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Delightful and Easy Vegan Desserts
Introduction
Indulging in vegan desserts can be a delightful experience that aligns with your dietary preferences and ethical choices. These desserts are not only free from animal products but are also packed with flavor, creativity, and nutrition. 

Whether you are looking for easy vegan desserts to make at home or seeking the best vegan desserts for a special occasion, this guide provides a variety of recipes and ideas along with vegan indian desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Benefits of Vegan Desserts

Healthier Options: Many vegan desserts are made with whole, natural ingredients that can be lower in saturated fats and refined sugars. Check out some of our healthy Indian recipes to explore a better palette. 
Ethical and Environmental: Choosing vegan desserts supports animal welfare and reduces environmental impact.
Inclusive: Vegan desserts are suitable for those with dairy allergies, making them a versatile option for gatherings. Some of these recipes can be incorporated even in festive seasons and festivals for they are easy christmas recipes.

Popular Vegan Desserts
1. Vegan Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist vegan chocolate cake is a classic choice that never disappoints. Made with cocoa powder, plant-based milk, and a touch of coffee, this cake is perfect for any celebration.
2. Vegan Cheesecake
Vegan cheesecake, made with cashews or tofu, offers a creamy and tangy alternative to traditional cheesecake. Top it with fresh berries or a fruit compote for added flavor.
3. Vegan Brownies
Gooey and fudgy vegan brownies are an easy treat to whip up. Use ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and dark chocolate to create a decadent dessert.
Easy Vegan Desserts
4. Fruit Sorbet
Fruit sorbet is one of the simplest easy vegan desserts you can make. Blend frozen fruits like mango, strawberry, or pineapple with a bit of sweetener and enjoy a refreshing treat.
5. Chia Pudding
Chia pudding is a versatile and nutritious dessert. Mix chia seeds with almond milk and a natural sweetener, then let it sit overnight. Add toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, and coconut flakes.
6. Energy Balls
Energy balls are a quick vegan dessert that requires no baking. Combine dates, nuts, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a food processor, roll into balls, and refrigerate.
Best Vegan Desserts
7. Vegan Tiramisu
Vegan tiramisu, made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, vegan mascarpone, and cocoa powder, is a luxurious dessert that impresses.
8. Vegan Panna Cotta
Vegan panna cotta, created with coconut milk and agar-agar, offers a creamy texture and can be flavored with vanilla, coffee, or fruit purees.
9. Vegan Ice Cream
Homemade vegan ice cream, made with coconut milk or almond milk, is a delightful and customizable treat. Add mix-ins like chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts.
Quick Vegan Desserts
10. Banana Nice Cream
Banana nice cream is a quick vegan dessert that requires only one ingredient: frozen bananas. Blend them until smooth and creamy, and enjoy as is or with your favorite toppings. Banana nice cream comes in easy indian recipes to follow. 
11. Vegan Mug Cake
A vegan mug cake is perfect for when you want a single-serving dessert in a hurry. Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and plant-based milk in a mug, microwave, and enjoy.
12. Coconut Macaroons
Coconut macaroons, made with shredded coconut and sweetened condensed coconut milk, are quick to prepare and bake. They are chewy, sweet, and perfect for any occasion.
Vegan Desserts Recipes
13. Vegan Apple Crisp
Vegan apple crisp is a comforting dessert made with sliced apples, cinnamon, and a crumbly oat topping. Serve warm with a scoop of vegan ice cream.
14. Vegan Lemon Bars
Vegan lemon bars, with a buttery crust and tangy lemon filling, are a delightful treat. Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor.
15. Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Vegan pumpkin pie, made with a creamy pumpkin filling and a flaky crust, is perfect for fall. Use coconut milk and a blend of spices to enhance the flavor.
FAQs about Vegan Desserts
What are vegan desserts? 
Vegan desserts are sweet treats made without any animal products, including dairy, eggs, and honey.
What are some easy vegan desserts? 
Easy vegan desserts include Fruit Sorbet, Chia Pudding, and Energy Balls.
What are the best vegan desserts? 
The best vegan desserts often include classics like Vegan Chocolate Cake, Vegan Cheesecake, and Vegan Tiramisu.
What is a quick vegan dessert? 
A quick vegan dessert is one that can be prepared in a short amount of time, such as Banana Nice Cream or a Vegan Mug Cake.
How do you make vegan desserts? 
Vegan desserts recipes typically involve substituting animal products with plant-based alternatives like almond milk, coconut oil, and flaxseeds.
Conclusion
Exploring the world of vegan desserts opens up a realm of delicious and creative possibilities. From rich and decadent cakes to light and refreshing sorbets, there’s a vegan dessert for every occasion and preference.

