Ghevar
 Ghevar with Malai Topping | |
| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Rajasthan, India |
| Region or state | Rajasthan |
| Main ingredients | Maida, Ghee, Sugar, Milk |
| Ingredients generally used | Almonds, Pistachio, Saffron, Green Cardamom, Kewra |
| Variations | Plain Ghevar, Mava Ghevar, Malai Ghevar & Rabdi Ghevar |
Ghevar or Ghewar (Rajasthani: घेवर) is a disc-shaped Rajasthani sweet[1] with a texture that resembles a honeycomb, made from ghee, Maida, and sugar syrup.[2] It is traditionally associated with the month of Shraavana and the festivals of Teej and Raksha Bandhan.[3][4] It is a part of Rajasthani tradition and is gifted to newly married daughter on Sinjara, the day preceding Gangaur and Teej. It is also one of the Chhapan Bhog (56 dishes) served to the Lord Krishna.[5] Besides Rajasthan, it is also famous in the adjoining states of Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Ghevar is exported to foreign countries too.
Ghevar is savoured by masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor too. Ghevar made its way into the coveted MasterChef Australia when Depinder Chhibber served the sweet in audition round of Season 13.[6]
Origin
The origin of Ghevar can be traced back to the royal courts of Rajasthan, where chefs crafted this delicacy for the Maharajas,[7] before eventually making its way to the common people of Rajasthan and India.[8]
Preparation
Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet cake made with flour, ghee (clarified butter), and soaked in sugar syrup.[9][10] Flour, ghee, milk, and water are mixed to make a batter. The batter is then poured in ghee in disc shape and is fried to a golden honeycomb-like texture.[4] Common toppings include saffron, spices and nuts.[11]
Variations
Ghevar comes in multiple varieties, including plain, mawa, and malai ghevar.[12][9] Jaipur's LMB introduced variations like Chhena Ghevar in 1961. Ghevar can be soaked in sugar-water syrup or is often topped with rabdi.[11][13] A special variation for weight watchers and diabetics is its sugar free version available nowadays.
References
- ^ "A modern spin to the traditional ghavers". Hindustan Times. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
Historians claim that the sweet dish has its origin in Rajasthan
- ^ KUMAWAT, LOVESH (18 May 2020). CUISINE. NotionPress. ISBN 978-1-64850-162-3.
- ^ "Ghevar: A Delight of Indian Cuisine". Indiacanteen.tastyfix.com. Retrieved 17 August 2018.
- ^ a b INDIAN FOOD - Rajasthan State Top 10 Dishes. The Future Thing. 2019. p. 39.
- ^ "Krishna Janmashtami 2023: The story behind Chappan Bhog and what all is included in it". The Times of India. 6 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "The 10 Indian dishes that rocked MasterChef Australia this year". Condé Nast Traveller India. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
- ^ "Unveiling the Essence of Ghewar: A Deep Dive into Its Rich History and Uniqueness". Asha Sweet Center. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "The Significance of Ghevar in Raksha Bandhan". Floweraura Blog. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b Kumawat, Lovesh (2020). CUISINE. NotionPress. p. 111. ISBN 9781648501623.
- ^ Laveesh, Bhandari (2009). Indian States At A Glance 2008-09: Performance, Facts And Figures - Rajasthan. Pearson Education. pp. 29–30. ISBN 9788131723463.
- ^ a b Fodor's Essential India With Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai & Kerala. Fodor's Travel. 2019. ISBN 9781640971233.
- ^ Rathore, Prem Singh (25 June 2022). Rawali Rasoi ( Rajasthan cuisine by Prem Singh Rathore). Blue Rose Publishers.
- ^ Singh, Rocky; Sharma, Mayur (2011). Highway on My Plate - The Indian Guide to Roadside Eating. Random House Publishers.
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