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 pistachios and almonds on top.

After setting in a greased tray, the resulting fudge-like dessert is sliced into desired shapes before serving. Mohanthal is usually infused with aromatic spices such as cardamom powder, saffron, and, sometimes, rose essence, and it is an indispensable mithai (Indian sweet) on festivals such as Diwali and Janmashtmi.

This dessert is traditional in both Gujarat and Rajasthan states, but unlike the Rajasthan version which requires the addition of khoya (dried evaporated milk solids), the Gujarat version has no khoya in it. In India, this rich dessert is believed to have been a favorite of Lord Krishna and is, therefore, traditionally given as a religious offering to this Hindu deity.

Interestingly, mohanthal derives its name from Mohan, which is another name for Lord Krishna and means enchanter, and thal, meaning bhog or prasad, which translates to a devotional offering made to a god.