Mithai with a (healthy) twist

Counting calories? Our healthy mithai recipes will come to your rescue this festive season...

- Renu Dalal

Amidst the festive fanfare, you might be compelled, rather torn, between indulging in all the sweetness around, and mindfully watching everything that goes into your system. Well then, this issue, we aim to help you get the best of both—and these healthy mithai recipes let you achieve exactly that! So what are you waiting for? Grab the spoons and dig in. ‘Tis the season to indulge, guilt-free!

Rose-Flavoured Shrikhand

YOU NEED

• 5 cups yoghurt

• 5 tbsp rose syrup

• 6 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tbsp rose essence

• 3 tbsp pistachio nuts (with the shells removed and cut into two pieces)

• 5 tbsp chopped rose petals

• 1 tbsp cardamom powder

For garnishing

• 4 rose petals

• 1 tbsp pistachio nuts (with the shells removed)

YOU MUST

1. Hang the yoghurt in a wet cloth for two hours.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate and chill for two hours.

3. Garnish with rose petals and pistachio nuts, and serve.

4. You can deep freeze the shrikhand and use it at your convenience.

Beetroot Halwa

YOU NEED