Festive Sweet Delights: Easy Recipes to Try This Dussehra

Dussehra, the festival of positivity and triumph, is celebrated with immense enthusiasm throughout India. It signifies the victory of good over evil and the epic conquest of Lord Rama over Ravana.

One of the most delightful traditions of Dussehra is exchanging sweets with families and friends, symbolising spreading joy and happiness.

Nestlé MILKMAID plays a pivotal role in this joyous tradition of exchanging sweets for Dussehra. How, you ask?

Well, gifting homemade sweets with the best ingredients and lots of love does true justice to this tradition.

Nestlé MILKMAID adds richness and flavour to your homemade sweets, bringing about an irresistible taste. It elevates your favourite traditional Dussehra sweets like gulab jamun, laddu, and kheer, and makes the preparation ever so easy

So, we have carefully crafted a delightful collection of Dussehra recipes to enjoy this Dussehra festival.

These Dussehra sweets recipes, with Nestlé MILKMAID, are sure to cater to a wide range of tastes, ensuring there is something to delight everyone during this joyous occasion.

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Kesar Shrikhand

Kesar Shrikhand is a true masterpiece of flavour and texture in a bowl, making it one of the special sweets for Dussehra! This delightful dessert captivates with its sweet, creamy goodness, heightened by a hint of saffron and cardamom for that extra burst of zing. The real magic happens when Nestlé MILKMAID is added. Typically, achieving the signature creamy texture in shrikhand takes a long time as coarse sugar is blended well into hung curd. MILKMAID imparts the right sweetness to shrikhand, blending instantly with hung curd. MILKMAID not only adds sweetness but also introduces a delightful richness that harmonises perfectly with saffron's aromatic allure. And those saffron strands, soaked in water, not only give it a mesmerising golden hue but also a subtle floral note that's simply enchanting. This is one of the top Dussehra recipes to try for elevating festive joy and delighting your taste buds.

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Amrakhand

Amrakhand, a delectable dessert, caresses your taste buds with its irresistibly creamy and velvety texture. And this dessert is a treat for mango lovers, to enjoy the taste of mangoes even after summer! Nestlé MILKMAID, coupled with strained curd, gives this dessert a unique flavour and texture. The delightful combination of Nestlé MILKMAID's sweetness and richness, and hung curd harmoniously blends with pureed mangoes in no time. This enchanting mix creates a tropical twist, ensuring a flavourful and enjoyable Amrakhand. Once ready, a quick chill in the fridge and your perfect Dussehra sweet is ready.

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Semiya Payasam

Let's dive right into the delicious world of Semiya Payasam or Seviyan Kheer, one of the Dussehra sweet recipes worth celebrating! This sweet dish has a wide appeal across the length and breadth of India. It is a creamy, dreamy treat that's like a warm, comforting hug on your dessert plate. While this simple dessert recipe doesn’t need much explaining, MILKMAID brings an irresistible richness and creaminess to the dessert, that’s difficult to achieve with milk and sugar alone. The roasted seviyan add a delightful contrasts in texture; and the sweet surprise of raisins and the satisfying crunch of nuts create a flavourful adventure waiting for you in every spoonful.

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Besan Laddu

Indulge your loved ones in the delightful goodness of Besan Laddus, the perfect sweets for Dussehra. These golden nuggets of sweetness are not just a treat, but an experience that can elevate any festive occasion. They're delicately crumbly due to their melt-in-the-mouth quality that's utterly irresistible. The secret? Nestlé MILKMAID. Adding MILKMAID to the dessert replaces sugar syrup, and ensures you get the perfectly sweet taste and smooth crumbly texture every time. MILKMAID seamlessly incorporates into the besan, enhancing its nutty goodness and creating a rich, decadent, and divine fusion. This transformation elevates the laddus beyond a simple sweet treat, turning them into an unforgettable dessert experience that enhances celebrations

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Coconut Laddu

Need a quick yet delightful fix for your festive dessert needs? Look no further. This 3 ingredient, 3 step dessert is sure to win everyone! Indulge in a delightful flavour adventure with these traditional Dussehra sweets, crafted with the amazing combination of Nestlé MILKMAID, milk powder, and grated coconut. With MILKMAID, these laddus go from being just your regular sweets to something truly extraordinary to savour during the festive season, giving you a mouthful of creamy goodness. As you stir the mixture, the aroma will definitely whisk you away to paradise. After preparing your mixture, you can add a playful element to your culinary adventure by involving your kids in shaping the laddus.

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Gulab Jamun

Ah, Gulab Jamun – the undisputed favourites of the dessert world that are universally adored. The outer layer is a golden-brown, slightly crispy, and delicately textured casing that encapsulates the most tender, syrup-soaked interior. Nestlé MILKMAID makes the texture incredibly soft, imparting it a melt in mouth quality that makes it impossible to stop at just one. It’s like a sweet, lingering embrace that makes every single bite an unforgettable experience. And when you dunk them into that aromatic, cardamom-infused sugar syrup, they soak up the sweetness like little sponges, becoming irresistible flavour bombs. This Dussehra, celebrate the victory of good over evil with this all-time favourite traditional Dussehra sweets.

