Ghee Sweets Recipe: Traditional Indian Desserts Made with Pure Ghee

Indian sweets made with ghee are a vital part of our cultural identity, holiday celebrations, and family traditions. Whether it’s a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth besan laddoo, creamy and rich halwa, or holiday celebratory barfi, there is a common ingredient in all of them that adds flavor and nutritional value- ghee! In this article, we bring you a curated list of ghee sweets recipes that are easy to make, irresistibly tasty, and healthier when made with pure A2 ghee from Shahji Ghee.

10 Delicious Ghee Sweets Recipes to Try at Home

1. Besan Laddoo

Ingredients:

• Besan (gram flour)
• A2 ghee
• powdered sugar
• cardamom

Recipe:

Roast the besan in ghee, until you sense the aroma of the besan, let it cool for a few minutes, and then add sugar and cardamom. Shape into your laddoo.

Why ghee matters: Ghee enhances the aroma and keeps the laddoos soft.

2. Moong Dal Halwa

Ingredients:

• Yellow moong dal

• A2 ghee
• milk
• sugar
• dry fruits

Recipe:

Soak and grind the dal, roast it nicely in ghee until it is light golden, then add the milk and sugar. Cook it until thickness is achieved then garnish with dry fruits.

Tip: A2 ghee adds a deeper richness compared to refined oils or butter.

3. Atta Halwa (Kada Prasad)

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour

• A2 ghee
• jaggery/sugar
• hot water

Recipe:

Roast the atta in ghee until aromatic, add hot water and jaggery. Stir until thick and glossy.

Note: Traditionally made in gurudwaras using desi ghee.

4. Ghee Mysore Pak

Ingredients:

• Besan
• A2 ghee
• sugar
• water

Recipe:

Prepare sugar syrup, add besan and ghee gradually. Cook till porous and set in a tray.

Fun fact: The texture depends on the quality and quantity of ghee used.

5. Gajar Ka Halwa

Ingredients:

• Carrots
• milk
• A2 ghee
• sugar
• cardamom
• dry fruits

Recipe:

Slow-cook grated carrots in milk, then sauté in ghee. Add sugar and dry fruits.

Healthier with ghee: Ghee balances the natural sugars in carrots.

6. Suji Halwa (Sheera)

Ingredients:

• Suji
• A2 ghee
• sugar
• water
• cardamom

Recipe:

Roast suji in ghee till golden, add water and sugar. Cook until thick.

Popular during pujas and fasts.

7. Coconut Barfi

Ingredients:

• Grated coconut
• sugar
• A2 ghee
• milk

Recipe:

Cook coconut and sugar, add milk and ghee. Stir till thick and set in a tray.

Tip: Ghee keeps the barfi soft and prevents stickiness.

8. Badam Katli

Ingredients:

• Blanched almonds
• sugar
• cardamom
• A2 ghee

Recipe:

Make almond paste, cook with sugar and ghee until it forms a dough. Set and slice.

A festive favorite for Diwali and Raksha Bandhan.

9. Milk Cake (Kalakand)

Ingredients:

• Milk
• paneer
• sugar
• A2 ghee

Recipe:

Cook milk and paneer together, add ghee and sugar. Cook till thick. Set in molds.

Traditional recipe enhanced by slow-cooked ghee aroma.

10. Rava Kesari

Ingredients:

• Semolina(suji)

• saffron
• sugar
• A2 ghee
• water

Recipe:

Roast semolina in ghee, add saffron sugar water, and stir till thick.

Color and flavor come alive with real ghee.

Why Use Shahji A2 Ghee in Sweets?

Unlike processed fats or vanaspati, Shahji A2 ghee is made using the Bilona method from A2 milk of Indian cows. This ensures:

• High digestibility
• Rich flavor and aroma
• Boosts immunity
• Pure, chemical-free indulgence

Your sweets deserve the healthiest and tastiest ghee, not just any fat.

Conclusion

A good ghee sweets recipe is not just about sugar and flour—it’s about tradition, nourishment, and joy. Using pure A2 ghee from Shahji Ghee brings authenticity and health benefits to every bite. Whether you’re preparing festive treats or daily indulgences, choosing the right ghee makes all the difference.

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