Ghevar

Ghevar (Devanagari:घेवर) is a Rajasthani cuisine disc-shaped sweet made from ghee, flour, and sugar syrup.[1] It is traditionally associated with the month of Shravan and the Teej and Raksha Bandhan festivals.[2][3] Besides Rajasthan, it is also famous in the adjoining states of Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, western Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Ghevar
CourseDessert
Place of originIndia
Region or stateRajasthan
Main ingredientsMaida, Ghee, Sugar, Milk
Ingredients generally usedAlmonds, Pistachio, Saffron, Green Cardamom, Kewra
VariationsMava Ghevar, Malai Ghevar
Ghevar with Malai Topping

Preparation

Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet cake made with maida (refined wheat flour) and soaked in sugar syrup.[1][4] Flour, ghee, milk, and water are mixed to make a batter. The batter is then fried in ghee and the sweet is fried into a golden honeycomb-like disc.[3] Common toppings include spices and nuts.[5]

Variation

Ghevar comes in multiple varieties, including plain, mawa, and malai ghevar.[1] Ghevar can be soaked in sugar-water syrup or is often topped with rabdi.[5][6]

References
  1. Kumawat, Lovesh (2020). CUISINE. NotionPress. p. 111. ISBN 9781648501623.
  2. "Ghevar: A Delight of Indian Cuisine". Indiacanteen.tastyfix.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  3. INDIAN FOOD - Rajasthan State Top 10 Dishes. The Future Thing. 2019. p. 39.
  4. Laveesh, Bhandari (2009). Indian States At A Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts And Figures - Rajasthan. Pearson Education. pp. 29–30. ISBN 9788131723463.
  5. Fodor's Essential India With Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai & Kerala. Fodor's Travel. 2019. ISBN 9781640971233.
  6. Singh, Rocky; Sharma, Mayur (2011). Highway on My Plate - The Indian Guide to Roadside Eating. Random House Publishers.


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