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Rabdi

Rabdi is an utterly tempting dessert! It’s like a luxurious, velvety dream that offers pure joy to anyone lucky enough to savour its deliciousness. Made with Nestlé MILKMAID, Rabdi attains a delightful texture, boasting a luxurious creaminess with the subtle graininess of mashed paneer. Its creamy essence tells a sweet tale that lingers, transforming every bite into a moment of dessert ecstasy. With each spoonful, you submerge into a smooth and delightful sweet essence, like a silky oasis of delectable flavours. How about adding Rabdi to your list of Dussehra sweet recipes? Give it a thought, grab the ingredients, and get ready!

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Rice Kheer

Whether you're indulging in Rice Kheer as a comforting dessert after a meal or as a festive treat during celebrations, you're in for a delightful experience. Nestlé MILKMAID plays a huge role in that by adding its signature creamy sweetness, turning this humble dish into a dessert masterpiece that's bound to satisfy your sweet cravings. Experience the enchanting indulgence of this Nestlé MILKMAID-infused creamy rice delight. Don't miss out on this magical and sumptuous sweet for Dussehra, making your festivities more delicious!

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Kaju Katli

These are little diamond-shaped wonders that are more than just a sweet treat. They're a celebration of taste and texture, and the crowning jewel of Dussehra sweets. Homemade Kaju Katlis are even more special due to the personal touch, care, and authenticity infused into their creation. Nestlé MILKMAID makes them tastier with a rich and creamy base that amplifies the traditional flavours, making it an irresistible delight. Every bite is like a delightful journey through a world of nutty decadence that leaves you completely satisfied. Whether you're whipping up a batch of these sweets for your Dussehra celebration or simply treating yourself to some sweet self-love, remember that you're in for a flavour-packed adventure. And when you've got Nestlé MILKMAID, you can be sure you'll achieve that flawless, melt-in-the-mouth, crumbly texture that makes Kaju Katli a forever favourite.

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Kalakand

These delicate squares are a blend of creaminess and crumbly goodness, a taste sensation that hits all the right notes. With just 3 ingredients and 3 steps, this has got to be one of the easiest Dussehra recipes to whip up in no time! And the chief ingredient? None other than Nestlé MILKMAID! It perfectly blends mashed paneer and powdered milk, making the luxuriously creamy mixture for whipping up a delectable batch of Kalakand. Do give our easy recipe a whirl!

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Gulab Jamun Mousse

Gulab Jamuns got even fancier! Layers of whipped cream, melted chocolate, and everyone’s beloved Gulab Jamun made with luscious Nestlé MILKMAID, come together to form a delightful dessert with a twist. It's like a dessert symphony in a glass, each layer playing its part to perfection. A sprinkle of nuts provides just the right amount of crunch! Nestlé MILKMAID is the ultimate key ingredient, infusing Gulab Jamuns with a creamy, indulgent sweetness. Once ready, these melt-in-the-mouth Gulab Jamuns are dressed in a cardamom-infused sugar syrup that's aromatic making them too enchanting to resist. This dessert is definitely going to stand out in your spread of Dussehra sweet dishes.

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Mishti Doi

Experience the essence of Bengali sweets with Mishti Doi, a creamy, indulgent dessert that's perfect for any celebration. This, one of the preferred Dussehra sweets, combines the richness of Nestlé MILKMAID with hung curd, resulting in a luscious, slightly tangy treat. The slow fermentation process gives Mishti Doi its characteristic smooth texture and deep flavour. Perfect for Dussehra festival sweets or any other occasion, this recipe is a delightful way to celebrate with family and friends. Try it and savour a true taste of tradition!

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Malpua Rabri

Treat yourself to the delightful Malpua Rabri, a traditional dessert that pairs crispy, golden Malpuas with rich, creamy Rabri. This indulgent Dussehra festival sweet brings together the creamy goodness of Nestlé MILKMAID and fragrant spices for a dessert that's both comforting and luxurious. Easy to prepare yet packed with flavour, Malpua Rabri is a great Dussehra sweet that offers a delicious blend of textures that is sure to impress your loved ones this festive season.

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Atta Pinni Bars

Elevate your festive celebrations with Atta Pinni Bars, a delectable Dussehra special sweet that's both hearty and flavourful. These bars blend whole wheat flour with the luscious richness of Nestlé MILKMAID, creating a satisfying treat with a hint of cardamom and nuts. Perfect for festival, these bars offer a delightful mix of textures and a wholesome taste that's sure to please everyone. Enjoy these nutrient-packed bars as a special addition to your Dussehra sweets spread!

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Palada Payasam

Celebrate Dussehra with Palada Payasam, a rich and creamy South Indian delight that's perfect for the occasion. This traditional Dussehra sweet features delicate rice flakes simmered in Nestlé MILKMAID, creating a luxurious, velvety kheer infused with cardamom and garnished with cashews. The result is a sweet dessert that's both comforting and festive, ideal for marking Dussehra or any special moment. Savour the blend of flavours and textures in every spoonful of this classic festival favourite.

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