Dusshera 2023: Popular sweets that you can make at home

HYDERABAD: It's Dusshera seasons which means it's time to start preparing your family's favourite sweets and desserts. The festival, which is marked by the burning of Ravana effigies to symbolise the triumph of virtue over evil, is set to be celebrated on October 24, 2023.

Dussehra, also known as Vijaydashami, is a significant Hindu festival, and Indian celebrations are no doubt incomplete without sweets and savoury foods.

Here are some famous Dussehra sweets that you can prepare at home

Besan Ladoo

Besan ladoos, a popular Dussehra sweet, is a traditional sweet ball made from gramme flour, ghee, powdered sugar, and cardamoms. These ladoos are made by slow roasting gram flour in ghee until it turns aromatic and golden in color. This nutty mixture is cooled down and then mixed with powdered sugar and cardamoms.

The divine aroma, flavour, and taste of roasted gramme flour, sugar, and ghee are unmatched by any other combination.

Khoya Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun with Khoya is a delectable Indian dessert made from unsweetened milk solids, which can be made at home or purchased from sweet shops. Gulab jamuns have a unique taste that sets them apart from other sweets, making them a must-try for any food lover.

This dessert, made in just 20 minutes, is perfect for dinner parties after an elaborate meal, as it's ready in no time. Gulab Jamuns, a popular Indian dessert, can be enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream during lunch or dinner parties during Indian festivals.

Jalebi

Jalebi is a popular Indian sweet enjoyed during Dussehra festivals. This delectable sweet is typically consumed for breakfast during Indian festivals. This dessert is crispy and crunchy, dipped in sugar syrup, and loaded with flavours.

The traditional jalebi recipe involves fermenting a batter made of all-purpose flour, gram flour (besan), baking soda, and water for several hours.

Kesari Peda

Kesari Peda, a delectable dessert, is a must-have during the Dusshera festival.

This pure Mawa dish is usually consumed while fasting during Navaratri. This classic dessert, made by combining mawa with sugar and flavoured with cardamom and saffron, is a must-try during Indian festivals.

Malpua

Malpua, a festive delicacy often served with rabri, is a delightful treat that can bring joy to anyone. Malpua, an Indian pancake infused with cardamom, fennel, and jaggery and filled with mawa and raisins, is a delectable treat during the Dusshera festival. Soft malpua's are served with exotic rose and saffron syrup, thick clotted cream (rabri), and crisp laced edges.

Coconut Barfi

Coconut barfi, originating in southern India, is a popular sweet enjoyed during the Dusshera festival. This barfi is made using freshly grated coconut, khoya, or condensed milk. Coconut barfi, a delicacy during Dussehra, melts in the mouth upon consumption, making it a delightful treat.

Badam Halwa

This traditional Indian sweet dish is made using almond flour, sugar, and ghee. Badam halwa, a popular dish in South India, is known for its flavorful, delicious, and visually appealing taste. This dessert is exclusively served on special occasions and is also included in the list of Dussehra sweets.