Mahashivaratri Sweet Recipes

Got an insatiable sweet tooth? Try making this quick and easy carrot halwa, using carrots of course, condensed milk, ghee and loads of nuts.

Almond is a store house of healthy elements and when it comes to taste, this kernel establishes itself as one of the most liked nuts. Badam halwa has almond as its key ingredient, and the addition of ghee and saffron is enough to tickle the nose. This makes for a great dessert during festive seasons especially Diwali, Mahashivaratri and Durga Puja.

This Indian pudding is mostly made during festive seasons especially the Navratri celebrations when people keep fast. Soak tapioca pearls and add milk and cook. Adding cardamom powder will fill your kitchen with a mild delectable aroma. You can also add condensed milk to enrich the taste. Garnish with cashew nut and raisin.

All lo and behold, this dish is all set to upset the Apple Pie from the throne of favorite dessert. Apple cooked with assortment of dry-fruits in simmering milk, this Apple Kheer is worth dying for.

Cooking cannot get easier than this. All you need is bananas, ghee, cardamom and sugar! This dessert is more known in Kerala than other parts of the country and it is a must during Onam. This sweet dish will hardly consume your energy or time as it can be prepared within minutes. You can enrich its taste by adding almond and cashew nut garnishing.

Til Khoya Ladoo is a delicacy prepared during festive occasions especially during Mahashivaratri and Navratri. Til or sesame seeds are mixed with khoya (dried evaporated milk solids) to make the ladoos. Nuts such as almonds and pistas are also used in the preparation.