Whether you’re looking for easy vegan desserts or aiming to try the best vegan desserts, these recipes provide a satisfying and ethical way to indulge your sweet tooth. For more exciting vegan dessert ideas and recipes, visit Manjula’s Kitchen and discover the joy of Indian vegetarian and vegan cooking.

This article offers a comprehensive guide to vegan desserts, highlighting various vegan desserts recipes and discussing the benefits and ease of preparation. By exploring these recipes, you can find the best vegan desserts that suit your tastes and dietary preferences. Enjoy the process of making and savoring these delightful vegan desserts!

  • Chocolate Ganache Toast

    Chocolate Ganache Toast

    Four slices of toasted bread topped with chocolate ganache and various toppings: sliced almonds, shredded coconut, banana slices, and strawberry halves.

    Chocolate Ganache Toast

    Chocolate Ganache Toast is a delicious rich chocolate ganache spread over buttery toasted bread. The chocolate ganache is so simple to make with heavy cream and a hint of vanilla. This is a mouthwatering treat which can be served as a snack or even a dessert. You can even make this recipe with your children as it is so easy! You can make this treat in a variety of different ways, even with fresh fruit. This recipe has wonderful flavor combinations that appeals to all ages.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Fusion
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
      

    For Toast

    • 8 thin slices of French bread
    • 2 Tbsp melted butter

    For Chocolate Ganache

    • ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
    • ⅓ cup heavy cream
    • 1 tsp vanilla essence

    For Topping

    • 2 Tbsp sliced almonds
    • 2 Tbsp coconut powder
    • Few pieces thinly slice strawberries
    • Few pieces thinly sliced banana
    • 1 tsp sea salt

    Instructions
     

    For Toast

    • Lightly butter the bread from both sides and toast to make them crisp.

    For Ganache

    • Place chocolate in a bowl and add the vanilla essence.
    • Bring the heavy cream to boil and turn off the heat. Pour the cream over chocolate and stir until chocolate completely dissolve and become glossy.
    • As ganache cool it will become little thick in consistency.

    For Serving

    • Spread Chocolate Ganache generously over toasted bread and garnish with your choice of topping.
    • Sprinkle a pinch of salt, this adds a sophisticated touch.
    • Sample a few of these suggested ways to make chocolate toast and find your favorite.

    Notes

    You will also enjoy some of these simple recipes, Homemade Hot Chocolate, Palak Puri, Baked vegetable Idli
    Keyword Chocolate Ganache Bites, Dessert, Homemade, Kid Friendly, Party Snack, Quick And Easy, Sophisticated, Tea Time Snack, World Class Recipe
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  • Pineapple Sheera

    Pineapple Sheera

    Four glass bowls filled with pineapple sheera, garnished with chopped pistachios.

    Pineapple Sheera (Sooji ka Halwa)

    Delicious Pineapple Sheera or Halwa. This delicious combination of flavors is sure to please. Sweet and sour pineapple sheera really compliments Sooji halwa nicely to make a unique dish! Especially on holiday times I enjoy making one dessert which I can serve many ways. Sooji sheera and pineapple sheera I will serve combining both and top with ice cream, drizzle with chocolate ganache, forming them small bite size cake. You can also serve them individually with some garnishing. any way you decide to serve this will have wow factor with adults and kids. I will like you to share with some other serving ideas.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6 people

    Ingredients
      

    Pineapple Sheera

    • ¼ cup fine sooji rava, semolina flour
    • 2 Tbsp ghee clarified butter
    • ½ cup pineapple crushed, unsweetened canned pineapple
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • Sooji Sheera
    • ¼ cup fine sooji rava, semolina flour
    • 2 Tbsp ghee clarified butter
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • ⅛ tsp cardamom powder
    • 1 Tbsp almonds sliced

    For Garnishing

    • 1 Tbsp sliced pistachios

    Instructions
     

    Making Pineapple Sheera

    • Drain the water from pineapple and set aside, don’t discard the water, will be used later.
    • Melt the ghee in a frying pan on medium heat. Add sooji and roast stirring constantly this will take about 2-3 minutes. Sooji will have a light sweet aroma, do not brown the sooji. Add the pineapple, mix it well stir for 2-3 more minutes.
    • Add sugar mix well, add pineapple syrup and water mix it well. cook till the water evaporated. Sheera should be the consistency of soft sticky dough. After it will cool off sheera will become little more dry.

