17 Brilliant Step-by-step desserts for this festive season that you can easily make at home.

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No festival is complete without sweets. So come Krishnashtami, Durga Puja / Navratri , Ganesh Chaturthi or the most looked forward to festival of all- Diwali, we are either making or  buying  but definitely eating sweets.

There’s nothing wrong about it. It’s part of our culture. And it is even more important to teach our children to carry on the tradition- of cooking, eating and most importantly- appreciating Indian sweets.

Here are some delicious dessert recipes that can be easily made at home! So better get cooking!

Jalebi– step by step

the quintessential Indian dessert now made simple- a step by step recipe.

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Malpua – step by step

An authentic Bengali recipe that I learnt from my Mother-in-Law. It can be put together in minutes and is simply superb.

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Narkel Naru– step by step

Another delectable Bengali delicacy made with fresh coconut. You can never stop at one!

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Patishapta

An authentic make-ahead Bengali dessert made easily in minutes. Your guests will love this.

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Channar Payesh- ( Paneer Kheer)

A delicious  kheer/ pudding called Payesh in Bengali made with paneer

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Puranpoli-

a not so easy dish made simple with step by step recipes. Your family will love you for this!

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Rava Besan Ladu-

a superb laddu/ ladoo made with semolina and besan.

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Karanji – a step by step recipe

a superb snack stuffed with coconut and other goodies.

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Vermicelli Kheer / Shevayachi Kheer

a lovely kheer/ porridge easily made from Vermicelli.

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Bhapa Doi-

The quintessential Bengali dessert- Elegant yet simple can now be made in minutes!

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Modak-

the sweet stuffed dumpling that’s loved by kids- a step by step recipe

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Shrikhand

a very commonly made Dessert. Loved when my Mum used to make this.
Fret not, it’s really simple.

 

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Gulabjamun

Who can resist those lovely balls of sweetnedd soaking in sugar syrup. Sinfully, sweet, they remain the nation’s most favourite.

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Payesh-

Bengal’s divine rice pudding

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Rawa Naral Ladu- Semolina and Coconut laddus

A step by step recipe for this  tricky ladu. Never thought I’d get it like my grandma could.

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Pumpkin/ Butternut Squash Halwa

A stunning dessert made with coconut milk. Will simply make you lick the plate!

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Prasadacha Sheera / Suji Halwa

By whatever name you call it, this recipe made by women all over India continues to be the most loved by kids and adults alike.

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So what are you waiting for?

Get cooking!

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