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12 Traditional Rajasthani Diwali Sweets: Ghevar, Mawa Kachori and More

See the 12 sweets named in the Rajasthani collage, from Ghevar and Rabri Ghevar to Mawa Kachori, Besan Chakki, Churma Ladoo, Feeni, and Gajak.

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The 12 sweets shown in the image collage
The Rajasthani collage emphasizes sweets known for richness, texture, and festive grandeur.

Ghevar

Ghevar is a disc-shaped Rajasthani sweet with a honeycomb texture, traditionally linked with monsoon and festive celebrations. It readily absorbs rabri or syrup and looks spectacular on a platter.

Rabri Ghevar

Rabri Ghevar tops classic ghevar with thickened sweet rabri, making it richer and more indulgent. It is one of the most celebratory Rajasthani desserts.

Mawa Kachori

Mawa Kachori is a stuffed sweet kachori filled with mawa and dry fruits, then fried and often glazed. It is a signature festive sweet from Rajasthan.

Mohanthal

Mohanthal is a rich gram-flour fudge from Gujarat, slowly roasted with ghee and flavored with cardamom and nuts. It is deeply associated with festive and temple-style sweets.

Besan Chakki

Besan Chakki is a firm gram-flour sweet cut into squares, somewhat between burfi and fudge. It offers the warm roasted flavor of besan in a denser form.

Churma Ladoo

Churma Ladoo is made from crumbled baked or fried wheat preparation mixed with ghee and jaggery or sugar, then shaped into laddoos. It has a rustic, hearty sweetness.

Feeni

Feeni is a delicate thread-like sweet from Rajasthan, often served with milk, sugar, or rabri. Its fine texture gives it an elegant festive appeal.

Mishri Mawa

Mishri Mawa is a rich milk sweet, often associated with Nathdwara, flavored gently and studded with sugar crystals or nuts. It is prized for its pure dairy taste.

Balushahi

Balushahi is a flaky doughnut-like sweet with a tender layered interior and glazed exterior. It is rich without being syrup-heavy and is a classic festive mithai.

Malpua

Malpua is a fried pancake-style sweet soaked lightly in syrup and often paired with rabri. Its soft center and crisp edges make it a celebration favorite.

Moong Dal Halwa

Moong Dal Halwa is a luxurious halwa made by slowly roasting moong dal paste in ghee and finishing it with milk and sugar. It is intensely rich and often saved for special occasions.

Gajak

Gajak is a winter sweet made from sesame and jaggery or sugar, pressed into brittle-like slabs. Its nutty crunch makes it a beloved traditional treat.

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