By Mehak Pal
Published Aug 23, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

Raksha Bandhan 2023: 5 sweets to celebrate the festival

Raksha Bandhan is just around the corner, here are five Indian sweets you can prepare at home on the special occasion

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Besan ki barfi

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This delectable sweet dish is made with gram flour. You can add chopped nuts to it

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Sweet potato halwa

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A thick pudding made with sweet potato or shakarkandi with loads of ghee and cashews. You can sweeten it with grated jaggery

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Shrikhand

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 It is a traditional Gujarati dessert made with hung curd, sugar, or honey and seasoned with kesar

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Coconut ke ladoo

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Coconut laddoo is a popular Indian dessert that is often made during festivals or celebrations

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Kheer

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Kheer is a creamy and smooth dessert that can be served both, chilled and warm. You can add kesar and roasted dry fruits and nuts

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