India is a land of diverse cultures, and our rich cuisine reflects its diversity. Indian cuisine is famous for its spices, flavors, and mouth-watering desserts. Indians love their sweets, which is an integral part of the cuisine. From Gulab Jamun to Jalebi, Indian sweets are known worldwide for their unique taste and texture.
Here we have gathered the three popular Indian desserts perfect to end a sumptuous meal – Rabdi, Phirni, and Gulab Jamun. You can make the same at your home with some ingredients that we will follow further in the article. Keep reading.
Rabdi
Ingredients:
- 1 liter Nestlé a+ Nourish Milk
- 1 can Nestlé MILKMAID
- 2 tablespoons Nestlé Everyday Shahi Ghee
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- A few strands of Saffron
- Chopped nuts for garnishing
Directions for preparing Rabdi recipe:
– Pour Nestlé a+ Nourish Milk into a skillet with a thick bottom and heat until boiling.
– Turn down the heat and simmer the mixture until it is reduced to half.
– Mix thoroughly after adding the Nestlé MILKMAID.
– Stirring regularly, boil the mixture for a further 10 to 15 minutes or until it thickens and turns creamy.
– Mix thoroughly before adding the cardamom powder and Saffron.
– Stop the heat and let it cool.
– For at least two hours, refrigerate the rabdi.
– Add chopped nuts as a garnish, then serve cold.
Phirni
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 liter Nestlé a+ Nourish Milk
- 1 can Nestlé MILKMAID
- 2 tablespoons Nestlé Everyday Shahi Ghee
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- A few strands of Saffron
- 1 teaspoon Rose Water
- Chopped nuts for garnishing
Directions for an authentic Phirni recipe:
– After washing, soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.
– Rice should be drained of water and ground into a thick paste.
– Nestlé Everyday Shahi Ghee should be heated in a pan with a thick bottom.
– For two to three minutes, add the rice paste and sauté.
– Bring it to a boil, then add Nestlé + Nourish Milk.
– As the rice cooks and the sauce thickens, turn the heat down and let it simmer.
– Mix thoroughly before adding Nestlé MILKMAID, cardamom powder, Saffron, & rose water.
– Stop the heat and let it cool.
– Phirni should be chilled in the fridge for at least two hours.
– Add chopped nuts as a garnish, then serve cold.
Gulab Jamun
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Nestlé MILKMAID
- 1/2 cup Milk Powder
- 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 tablespoons Nestlé Everyday Shahi Ghee
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- A few drops of Rose Water
Directions for an authentic Gulab Jamun recipe:
– In a mixing bowl, combine Nestlé MILKMAID, milk powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and Nestlé Everyday Shahi Ghee to form a smooth dough.
– Divide the dough into small balls of equal size.
– Heat the oil in a pan and fry the dough balls until golden brown.
– Remove them from the oil and keep them aside.
– In another pan, mix sugar, water, cardamom powder, and rose water, and bring it to a boil.
– Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sugar syrup thickens.
– Add the fried dough balls to the sugar syrup and let them soak.
Conclusion
Indian food is renowned for its wide variety of flavors and sweets. The most well-liked and delectable sweets frequently presented to conclude a lavish dinner are rabdi, phirni, and gulab jamun. You can make these delicious treats at home and savor the sweet flavor of India by following the straightforward and simple to follow instructions provided above.
