Mohanthal is a rich, grainy, and traditional sweet dish from Gujarat, especially prepared during Diwali, weddings, and festive occasions. Made with gram flour, ghee, and sugar, this fudge-like dessert is flavored with cardamom and garnished with dry fruits—making every bite a melt-in-mouth experience.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups besan (gram flour)
- 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp milk (for moin)
- 2 tbsp warm ghee (for moin)
- Chopped almonds and pistachios for garnish
Method:
- In a large plate, mix besan with 2 tbsp milk and 2 tbsp warm ghee. Rub it gently between palms until the mixture becomes coarse. Sieve if needed for even texture.
- Heat 1/2 cup ghee in a heavy pan and roast the besan on low flame until it turns golden brown and aromatic (10–15 mins).
- In a separate pan, prepare sugar syrup with 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Boil until it reaches one-string consistency.
- Add cardamom powder to the syrup and mix.
- Slowly pour syrup into roasted besan and stir constantly to combine well.
- Cook until the mixture thickens and starts leaving the sides of the pan.
- Pour into a greased tray and spread evenly.
- Garnish with chopped dry fruits and let it cool.
- Cut into squares or diamonds and serve.
Tips:
- Stir constantly while mixing sugar syrup to avoid lumps.
- Add a spoon of khoya (optional) for extra richness.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.