Bring Home Prosperity: 5 Auspicious Sweets to Make This Dhanteras

Dhanteras is a time when people buy precious metals, especially gold, as it is believed to bring blessings and good fortune. Along with this tradition, households across the country prepare a variety of mouth-watering dhanteras sweet recipes to honor Dhanvantari and Lord Kubera, the God of wealth. These Dhanteras Sweets 2024 are not just delicious but also carry the essence of festivity and tradition, ensuring that your home is filled with joy and blessings.

Laapsi

Laapsi is a traditional Gujarati sweet made with broken wheat, also known as daliya, perfect for your Dhanteras celebrations. Here's how you can make this delicious treat:

Ingredients:

• 150 gm jaada laapsi (broken wheat)
• 30 gm ghee
• 720 ml milk
• 200 gm granulated sugar
• 2-3 gm green cardamom powder
• A pinch of salt
• 8-10 blanched almonds and pistachios (for garnish)

Method:

1. Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan.
2. Add the broken wheat and sauté for five to six minutes until it turns golden brown.
3. Pour in the milk and stir well. Cover and cook on low heat for around 15 minutes, allowing the wheat to absorb the milk.
4. Once the mixture thickens, add the sugar, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything combines smoothly.
5. Toss in some almonds and pistachios, giving the dish a final mix.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with the remaining almonds and pistachios. Serve warm and enjoy this auspicious sweet dish with your family!

Boondi Laddu Recipe

A beloved sweet during Dhanteras, Boondi Laddu is a festive treat that adds joy to your celebrations. With their vibrant colors, delightful texture, and melt-in-your-mouth sweetness, these laddus are not only visually appealing but also offer a burst of flavor that makes them a must-have for Diwali. This simple recipe will help you whip them up with ease!

Ingredients:

• 500 gm Chickpea flour (besan)
• About 500-700 ml Oil (enough to submerge the boondi for deep frying)
• Approximately 200-250 ml Water (to achieve the right batter consistency)
• 500 gm Sugar (for the sweet syrup)
• 30 gm Ghee (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 tsp Cardamom powder

Method:

• In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour with 200-250 ml water to form a thick batter.
• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and test for readiness by dropping in a small amount of batter.
• Fry small droplets of the batter in batches until golden brown (about two to three minutes) and remove with a slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
• In another pan, combine 500 gm sugar with 360 ml (1.5 cups) water and heat until the sugar dissolves into a light syrup, testing the consistency by dropping a bit into cold water to form a soft ball.
• Soak the fried boondi in the syrup for 10-15 minutes to absorb sweetness.
• After soaking, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of cardamom powder over the boondi in a mixing bowl and mix gently.
• Apply a little ghee to your palms and shape small portions of the mixture into round balls, pressing firmly.
• Let the laddus cool completely before serving and enjoy your delicious Boondi Laddoos, perfect for sharing with family and friends during Dhanteras!
  

Coconut Ladoo

Coconut laddoos are not only easy to make, but they are the perfect snacks/desserts to serve guests. They are roughly the size of a Chocolate Bomb and can be stored in an airtight container for a week.

Ingredients:

• 200 gm grated fresh coconut (or desiccated coconut)
• 150 gm condensed milk
• 50 gm milk powder
• 5 gm cardamom powder
• A pinch of salt
• 50 gm chopped nuts (almonds or cashews) for garnishing

Method:

• In a non-stick pan, combine grated coconut and 50 gm milk powder over low heat for 2-3 minutes until well mixed.
• Pour in the condensed milk and a pinch of salt, stirring continuously for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and separates from the pan sides.
• Add 2.5 gm cardamom powder, mix well, and remove from heat to let it cool slightly.
• Grease your palms with a little ghee or oil and take small portions of the mixture to roll into balls (laddoos).
• Roll the ladoos in 50 gm chopped nuts for a crunchy finish and place them on a plate to cool completely.

Gulab Jamun

Gulab jamun is the quintessential dessert of Diwali. You just cannot limit yourself from having this soft, spongy ball dipped in sugar syrup. Just as it is mandatory to have Modak (or if you prefer Chocolate Modak) in Ganesh Chaturthi, Gulab Jamun is essential for Diwali celebrations. Let’s see how to make it.

Ingredients:

• 250 gm khoya (dried milk)
• 25 gm all-purpose flour
• 1 gm baking soda
• 30 ml milk
• 300 gm ghee (for frying)
• 300 gm sugar
• 300 ml water
• 5 gm cardamom powder
• 10 ml rose water

Method:

• In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, bring to a boil while stirring until the sugar dissolves, then add cardamom powder and rose water, and simmer for about 10 minutes before setting aside to cool.
• In a bowl, crumble khoya and mix in all-purpose flour and baking soda, then gradually add milk to form a soft dough, letting it rest for 15-20 minutes.
• Grease your palms with ghee and take small portions of the dough to roll into smooth balls (about the size of a marble).
• Heat ghee in a pan over low heat and fry the balls slowly until they turn golden brown to ensure they cook through.
• Once fried, transfer the balls to the warm sugar syrup and let them soak for at least two hours before serving.