    Making Sooji ka Sheera

    • Melt the ghee in a frying pan on medium heat. Add sooji and roast to brown color; stirring constantly this will take about 5 to 8 minutes. After sooji is roasted half the way add almonds and roast with sooji. Sooji should be brown in color and will have a light sweet aroma.
    • Add the sugar, mix add the water slowly to sooji as water will splatter. Add cardamom, turn down the heat to medium low and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes. Sheera should be the consistency of thick batter. Note: as sheera will cool it will be thicker in consistency.

    Notes

    Serving: In an individual serving bowl serve both sheera side by side and garnish with pistachios. Make them in cupcake shape use about 3 oz cups or use the size you prefer. 
    Fill the cups half the way with pineapple sheera and level it, then fill the cup with sooji sheera and let it sit for about 10 minutes. 
    Over the plate take them out upside down, now you have pineapple sheere on the top, or you may keep sooji sheera on the top, garnish with pistachios. 
    I call them Sheera Cake Bites. You also enjoy Paneer Malai Ladoo, Moong Dal Ladoos, Apple vegan cake, Gujia
    Keyword Ananas Halwa, Eggless Dessert, Homemade, Pineapple Halwa, Quick And Easy, Sattvik Food, semolina, Sooji Halwa
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  • Chocolate Almond Candy

    Chocolate Almond Candy

    Chocolate Almond Candy

    Chocolate Almond Candy

    This is a quick, yummy homemade candy dessert. This is a very simple quick and easy recipe with few ingredients. These candies will be loved by kids and adults alike.
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup almonds coarsely ground
    • 1-1/4 cup baking chocolate semi-sweet, chopped in small pieces
    • 3 tbsp condense milk sweetened

    Instructions
     

    • Grease a 12 inch flat plate or wax paper and set aside.
    • I am using microwave to melt the chocolate this is easy and quick way to melt, but be careful and, don’t over cook the chocolate. Make sure every utensil you are using to melt the chocolate is dry. If any water comes in contact with the chocolate, it will become grainy and unusable
    • Use microwaveable bowl that doesn't retain too much heat.
    • Microwave chocolate at 30 seconds interval, three times and mix it every time with spoon. If you are able to mix most of the chocolate smoothly, don’t heat any more, keep mixing till all the chocolate melts.
    • In a bowl add almonds, condense milk and 1 tablespoons of melted chocolate.
    • Grease your palms and make the mix into dough. Divide it into 16 equal parts or your preferred size. Roll them into balls.
    • Dip one almond ball into the chocolate, pick using a fork making sure it is coated all around, tip it lightly to drip the extra chocolate and put it over a greased plate. Repeat the same process with remaining balls.
    • Set aside it takes 7-8 hours before chocolate is completely dry.
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  • Malpua (Indian Pancake Dessert)

    Malpua (Indian Pancake Dessert)

    Malpua (Indian Pancake Dessert)

    Malpua (Indian Pancake Dessert)

    Malpuas are Indian version of pancake topped with reduced flavored milk known as rabdi… This is a mouth watering classic Indian dessert made for festive occasions.
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 3 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 2-1/2 cup of milk
    • 1/3 cup all purpose flour (maida plain flour)
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • Approx. 1/3 cup water use as needed
    • 1/2  tbsp cardamom crushed (ilachi)
    • 2 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
    • 2 tbsp sliced pistachios (pista) for garnishing

