Indulge in Diwali Delights with These Gluten-Free Indian Desserts

Diwali, the festival of lights and sweets, often comes with a spread of delectable treats. For those with gluten restrictions, navigating traditional Indian desserts might seem challenging. However, worry not! Here are three gluten-free Indian desserts that promise not only to meet dietary requirements but also to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Rasgulla
Soft, spongy, and soaked in sugar syrup, Rasgulla is a beloved sweet that now comes in a gluten-free version. Here’s how to whip up this delectable treat:

Ingredients

1 liter milk
3-4 tbsp lime juice
1 cup sugar
3 cups water
A few drops of rose water
½ tsp cardamom powder
A few saffron threads

Method

Make channa out of milk by boiling and curdling it with lime juice and curd. Hang it in a muslin cloth to remove whey.
Form small balls, cook in sugar syrup with rose water and cardamom powder.
Allow to cool, refrigerate, and indulge!

Besan Ladoo
A classic Indian sweet, Besan Ladoo, gets a gluten-free makeover with this simple recipe:

Ingredients

1 kg besan (gluten-free)
1 kg castor sugar
5 tbsp ghee
2-3 tsp cardamom powder
A few saffron threads

Method

Roast besan in ghee with cardamom powder until it deepens in color. Add saffron.
Remove from heat, add castor sugar, and shape into balls once cool.

Kalakand
Enjoy the richness of Kalakand with this gluten-free adaptation:

Ingredients

1 tin sweetened condensed milk
500 g fresh paneer, crumbled
1-2 tsp cardamom powder
A few saffron threads
8-10 nuts (pistachios, optional)

Method

Mix crumbled paneer with sweetened condensed milk and heat until thick.
Spread on a greased plate, sprinkle cardamom powder and pistachios, cool, and refrigerate.

This Diwali, savor the joy of gluten-free indulgence with these delightful desserts.