Let’s sweeten the festivities the traditional way -
No Indian festival feels complete until the dessert tray makes an appearance. Be it soft motichoor laddu, crisp chakli, or syrupy gulab jamun, each bite carries the essence of our culture and tradition. But have you ever noticed what truly gives these sweets their soul? It’s not just sugar or saffron, it’s the ghee that binds flavour and festivity together. And, not just ghee, but pure A2 Bilona, hand-churned the traditional way in an earthen pot making it smoother, richer and aromatic. So. Let's dive into why A2 Bilona ghee, especially Shiva Organic’s A2 Gir cow desi ghee, is the ingredient your Diwali sweets truly deserves.
Ghee Is Deeply Rooted In Our Indian Tradition -
In India, ghee is not just a food or an ingredient but a culture from lighting up diyas to preparing the best sweets, rice puddings and halwas. It’s not just for flavour but a sacred thing in Ayurveda and classified as a satvik food, promoting positivity and health. Using ghee in Diwali for preparing sweets and other desserts is more than cooking, but more about celebrating purity, wellness, and auspiciousness. Whereas, any oil can’t do what ghee can.
Oil and ghee both give entirely different flavours but for making sweet things, ghee plays the best role. Ghee unlocks flavors in a way oil simply can’t. Whether you’re roasting besan for laddoos or frying gujiyas, ghee brings out a nutty, rich aroma that instantly reminds you of home and childhood. And. when you use A2 desi ghee made using traditional methods, you are adding not just ghee, but high nutritional value in the sweet.
If you think ghee is too fatty then let me burst your myth here. Because A2 ghee is the pure and healthiest fat source you can consume without guilt.
Know why ghee is better than oil for sweets -
● Rich in Butyric Acid that helps in digestion and reduces inflammation
● Good for lactose intolerant people. A2 ghee is lactose-free
● High smoke point of ghee helps not to break down into harmful compounds like many oils do at high temperature.
● Beta casein protein in A2 ghee makes it easily digestible.
● Rich in Omega- fatty acids highly required by your bodies.
Now you know better, Diwali sweets made with A2 ghee are not just rich, delicious but highly nutritious that you can have without guilt if you are a health conscious person. Even if not you are not going to lose anything.
If sweets are cooked in oil like refined oil. It may break down into free radicals when heated which can cause oxidative stress and health issues. I’m sure you don’t want to take any health risks especially during festivities.
Another reason why ghee should be chosen for making sweets rather than oil is that it increases the shelf life of sweets so that you can enjoy eating Diwali sweets the next day also. As the natural saturated fats in ghee prevents spoilage, making it an excellent medium for sweets that are stored for several days. Unlike oils, which may turn rancid quickly, ghee keeps things fresh and fragrant.
What About Preparing Diwali Gift Boxes for Friends and Family?
Remember Shiva Organic's Diwali gift hampers with a lot of goodies beautifully packed in embellished boxes for the whole week or Monthly Combo Pack as well Super Saver Combo.
What’s Inside Monthly Combo Packs -
Natural goodness of Organic Honey Varieties - From Turmeric and Ginger Infused honey to Wild Forest and Lichi Honey.
Bee Pollen Varieties packed with essential amino acids - Coconut and Mustard Bee Pollen.
High-quality organic food grain - Includes the Black Wheat Flour, Khapli Atta, and Himalayan pulses.
Himalayan Spices - Packed with exotic culinary spices like Yellow Chilli Powder, Wild Mustard and Turmeric Powder
What’s Inside Super Saver Combo -
A2 Cow Ghee - Packed with healthy fats, vitamins A,D,E,K, minerals, fatty acids omega 3 and 6 and all essential nutrients.
Wild Forest Honey - Packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, vitamins, minerals like zinc, calcium, potassium, natural sugar and so much more.
Why Should You Choose Shiva Organic’s Diwali Gift Boxes? Now You Know -
The gift box is packed with handpicked superfood for comprehensive wellness.
Select pure and natural products for your overall well-being.
Versatile and nutrient rich organic product ranges to support your health.
Aren’t they making you feel pure and healthy? Whoever you’ll be delivering this gift box you are conveying a message of being healthy.
Diwali Sweets Taste Better With Ghee. Let Us Tell You Why?
● Sweet like Besan Laddoo, made in ghee melts in mouth, gives a rich aroma and toasty flavour. The same Besan Laddoo made in oil feels slightly flat and lacks depth.
● Gujiya in ghee gives a flaky and softer crust with golden brown perfection Whereas in oil, it simply tastes oily that may lead to your slight disappointment.
● Mysore Pak when cooked in ghee gives a perfect crumble with a caramalised touch whereas in oil, it’s greasy.
Coconut Rava Laddu Recipe Just For You -
Ingredients -
1 cup of A2 Gir Cow Desi Ghee
1 cup of rava
1 cup grated coconut
½ cup powdered jaggery or desi mishri
½ tbsp cardamom powder
½ cup chopped dry fruits (cashews, raisins, almonds)
½ cup milk for binding
Let’s cook -
Step 1 - Heat A2 ghee in a pan, add chopped dry fruits and saute until golden brown, remove and set
Step 2 - In the same pan, pour some more A2 Bilona ghee and roast the rava on low flame until it turns golden brown and aromatic.
Step 3 - Then add the grated coconut and roast for a few more minutes.
Step 4 - Now, turn off the flame, then add sweetness as per your choice, sprinkle cardamom powder, and the sauteed dry fruits and evenly mix them all and let it cool slightly.
Step 5 - Shape into small laddus, you can also add warm milk if needed for binding.
Now, you have Coconut Rava Laddu on your list of desserts. Now, you are assured that the Diwali sweets made in A2 ghee are going to be soulful and sustainable. So, by any chance you have been using oil to prepare your Diwali sweets, maybe it’s time to try the golden switch for which your taste buds and health will thank you. Here’s what you can do this Diwali - Order your Monthly Combo Pack and grab the Super Saver Combo stock up on festive essentials and enjoy savings.
