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'''Yes Ghevar''' ([[Devanagari]]:घेवर) is a [[Rajasthani cuisine]] sweet<ref>{{cite web|title=Ghevar: A Delight of Indian Cuisine|url=http://indiacanteen.tastyfix.com/ghevar-a-delight-of-indian-cuisine/|website=Indiacanteen.tastyfix.com|access-date=17 August 2018}}</ref> traditionally associated with the [[Teej]] Festival. Besides Rajasthan, it is also famous in the adjoining states of [[Haryana]], [[Delhi]], [[Gujarat]], western [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] etc.
'''Ghevar''' ([[Devanagari]]:घेवर) is a [[Rajasthani cuisine]] disc-shaped sweet made from ghee, flour, and sugar syrup.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Kumawat|first=Lovesh|title=CUISINE|publisher=NotionPress|year=2020|isbn=9781648501623|pages=111}}</ref> It is traditionally associated with the month of Shravan and the [[Teej]] and Raksha Bandhan festivals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ghevar: A Delight of Indian Cuisine|url=http://indiacanteen.tastyfix.com/ghevar-a-delight-of-indian-cuisine/|access-date=17 August 2018|website=Indiacanteen.tastyfix.com}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite book|title=INDIAN FOOD - Rajasthan State Top 10 Dishes|publisher=The Future Thing|year=2019|pages=39}}</ref> Besides Rajasthan, it is also famous in the adjoining states of [[Haryana]], [[Delhi]], [[Gujarat]], western [[Uttar Pradesh]], and [[Madhya Pradesh]].


It is disc-shaped sweet cake made with [[Maida flour|maida]] (refined wheat flour) and soaked in sugar syrup. There are many varieties of Ghevar, including plain, mawa and [[malai]] ghevar. It is generally prepared in July–August for the [[Teej]] or [[Rakshabandhan]] festival.
== Preparation ==
 
Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet cake made with [[Maida flour|maida]] (refined wheat flour) and soaked in sugar syrup.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite book|last=Laveesh|first=Bhandari|title=Indian States At A Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts And Figures - Rajasthan|publisher=Pearson Education|year=2009|isbn=9788131723463|pages=29-30}}</ref> Flour, ghee, milk, and water are mixed to make a batter. The batter is then fried in ghee and the sweet is fried into a golden honeycomb-like disc.<ref name=":1" />  Common toppings include spices and nuts.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book|title=Fodor's Essential India With Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai & Kerala|publisher=Fodor's Travel|year=2019|isbn=9781640971233}}</ref>
As per ayurveda, the months of Shravan and Bhadrapada i.e. July-August-September are predominated with Vata and Pitta respectively. This causes dryness and acidity in the whole body, resulting in restlessness and mood swings.
== Variation ==
 
Ghevar comes in multiple varieties, including plain, mawa, and malai ghevar.<ref name=":0" /> Ghevar can be soaked in sugar-water syrup or is often topped with rabdi.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite book|last=Singh|first=Rocky|title=Highway on My Plate - The Indian Guide to Roadside Eating|last2=Sharma|first2=Mayur|publisher=Random House Publishers|year=2011}}</ref>
The highly sweet and ghee laden Ghevar and Firni provide relief from the acidic and moist environment. They have Vata and Pitta calming properties due to ghee and sweet juice. Thus, they have a calming effect on mind as well as the body.


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Ghevar

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Ghevar
GhevarRajasthaniSweet.jpg
CourseDessert
Place of originIndia
Region or stateRajasthan
Main ingredientsMaida, Ghee, Sugar, Milk
Ingredients generally usedAlmonds, Pistachio, Saffron, Green Cardamom, Kewra
VariationsMava Ghevar, Malai Ghevar
Other informationLargest Ghewar 120 kgs by Gyanjee Caterers, Jaipur
Ghevar with Malai Topping

Ghevar (Devanagari:घेवर) is a Rajasthani cuisine disc-shaped sweet made from ghee, flour, and sugar syrup.[1] It is traditionally associated with the month of Shravan and the Teej and Raksha Bandhan festivals.[2][3] Besides Rajasthan, it is also famous in the adjoining states of Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, western Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Preparation

Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet cake made with maida (refined wheat flour) and soaked in sugar syrup.[1][4] Flour, ghee, milk, and water are mixed to make a batter. The batter is then fried in ghee and the sweet is fried into a golden honeycomb-like disc.[3] Common toppings include spices and nuts.[5]

Variation

Ghevar comes in multiple varieties, including plain, mawa, and malai ghevar.[1] Ghevar can be soaked in sugar-water syrup or is often topped with rabdi.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kumawat, Lovesh (2020). CUISINE. NotionPress. p. 111. ISBN 9781648501623.
  2. ↑ "Ghevar: A Delight of Indian Cuisine". Indiacanteen.tastyfix.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 INDIAN FOOD - Rajasthan State Top 10 Dishes. The Future Thing. 2019. p. 39.
  4. ↑ Laveesh, Bhandari (2009). Indian States At A Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts And Figures - Rajasthan. Pearson Education. pp. 29–30. ISBN 9788131723463.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Fodor's Essential India With Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai & Kerala. Fodor's Travel. 2019. ISBN 9781640971233.
  6. ↑ Singh, Rocky; Sharma, Mayur (2011). Highway on My Plate - The Indian Guide to Roadside Eating. Random House Publishers.


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