    Instructions
     

    • Boil milk in heavy bottom pan over medium high heat till it reduces to about 1 cup, stir the milk occasionally and keep scrapping the sides. Add the cardamom and mix. This should take about 15 minutes after milk comes to boil. This is known as rabdi.
    • In a bowl mix flour, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 1/3 cup of milk (rabdi), and about 1/3 cup or as needed water to make a smooth batter of pouring consistency. Keep the batter for about four to five hours before making the malpua.
    • Add the remaining sugar to remaining milk (rabdi) and mix, set aside. This will be used for garnishing.
    • Heat the non stick skillet over medium heat and grease it generously. Let the skillet get moderately hot.
    • Pour approx. 1-1/4 tablespoons batter to the skillet and gently spread to 2-1/2 inch circle, to form a pancake. After top of the batter start drying spread about ½ teaspoon of clarified butter. Wait another minute and flip the malpua.
    • Malpua should be golden brown on both sides.
    • Set the malpuas in serving plate and pour about 1 teaspoon of reduced milk over and garnish with pistachios.
    • Malpuas are ready to serve.
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  • Dodha Burfi Recipe

    Dodha Burfi Recipe

    Dodha Burfi (Punjabi Milk Fudge)

    Dodha Burfi – Punjabi Milk Fudge

    Dodha is a very traditional and festive dessert from state of Punjab. It is best described as an Indian version of fudge. It is made with milk, sugar, and nuts. With this delicious combination of ingredients how can one resist this scrumptious quick and easy dessert?
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 20 pieces

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cup milk
    • 1-1/2 cup heavy cream
    • 2 cup sugar
    • 3 tbsp fine crack wheat (dahlia)
    • 1 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
    • 1 cup crushed cashews (kaju)
    • 1 cup crushed almonds (badam)
    • 2 tbsp coco powder
    • 2 tbsp sliced pistachios for garnishing

    Instructions
     

    • In a small pan stir fry crack wheat with butter over medium heat, till it turns brown in color. Set aside.
    • In a heavy bottom pan over medium high heat boil the milk, and heavy cream, together.
    • Let it boil till milk begins to thicken for about 40 minutes, stir occasionally and clean the sides to avoid the milk build up.
    • Add crack wheat and sugar mix well and keep cooking for about 20 more minutes and stirring occasionally and clean the sides to avoid the milk build up.
    • Add coco powder mix well, add cashews and almonds stir continuously till milk has become like soft dough and Burfi start leaving the sides of the pan and also Burfi has start leaving the butter. This should take about 15 minutes.
    • Transfer the Dodha to 12 inch plate shaping it into square or rectangle in about ½ inch thick.
    • While Dodha is still warm cut them in about one inch square. Sprinkle the pistachios over Dodha and lightly press them in.
    • Dodha is ready to serve when it is at room temperature. Dhoda will stay good for about 2 weeks at room temperature or refrigerate for 2-3 months.

    Notes

    Notes
    I am using coco powder for not giving the flavor of chocolate but to give the dark brown color traditional Dodha Burfi has.
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  • Pistachio Phirni Recipe

    Pistachio Phirni Recipe

    Pistachio Phirni

    Pistachio Phirni (Rice Pudding)

    Pistachio Phirni is a popular North Indian dessert. This is a delicious creamy eggless pudding. Phirni is made with rice, milk and sugar, and has wonderful creamy texture. Ingredients are the same as Rice Kheer but the taste is very different. This is an easy recipe to make.
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/4 cup rice
    • 3-1/4 cup of milk
    • 1/2 cup  sugar
    • Few strings of saffron
    • 6 cardamom pods shelled and crushed
    • 1/4 cup  pistachios

    Instructions
     

    • Wash rice and soak it for about half an hour.
    • Drain the water. Blend rice to a fine texture adding few spoons of milk as needed to blend. Add about ¼ cup of milk to make a runny batter. Keep aside.
    • Soak the pistachios in hot water for at least 10 minutes, while water is still warm drain the water and rub the pistachio with paper towel and remove the skin and dry them. Slice or crush the pistachios and keep aside.
    • Boil the milk on heavy bottom pan over medium high heat; wet the pan before adding the milk to avoid the milk burning in bottom of the pan.
    • After milk start to boil lower the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 12 minutes.
    • 6. Add rice to the boiling milk slowly and keep stirring continuously, making sure rice does not become lumpy, milk will become thick. Let it boil for about 3-4 minutes stirring continuously.
    • Next add the sugar, cardamom powder, saffron and pistachios save about 1 tablespoon of pistachios for garnishing.
    • Let it boil for another 4-5 minutes over low medium heat while stirring continuously, it will be consistency of thick batter. Turn off the heat.
    • Shift the Phirni to the serving bowl while it is still hot as Phirni start getting thick as it cools. Garnish with pistachios.
    • Serve chill!
    Keyword 2 Minutes Dessert
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  • Fruit and Cracker Dessert

