Vegetables for sweets? This has got to be a prank. Actually, it's not. Vegetables have long been used in making sweet delicacies across the world. India also boasts a range of sweets made using nutritionally rich vegetables. Each one on the list is mouthwatering, no matter how boring in contrast the vegetable might seem to us. Next time you get a sugar craving, you know what guilt-free dessert to indulge in. After all, it's not right to deprive yourself of healthy veggies! Here are 7 famous sweets made from vegetables that you must try-
02/8Gajar Ki Barfi
We all know and love Gajar ka halwa. The fragrant sweet has Arab origins and it came to the country with the Mughals. But did you know that this yummy veggie is also used to make barfi? The process of making gajar barfi is similar to the halwa, with a few minor differences. Gajar ki barfi is made using grated carrots, ghee, milk powder, sugar, cardamom powder and grated pistachios and comes together quickly, making it an excellent choice for serving it to your guests. (Image: Instagram/the.moira)
03/8Lauki Ka Halwa
Lauki ka halwa is also known as Doodhi ka halwa and is a popular dessert in north India that also originated during the Mughal era. It is particularly in demand during the Navratri festival. Made with a delicious mix of lauki, khoya, sugar, ghee, mixed dry fruits, milk and cardamom powder, this halwa is hands down the best way to use your leftover lauki. The veggie is rich in water content and has no characteristic taste, which makes it easier to absorb the sweet flavours and transform it into an amazing dessert! (Image: Instagram/apron.stories)
04/8Pumpkin Petha
This one is quite renowned as we have all heard of Agra ka petha. It is made with a vegetable called Ash Gourd or Winter Pumpkin in English. The translucent sweet is typically rectangular or oblong in shape. It is served dry or with sugar syrup but has a distinct chewy taste. Wide variety of petha is now available such as angoori petha and kesar petha. Since it uses simple ingredients, petha can be easily made at home.
05/8Parwal Ki Mithai
Parwal or pointed gourd is among the most hated vegetables list for many of us. However, this syrupy treat from Bihar is enough to change our preferences. Parwal is first boiled, slit and then the seeds are removed. It is then steeped in sugar syrup and stuffed with melt-in-the-mouth khoya filling. Finally, it is topped with cardamom powder, sugar and chopped pistachios and almonds. (Image: Instagram/lv4food)
06/8Tamatar Ki Barfi
Tomato sweet chutney up north and Tomato Pachadi in south India are some sweet dishes made using this versatile vegetable. But have you heard of tomato barfi? Made using juicy tomatoes, all-purpose flour, sugar, ghee and cardamom powder, this tomato barfi is a party for the taste buds. It is a rendition of Tomato Halwa made by Tamil Muslims during Ramadan. It is finally garnished with grated almonds and cashews to provide a surprise crunch! (Image:Instagram/manoj_eatwithme)
07/8Lehsun Ki Kheer
Garlic kheer is also known as ‘Benami kheer’ and it dates back to the Mughal period. Conceived in the royal kitchens of the time, it is called ‘benami’ or unknown because its key ingredient, garlic, was kept a secret. Constituents of this amazing dish includes garlic, milk, saffron, white vinegar, sugar and cardamom. The garlic is first steeped in vinegar and then boiled three times, thus toning down the garlicky flavour. When added to the milk, the garlic soaks in the sweetness and becomes a dessert fit for a king! (Image: Instagram/the_long_lost_tales)
08/8Pyaaz Ka Halwa
We are not kidding! Pyaaz or onion halwa is a real dish. It has its origin in the Persian dish called Faloodeh. It is made using grated onion, cashew nuts, ghee, cardamom powder, sugar and milk. The grated onion is first fried in ghee and then boiled in thickened milk. It is then topped with roasted cashews, sugar and cardamom powder. When the dish gains a luscious golden glow, you will not be able to tell what it's made of! (Image:Instagram/pretzshetty)
July 26, 2020 at 11:30AM
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