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From jalebi-fafda to Himachali barfi and moong dal halwa, here are festive recipes by top chefs to sweeten your Dussehra celebrations.<\/h2>\n
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Recipes for Dussehra (In frame: Moong Dal Halwa recipe by Kutubuddin Sheikh, Sous Chef Courtyard By Marriott Pune Chakan)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Dussehra is as much about traditions as it is about festive feasts. From Ahmedabad\u2019s iconic jalebi-fafda to Himachali barfi with a modern twist and the indulgent moong dal halwa, top chefs share recipes that blend heritage with celebration. Relish these sweets that bring joy, nostalgia, and festive flavour to your table.<\/p>\n

Jalebi\u2013Fafda Combo by Najrul Beg, Executive Chef, Hyatt Ahmedabad<\/h4>\n
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A classic Ahmedabad ritual after Navratri Garba nights, hot fafda with syrupy jalebi.<\/p>\n

Fafda<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 cups gram flour (besan)<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp ajwain<\/p>\n

\u00bc tsp baking soda<\/p>\n

2 tbsp oil + for frying<\/p>\n

Salt, water<\/p>\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mix besan, ajwain, baking soda, salt, and oil. Add water gradually for a stiff dough.<\/p>\n

Roll thin strips by pressing and stretching with your palm.<\/p>\n

Fry on medium heat until crisp and golden.<\/p>\n

Serve with chutney or papaya sambharo.<\/p>\n

Jalebi<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1 cup maida + 2 tbsp cornflour<\/p>\n

1 tbsp curd, \u00bd tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp ghee<\/p>\n

Sugar syrup: 1 cup sugar, \u00bd cup water, saffron, cardamom, lemon juice<\/p>\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make thick batter, ferment overnight.<\/p>\n

Prepare sticky sugar syrup with saffron, cardamom, lemon.<\/p>\n

Pipe spirals into hot oil\/ghee, fry crisp.<\/p>\n

Dip in warm syrup for 30 sec.<\/p>\n

Himachali Barfi with Exotic Fruits & Honey Drizzle by Chef Rajesh Kumar, CDP, Araiya Palampur<\/h4>\n
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A barfi rooted in Himachali tradition, refreshed with exotic fruits and Kangra honey.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 litre full-cream milk, 2 tbsp ghee, \u00be cup sugar\/jaggery<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp cardamom, 2 tbsp chopped nuts<\/p>\n

Garnish: dragon fruit, kiwi, blueberries, passionfruit, honey drizzle<\/p>\n

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Boil milk, reduce to khoya. Add ghee, sugar, cardamom.<\/p>\n

Mix nuts, spread in greased tray. Cool, cut into cubes.<\/p>\n

Top with fruits, drizzle honey, serve with coulis for elegance.<\/p>\n

Moong Dal Halwa by Kutubuddin Sheikh, Sous Chef, Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan<\/h4>\n
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A rich, indulgent sweet perfect for festive nights.<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 cup moong dal (soaked 2\u20133 hrs)<\/p>\n

1 cup ghee, 2 cups milk, 1 cup sugar<\/p>\n

1 tsp cardamom powder<\/p>\n

Chopped almonds, pistachios<\/p>\n

Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roast soaked dal until golden and nutty.<\/p>\n

Add ghee, roast further, then cook with milk.<\/p>\n

Stir in sugar, cardamom; cook until glossy and halwa leaves pan sides.<\/p>\n

Garnish with nuts, serve hot.<\/p>\n

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