Happy Teej 2024 : One such vibrant and joyous festival is Teej, which heralds the arrival of the monsoon in India and Nepal. It’s a time for feasting, fasting, and celebrating with loved ones. Much as the act of fasting is central to Teej, this festival is also associated with the preparation and serving of a wide range of delicacies. As the year 2024 ushers in Teej, here are a host of delicious and easy-to-make snacks you can prepare at home to make the occasion all that special.
Ghewar Essentially, this is a very traditional sweet, disk-shaped in appearance, made with wheat flour, ghee, and sugar syrup and is usually garnished with almond slivers. This traditional dessert from Rajasthan serves exclusively during Teej. It may appear a bit difficult to prepare at home; however, a little practice can help you master this delicate dish. Mix flour, ghee, and water to have a batter for the same. Deep-fry the batter in ghee until a lacey texture forms, then coat it in sugar syrup and sprinkle with nuts for finishing touches.
Besan Ladoo
Besan Ladoo is an easy and mouthwatering dessert that requires just gram flour, ghee, and sugar. For these, for instance, roast the gram flour in ghee until it turns golden brown and has a raised smell of nuts. Add the cardamom powder and sugar to the mixture. Then, shape into small balls. These ladoos are a favorite among children and adults alike but are really very easy to be made.
Samosa
Samosas are one of the all-time Indian snacks and an integral part of Teej celebrations. Spicy potato fillings boost the flavor of the crispy pastry pockets, making them too good to resist. To prepare samosas, first make a dough with flour, oil, and water, then fill it with boiled potatoes, peas, and spices; deep-fry the samosas until golden brown and enjoy with mint chutney, hot.
Kachori
Kachoris are another perfect Teej snack, those deep-fried pastries stuffed with a spicy lentil mixture. Soak the lentils and grind them with the spices for the filling. Then, encase it within a dough of wheat flour and water, fry crispy, and enjoy with any chutney of your choice.
Malpua
Malpua is a pancake sweet dessert that is exemplary during festivals. To make the malpua, prepare a batter with flour, milk, and sugar. Fry them until it turns golden brown in color. Dip the malpuas in sugar syrup after frying and serve warm, sprinkled with chopped nuts.
Bring Home these Easy-to-Make Snacks with Family and Friends during Teej 2024. These homemade treats will add fun and flavor to the celebrations, making them even more memorable.
