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 such as almonds and pistachios.

The gram flour is fried in ghee over very low heat until golden and aromatic. Once it cools down, it’s mixed with powdered sugar, nutmeg, and cardamom. The mixture is spooned into a greased tray, sprinkled with nuts, and left to set overnight.