Gold-Inspired Mithais And Dishes Made On Dhanteras

Indians have a tradition of investing in gold and silver coins, jewellery, and utensils. But how about adding a symbol of prosperity and wealth to the Dhanteras spread with saffron, turmeric, and gold leaves? Check out the gold-inspired treats and beverages.

What are your plans ahead of Dhanteras? If you are thinking of investing in gold or other assets, how about gold-inspired mithai? Since gold signifies good health, prosperity, and wealth, all things good should also be reflected in the auspicious platter. While most people buy gold jewellery, coins, and utensils, you can take this tradition up a notch and seek Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings for your food platter. Either you can use gold varq for the presentation or prepare golden-hued desserts. Imagine a dessert platter that shines like gold. Who would not want to dig in? This article has a curated list of gold-inspired desserts. Take a look.

Kesari Halwa

This is a recipe of your regular sooji halwa, only it will be adorned with red gold, aka saffron. It is one of the most expensive spices in the world and imparts a golden hue to any dish that you prepare. From rava to rice, it is added for its unique and irresistible aroma and makes the dish appear vibrant. When sooji is cooked in milk, sugar has dissolved, add saffron soaked in warm milk. It will instantly transform the appearance of halwa. For garnish, add a few strands on the top, and the slow leaching of saffron hue will create beautiful patterns over rava.

Motichoor Ladoo

Motichoor ladoo are already available in yellow and orange hues. You can replicate the same recipe, but to amp it up, sprinkle gold dust. Yes! You read that right. Gold dust is edible, and it is used in cooking. Use a brush to add gold dust on the yellow boondi and make the regular ladoos appear regal. You can also use gold varq to adorn the top of the sweet balls. It can be offered to Gods and Goddesses, and even packed in hampers to be exchanged with friends and loved ones on Diwali.

Badam Halwa

Badam halwa can also be transformed into a gold-inspired delight by using saffron. The best part? You don’t have to work too much to add a twist to this recipe. Badal halwa already glistens like gold. Add saffron and milk blend to it, and this will be one dish that will be licked off plates as soon as it is served. Don’t forget to garnish it with almond slivers and raisins. One thing that you must keep in mind while making this halwa is the use of ghee. It contains healthy fats and enriches the recipe with many essential nutrients.

Besan Ladoo

Besan ladoos have a golden hue that comes from roasting the gram flour in ghee. Follow the same process and mix besan with powdered sugar, almond slivers and pounded cashews. Sprinkle cardamom on the top and shape the blend into small balls. Once arranged on a tray, lay gold varq on the top and brush off the extra. Your homemade mithai will look luscious as if prepared by a master chef. You can pound a few strands of saffron and sprinkle the powder on the top of ladoos to amp up their price.

Zarda Pulao

This is a Mughali dish prepared across India and known by different names. Golden fragrant rice is sweet and served with a garnish of nuts. It is a royal dish that instantly elevates the spread and can be accompanied by dal fry, paneer curry, and makhana-based gravy. It adds subtle sweetness to the Diwali spread and instantly catches the eyeballs of guests. Whether you enjoy sweet with savoury or not, you won’t be able to resist a second serving of this dish. The best garnish is ghee-roasted cashews, raisins, and almonds.

Ghevar

Rajasthani ghevar can be a tempting addition to the Dhanteras and Diwali spread, especially if you and your guests have a sweet tooth. The golden brown cobweb-like dessert can be garnished with an edible gold leaf after you have soaked it in sugar syrup. Top it with cream and add a sprinkle of saffron for the gold hue. This showstopper will make everyone start the meal with desserts rather than starters. Not to mention how impeccably it will bring together the entire meal and make it Instagram-worthy.

Kesar Peda

Pedas are milk-based desserts that are quintessential to the Diwali and Dhanteras spread. When you make it with saffron strands, it adds a luxe look and elevates the dish instantly. If you compare the saffron-infused version with the regular one on any food aggregator platform, you will observe a huge difference in price. You can also top the mithai with a gold leaf and make it glitzy and glamorous to match the fairy lights adorning the walls and windows. You can offer it to Goddess Lakshmi on Dhanteras and even pack it in DIY gift hampers.

Jalebi

Jalebi in a Diwali spread? Sure, why not? The golden-orange soaked traditional sweet is alluring for people who don’t even have a sweet tooth. Once the round circles are deep-fried, soak them in saffron-infused syrup. You can serve it with rabri topped with pounded pistachios and gold dust. You can also add gold varq to the jalebi itself, and the regular sweet delight will look like a gourmet delight. Serve it standalone or simply with curd, just like Uttar Pradesh style.

Golden Milk

For a beverage, how about serving golden milk? Prepared with turmeric, it is a nourishing and delicious drink that goes with Indian delicacies prepared on festive occasions. Pound cashews, almonds, pistachios, and other nuts and add them to the milk. Refrigerate before pouring into flute glasses. Not only will you add a traditional touch to the spread, but you will also be reinforcing the idea of wellness. Don’t forget to garnish it with a few saffron strands for the aroma and hue.