7 Gujarati Sweets That Define Tradition and Taste

Rivanshi Rakhrai 

This deliciously creamy rice pudding is cooked with milk, sugar, and spices, and often garnished with nuts

Doodhpak

A traditional Gujarati sweet made from coarsely ground wheat, jaggery, and ghee, Kansar is often served during special ceremonies.

Kansar

Originating from Surat, Ghari is a sweet treat filled with mawa (sweetened milk solids) and flavored with cardamom, perfect for festive occasions.

Ghari

A delicious flatbread stuffed with a sweet mixture of jaggery and lentils, Puran Poli is a festive delight in Gujarati households.

Puran Poli

A cool and refreshing dessert made from strained yogurt, Shrikhand is sweetened with sugar and enhanced with the fragrance of saffron and cardamom.

Shrikhand

This creamy, slow-cooked dessert made from thickened milk and flavored with cardamom and saffron is a must-try during celebrations.

Basundi

A rich and aromatic gram flour fudge infused with ghee and garnished with nuts, Mohanthal is a festive favorite in Gujarat.

Mohanthal

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