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Ghevar is a traditional Rajasthani sweet recipe

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 Ghevar is a traditional Rajasthani sweet, especially popular during festivals like Teej and Raksha Bandhan. It's a disc-shaped, honeycomb-textured dessert made from flour, soaked in sugar syrup, and often topped with rabri (thickened sweet milk), dry fruits, or saffron. Here’s a classic Ghevar recipe: ๐Ÿง Ingredients For the Ghevar Batter: 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida) 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 cup cold milk 1 1/2 to 2 cups cold water (as needed) 1/4 tsp cardamom powder (optional) A few ice cubes (to keep the batter cold) Ghee or oil for deep frying For Sugar Syrup: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp cardamom powder A few saffron strands (optional) 1/2 tsp lemon juice (prevents crystallization) Optional Toppings: Rabri (thickened sweet milk) Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios) Silver leaf (varak) Saffron strands ๐Ÿ”ช Instructions 1. Prepare the Batter: 1. Mix ghee with a few ice cubes until it becomes white and creamy. 2. Add the flour and mix well. 3. Gradually add cold m...