I used to wonder if someone brought a jalebi for me on Christmas, I’ll extract their brain out of their skull. That distorted orange spiral thing would just ruin the Christmas vibe. It tastes good but doesn’t align with the holiday season at all! But one day I read on the internet that in Eastern India, Gulab Jamuns are a prominent advent dessert. And then I wondered, those rich brown color, sweet round balls indeed look like a western Christmas food item. In fact, this warm winter treat is really comforting on cold winter nights.
The thing is not just a coincidence that it resembles. When Britain colonized India, they setup the East India Company in Kolkata (Calcutta that time). The region is much influenced by the western culture for that reason. And people still celebrate that occasion with the spirit in those places of India.
This blog is meant for the window shopping of those delicacies that people perhaps never wondered of but will add the topper on your tree at your Christmas dinner table.
Gulab Jamun
We just talked of this above. But these actually evolved from a Persian dish, uqmat al-qadi, in medieval India itself. Served in every other Indian wedding, these sugar syrup soaked balls are so comforting that people are never bored of this extra sweet and heavy dessert. Hitting the very holiday hallmark, make this sweet will turn your Christmas into an unforgettable memory.
Petha
Petha, The Indian Delight, with much delicious, juicy and rich taste. Made with healthier ingredients like white pumpkin or ash guard. Every bite of it is a kiss from rose water & cardamom at the same time.
Doda
This ain’t a chocolate or any brownie, but something you won’t compare with either of them after eating. Made with milk, khoya and cracked wheat (Dalia), this confectionary is festive enough cuz it’s loaded with dry fruits! Add this to your dinner table, and a complement from the guests is a guarantee.
Gajak Rolls
Flaky and crispy, Gajak is inclusive of jaggery, along being the sweetness ensuring your bones and heart both remain warm.
Gajar ka Halwa
Carrots are traditionally eaten of Christmas. And this carrot pudding is made throughout the winters, served in weddings and get togethers. Try it this holiday season, and make it more memorable than ever.
Ghiye ki Barfi
The bright green colour will add a charm to the dinner table. And the taste, it will be so good that you’ll pick another one from the tray leaving no place other sweets in your belly.
Gud & Bajra Tikki
Made with jaggery and pearl millet, these cookies have an earthy flavour. Sweet and dry, tasty and the jaggery gives warmth to the body. Try these. They have a simple recipe.
Malpua
Served with dripping ghee, these Indian Pancakes are another easy and tasty winter sweet. These can be easily made at home.
Gud ke Sev
Jaggery keeps your body warm. And these sticks are so good that kids won’t stop biting them.
Thank you for reading and have a sweet and savoury Christmas!
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