Gujarati Desserts

Chikki is a sweet snack that is most commonly made with jaggery and nuts. Groundnut chikki is extremely popular in India as it is full of protein and iron, making it a healthy snack. Traditionally, peanuts are used in the preparation of chikki, bu... READ MORE

Kansar is a traditional dessert dish originating from Gujarat in Western India. Its main ingredient is cracked wheat, combined with ghee and jaggery. The dessert is traditionally made as a good omen during festive occasions such as weddings, when ... READ MORE

Mohanthal is a festive Indian dessert made by sautéing gram flour, ghee, and milk in a pan until the combination becomes golden and fragrant, then covering the mixture with hot sugar syrup before finishing it with chopped nuts such as pista... READ MORE

Doodhpak is a specialty of Gujarati and Parsi cuisines, consisting of milk, rice, and sugar. It is typically flavored with spices such as cardamom, nutmeg, or saffron, and a variety of dry fruit and nuts such as almonds, pistachios, and charol... READ MORE

Sukhdi is a traditional sweet originating from Gujarat. It’s made with a simple combination of jaggery, ghee, and whole wheat flour, also known as atta. In Maharashtra, this sweet is known as gur papdi or gol papdi. In orde... READ MORE

Sutarfeni is a sweet Indian treat consisting of fine vermicelli that is roasted in ghee and combined with melted sugar to develop a structure similar to cotton candy. The sweet is usually flavored with cardamom and topped with nuts such as almonds... READ MORE

Magaj or magas is a traditional sweet originating from Gujarat, where it’s often made for Diwali or weddings. Apart from the three basic ingredients – gram flour, sugar, and ghee, the dessert also contains cardamom, nutmeg, and nuts su... READ MORE