    Fruit and Cracker Dessert

    Fruit and Cracker Dessert topped with chocolate sauce and almond slices

    Two Minute Fruit and Cracker Dessert

    One evening while playing cards with my husband, Alex, and my son’s mother-in-law, Alex suddenly asked for something sweet. I didn’t have any dessert prepared and all we had in the house was ice cream and some chocolate. Alex has always been super innovative with his food combinations, and this recipe is just that, a product of desperation. At first, my kids and grand-kids made faces when they heard what it was made of, but with a little bit of tweaking, it has become a simple dessert that our entire family has been preparing during this quarantine.
    When I say it only takes two minutes, I truly mean it. And it is so easy to make, that even my youngest grandchild can put it together in no time.
    The graham cracker pairs well with the creaminess of the cream cheese while still giving a nice crunch. The fruit adds natural sweetness and the drizzle on top of either chocolate or caramel is the perfect cherry on top. Just bring out the ingredients and everyone can help themselves.
    Today I have a very special guest star my grandson Shaan who is helping me out with today’s recipe. Behind the scenes, I also have my granddaughter, Rhea, helping to film the video. We will be making a Fruit and cracker dessert, that is kid friendly and simply delicious.
    For this recipe is quick and easy as there is no cooking involved, and the ingredient measurement I am providing only as a guide.
    Recipe will serve 2.
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    Prep Time 2 minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes
    Total Time 2 minutes
    Course Dessert
    Servings 2 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 graham crackers
    • 8 Tbsp cream cheese approximately
    • 8 strawberries thinly sliced
    • 2 Tbsp chocolate ganache
    • 2 Tbsp almonds thinly sliced

    Instructions
     

    • Spread the cream cheese over all the graham crackers
    • Next spread the slices of strawberries. Now cover them with another graham cracker to make them into sandwich.
    • Drizzle with chocolate ganache. And garnish with almonds, that gives a nice crunch and beautiful look.
    • Fruit and Cracker Dessert has nice crunch when it is eaten while making after 5 minutes crackers start getting soft.

    Notes

    This dessert can be made with any other fruits and toppings of your choice. I also love making these with bananas and kiwi, and I also like topping it off with caramel sauce. You can buy caramel sauce and chocolate ganache they are readily available. I generally keep homemade chocolate ganache and caramel on hand. They are easy to make and have a long shelf life.
    Keyword 2 Minutes Dessert, Banana, Carmel Sauce, Chocolate Ganache, Cream Cheese, Crispy, Fun Dessert, Gram Crackers, Home Made, Hot Chocolate, indian sweet, Kid Friendly, Kiwi, Mango Cheese Cake, Mango Salsa, Quick And Easy, Strawberry, Sweet, Vegetarian
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  • Date and Nut Ladoo

    Date and Nut Ladoo

    Date and Nut Ladoo (Healthy Indian Candy) Recipe by Manjula

    Date and Nut Ladoo

    This recipe is for Date and Nut Ladoo, or Candy as we call them at home. For my grand kids they are like candy and they love it. Adapted from my friend Renu’s recipe, when I tried this ladoo for the first time, I said WOW. I could not believe the main ingredient was only dates. That surprised me because I am not very fond of dates. This was the first time I have tasted date ladoos flavored with coco powder. This is a quick and easy recipe. Like me if you are using roasted nuts then there is a little or no cooking involved? This is a guilt free healthy snack (no sugar or butter added). Date ladoos are also vegan and gluten free. It's hard to eat just one!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 18 ladoos

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup dates pitted and chopped (khajoor)
    • 1-1/2 cups mixed nuts roasted and roughly chopped, I am using almonds, pistachios, cashews, and pecans
    • 2 tablespoons coco powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon oil to oil your palms

    Instructions
     

    • Soften the chopped dates in microwave for 30 seconds.
    • Blend the dates in the food processor until they become to the paste, this should take about 10 seconds, add coffee, coco, and salt blend it again until all the ingredients nicely incorporated about 10 seconds. Add the nuts to the food processor and blend it for about 15 seconds. Nuts should be still chunky.
    • Remove from food processor, oil your palm and knead the mix into dough, and divide them into 18 equal parts and roll them into ladoos.
    • Dates and nuts ladoos can be stored in air tight container for a month or more.

