Dec 6, 2023, 08:13 AM IST

10 Indian sweets that help keep body warm in winter

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These Indian sweets not only offer a delightful culinary experience but also provide essential nutrients and energy to help keep the body warm during the colder months. 

Gond Ke Ladoo

Made with edible gum (gond), whole wheat flour, ghee, and various nuts, Gond Ke Ladoo is a nutritious sweet believed to provide warmth to the body.

Dry Fruits Ladoo

These ladoos are made by combining various dry fruits such as almonds, cashews, and dates with ghee and jaggery. The inclusion of dry fruits provides essential nutrients and energy.

Pinni

Pinni is a popular Punjabi sweet made with whole wheat flour, desi ghee, jaggery, and a mix of nuts. It is known for its energy-boosting properties and is often consumed in the winter months.

Til (Sesame) Ladoo

Sesame seeds are considered warming in nature. Til Ladoo, made with sesame seeds, jaggery, and sometimes peanuts or coconut, is a classic winter treat in many parts of India.

Gajar ka Halwa

Grated carrots cooked in ghee, milk, and sugar, and garnished with nuts, Gajar Ka Halwa is a winter delight. Carrots are believed to have a warming effect on the body.

Moong Dal Halwa

Made with yellow lentils (moong dal), ghee, sugar, and milk, Moong Dal Halwa is a rich and indulgent sweet that is enjoyed during winter for its warmth.

Khajur (Date) Barfi

Dates are a good source of energy and warmth. Khajur Barfi is made by blending dates with nuts and shaping the mixture into delicious and nutritious barfi.

Atte Ka Halwa

Whole wheat flour cooked in ghee and sugar, Atte Ka Halwa is a simple yet satisfying sweet that is often prepared in Indian households during winter.

Adadiya Pak

A traditional Gujarati sweet, Adadiya Pak is made with urad dal flour, ghee, edible gum, and various spices. It is considered beneficial for providing warmth and energy.

Chikki/Gajak

Chikki or gajak, made with jaggery and either peanuts or sesame seeds, is a crunchy sweet that is enjoyed during winter for its combination of sweetness and warmth.

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