying
For the sugar syrup:
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Water: 1/2 cup –
- Saffron threads: a few (optional)
- Cardamom powder: 1/4 teaspoon
to decorate
- Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios): 2-3 tablespoons
- Silver Leaf (Vark): Optional
Instruction
preparing the dough
1. Add chilled ghee and a few ice cubes to a large bowl. Whisk the ghee until creamy and white.
2. Gradually add the flour to the ghee and mix until it thickens and resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Gradually add the cold milk and water, whisking continuously to obtain a smooth, lump-free batter.
4. Add lemon juice and a pinch of yellow food coloring. Mix well. Keep the dough for 15-20 minutes.
make sugar syrup
1. Mix the sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until it reaches a string.
2. Add the saffron threads and cardamom powder. Stir well and keep the syrup warm.
Frying Ghevar
1. Heat ghee or oil in a kadhai or deep pan. The ghee should be hot.
2. Pour a ladle of batter into the hot ghee. It will crackle and form a honeycomb-like pattern.
3. Once the edges start to brown, use a skewer to make a hole in the center. Fry until golden and crispy. Remove and place on a wire rack.
4. Dip the hot ghevar in hot sugar syrup, remove and set aside on a plate.
For garnish, sprinkle chopped dry pieces, add fruits on top and add silver leaves (optional). Allow the ghevar to cool a little before serving. Enjoy homemade ghevar with your family and friends on festive occasions!
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