    Notes

    Notes: if you do not have roasted nuts dry roast them individually for about 3 minutes on medium heat and use your choice of nuts.
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  • Sweet (Boundi) Boondi

    Sweet (Boundi) Boondi

    Sweet Boondi

    Sweet (Boundi) Boondi

    Boondies are a mouthwatering snack like dessert. Boondies are small fried round drops made with gram flour (besan). Traditionally ladoos are made from sweet boondies. Ladoos are popular for special party occasions, like graduation, marriage, birth of child etc. I am planning do the boondies with my favorite variations. 
    When I am making boondies my grandkids are fascinated watching, how the little balls are forming, by just pouring the batter through the ladle with holes. Sweet boondies are all time favorite with my family, with little variations of their choice.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 29 minutes
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6 people

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup besan (gram flour) available in Indian grocery stores
    • 1 teaspoon sooji fine (semolina)
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • Approx. 3/4 cup of water

    For syrup

    • 1-1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
    • Few drops of lemon juice

    Oil to deep fry

    • The critical part of boondi making is to use the right kind of flat skimmer, or ladle with several round holes. It is used for the batter to drop through the holes into the hot oil to form the little pearl shaped fried balls( Boondies).

    Instructions
     

    • Boil the water and sugar in a sauce pan on medium high heat, stir to dissolve the sugar, lower the heat to low and let it simmer for2 to 3 minutes. Turn the heat off.
    • Mix the besan and sooji. Add water slowly and make the batter to pourable consistency, batter should have no lumps and is very smooth. Add the oil mix it well.
    • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Frying pan should have at least 1” of oil. Oil should be moderately hot, to test the oil drop a batter in the oil, batter should rise immediately without changing color.
    • Hold the skimmer about 2 inches above the oil over the center of the frying pan. Pour some of the batter onto the skimmer to cover all of the holes.
    • Batter will start dropping through the holes into the oil. If the batter doesn’t drop right away through the holes. Add little more water to the batter and start again. Drop enough boondesi into the oil so they just cover the surface of the oil in frying pan in a single layer.
    • Fry the boondies until the sound of sizzling stops and boondies are light gold in color. Lift the boondi out of the oil with a slotted spoon (this allows excess oil to drip back into the frying pan) and put them directly into the warm syrup and mix.
    • Before making the next batch of boondies, wipe clean the skimmer. This helps to keep the boondi round.
    • Repeat the process of making boondi and adding to the syrup with rest of the batter. You may have to adjust the heat in between while making boondies.
    • When finished frying the boondies, let them soak in the syrup for few minutes. Add the crushed cardamom to the syrup. Drain the excess syrup. Boondies are ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving suggestions
    1. For Sweet boondies: Garnish the boondies with sliced almonds and pistachios.
    2. Garnish with chocolate gnash.
    3. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
    4. Other ways to serve boondi:   With yogurt to make raita a popular side dish.
    5. Serve them as salted snack adding chat masala.
     
     Note: To serve Boondies as raita or salted snack do not add the boondi in sugar syrup. They make a crunchy dish.
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  • Papaya Berry Halwa

    Recipe submitted by Anasuya

    Papaya Berry Halwa

    Recipe submitted by Anasuya

    Papaya Berry Halwa is a simple delicious sweet with no artificial color. I used brown sugar instead of white sugar as it gives natural color to it. It can be served warm or cold. This dessert is a gluten free, vegan option and is an alternate to actual sooji halwa.
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Ripe papaya (Peel,remove seeds,cut into small pieces)
    • 1/4 cup Raspberry
    • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
    • 1/4 cup Milk
    • 2 Tbsp All Purpose Flour(Maida)
    • 4 Tbsp Ghee
    • 1/4 Tbsp Cardamom Powder
    • few Cashewnuts & Raisins

    Instructions
     

    • Grind Papaya and Raspberry in to a smooth paste in a blender with milk.
    • Keep this aside.
    • Heat 1 Tbsp of ghee in a pan and fry the cashews and raisins, remove them
    • and keep them aside. In the same ghee, add Maida and roast for a minute and
    • remove it from the stove and keep that separate.
    • Melt one Tablespoon of ghee in the pan and add Papaya/Berry paste to it.
    • Keep frying this mixture while its getting cooked till all the moisture is absorbed.
    • Keep the stove on medium heat.
    • Now add Brown Sugar to this and you can see the color of the Halwa turns little darker. Stir continuously
    • till it blends well with the puree and then add the roasted Maida and remaining ghee slowly to this and keep
    • stirring for 2-3 more minutes till the mixture becomes thick and starts leaving
    • the sides of the pan. Sprinkle Cardamom Powder and mix well. Remove from
    • the stove. Garnish with fried Cashews and Raisins. Yummy Delicious Halwa is ready!
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  • Til Ka Ladoo – Sesame Candy

    Til Ka Ladoo – Sesame Candy

    Til Ka Ladoo

    Til Ka Ladoo – Sesame Candy

    Til ka ladoo is a traditional winter sweet. This is a simple recipe made with til and jaggery. Til is sesame seed and jaggery is unrefined cane sugar.
    You can also enjoy them as sesame candy. Til ka ladoos are also made on various festivals especially for Makar Sankranti and also like a regular sweet snack munchies.
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 20 ladoos

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup sesame seeds, til
    • 1 cup jaggery or gur broken in small pieces, available at Indian grocery store
    • 3 tablespoons clarified butter, ghee
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed cardamom
    • 1/2 cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Grease a plate and set aside.
    • In a frying pan roast the sesame seeds on medium heat stirring continuously. Sesame seeds will become light golden brown. This should take 4-5 minutes. Take the seeds out in a bowl. Set aside.
    • In the same frying pan heat the water and add the jaggery.
    • Simmer over medium heat till it starts caramelizing and forms a ball when you add a drop of syrup in cold water. This should take 4-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
    • Add ghee, cardamom, and roasted sesame seeds mix it thoroughly with melted jaggery.
    • Transfer it in greased plate; take one tablespoon of mixture in your palm and make them into round ball, this should be half the size of golf balls.
    • Make all the ladoos while mix is still warm.
    • Sesame seed ladoo can be stored for months.

    Notes

    Variation:
    Til Ka Ladoo can be also made as burfi.
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  • Eggless Whole Wheat Coconut Cookies

    Eggless Whole Wheat Coconut Cookies

    Eggless Whole Wheat Coconut Cookies

    Eggless Whole Wheat Coconut Cookies

    These Whole Wheat Eggless Coconut Cookies are an absolute delight to have as a snack and goes best with a cup of afternoon tea or coffee. They are vegan, healthy and a better alternative to the regular cookies.
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    Course Snack
    Cuisine Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 1/2 cup Wheat Flour
    • 1/4 cup Sugar
    • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Dessicated Coconut
    • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
    • A pinch of Salt
    • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Essence
    • 1 tbsp Milk or as needed
    • 1.5 tbsp Unsweetened Dessicated Coconut for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Grind the sugar into a fine powder and set aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 180 degree C.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the butter and powdered sugar and mix it until light and creamy.
    • Add the vanilla and salt and combine.
    • Now add the wheat flour and coconut to it and mix everything.
    • Then sprinkle the milk little by little over it and mix well to make smooth dough.
    • The dough should be very soft.
    • Divide the cookie dough into 10 – 12 round balls and flatten them with your palms to shape the cookies.
    • Dip the top side of the cookies into the coconut and place them on a baking tray spacing about 1 inch apart.
    • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 18 minutes at 180 degree C.
    • Remove them from the oven and let them cool down for 2 – 3 minutes.
    • Place them on a wire rack and allow them to cool.
    • They will be soft when taken out, but will firm up once they cool.
    • Store in an airtight container.
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  • Baked Apples filled with Cinnamon Muesli

    Baked Apples filled with Cinnamon Muesli

    Recipe submitted by Rangadevi Dasi

    Baked apples filled with Cinnamon Muesli

    Baked Apples filled with Cinnamon Muesli

    Baked apples are wonderful healthy dessert for a cold winter day, it warm up our body and the cinnamon apple smell that emanates when the apples are baked creates very cozy atmosphere in the house.
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Indian

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 big Apples
    • 4 tbsp Butter
    • 4 tbsp Oat flakes
    • 4 tbsp Raw sugar
    • 2 tsp Raisins
    • ½ tsp Cinnamon powder
    • ½ tsp Vanilla sugar
    • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
    • 2 tbsp cream fresh (or sour cream or whipped cream for decoration)

    Instructions
     

    • Cut off the top of an apple and empty it inside with help of a knife and a spoon.
    • Save some pieces of apple that you took out and cut into small pieces.
    • Melt butter in a small pot and mix melted butter with oat flakes, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla sugar, walnuts, raisins and pieces of apple.
    • Fill the mixture inside the apples.
    • Place the apples on a baking dish and bake in pre-heated own 180 C for 15v min.
    • When the apples are soft and the filling is crunchy on the top take the apples out, let cool for 5-10 min.
    • Serve when apples are warm,but not hot, decorate with cream fresh or sour cream or whipped cream before serving.
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  • Snowman Coconut Ladoo

    Snowman Coconut Ladoo

    Recipe submitted by Sasi K.

    Snowman Coconut Ladoo

    Snowman Coconut Ladoo

    I made this beautiful kids friendly delicious snowman coconut ladoos for last year Christmas party and it was a top hit. As soon as I placed them on the table, all I heard was “WOW!” and that’s it. They got vanished in a glimpse of a second and of course, they were generous enough to leave me with a plate at least.
    This was the talk for a while among my family and friends. I had so much fun decorating them and that’s the time I got the idea of recreating this with my baby nephew. He was as thrilled as I was and we had an awesome aunt-nephew time together which is ineffable. Let your precious moment begins with your little ones as well! Its a fun sweet snack that would be enjoyable to eat and treat to people of all ages.
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    Ingredients
      

    Coconut Ladoo

    • 1 1/2 cup Sweetened Desiccated Coconut
    • 1/2 cup Condensed Milk
    • 1 tsp Ghee

    Instructions
     

    • Heat 1tsp ghee in a low-medium flame on a non-stick pan and lightly roast 1 cup of desiccated coconut in it for 5 secs. DO NOT Burn them! (Remaining ½ cup of desiccated coconut will be used to roll in the ladoos.)
    • Remove the ghee-coconut aromatic mixture from the fire and let it cool completely.

    Notes

    Snowman Edible Accessories (Refer to the picture for ideas)
    • Hat ———- Mini Reese’s chocolates or mini Rolo or any chocolates that look like mini hat.
    • Eyes ———Chocolate vermicelli candies or Oreo cookie crumbs
    • Nose ——– Mini bead candies
    • Mouth —— Mini vermicelli candies
    • Scarf ——– Sour belts candy (Cut them into thin strips)
    • Buttons —– Mini heart candies
     
     
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  • Biscuit Cream Pudding

    Biscuit Cream Pudding

    Recipe submitted by Asha

    Biscuit Cream Pudding

    Biscuit Cream Pudding

    Biscuit Cream Pudding was a dessert that my mother used to make. It's sinful because its loaded with high fat cream, but is absolutely yummy. Biscuit Cream Pudding has layers of biscuit alternated with layers of sweetened whipped cream. Biscuit cream pudding is not a dessert you can make often but it is a dish you should try at least once and goes well with parties and elaborate dinner plans.
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    Ingredients
      

    • 150 ml Heavy cream
    • 15-20 biscuits Milk Biscuits
    • 4-5 tbspns Sugar
    • 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence
    • 1 tsp Instant coffee powder
    • 3/4 cup Water

    Instructions
     

    • Make coffee decoction with instant coffee powder and luke warm water. Let it cool.
    • Freeze the mixing bowl and beater for 2-3 hours.
    • Pour the cream into the mixing bowl and whip the cream using the beater till the cream becomes almost stiff.
    • Add the sugar and whip the cream till it forms soft peaks.
    • Dip the biscuits in the coffee decoction and layer them on a bowl (You can try layering it on an oval plate as well since it might be easier to cut and serve).
    • Spread the cream on top of the layer of biscuits.
    • Now repeat the process with another layer of biscuits followed by cream till the biscuits are over.
    • Ensure that the whipped cream is the top most layer.
    • Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving.
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