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Moist and soft, the old-fashioned lapsi, oozes with the richness of the desi ghee. It is always cooked on festive days like Akhatreej, Dassera and Diwali.

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Ingredients

  • On a low flame, in a pan, melt jaggery in 2 cups of water. Strain to remove impurities. Keep aside.
  • On a low flame, melt ghee in a pan. Add broken wheat. Stir continuously till light golden brown in colour.
  • Add the remaining boiled water. Boil on a high flame till the wheat is cooked.
  • Reduce the flame. Add the jaggery water. Stir. Cook till the water is absorbed and the ghee separates.
  • Garnish and serve hot with chole.
  • If the lapsi becomes too dry, add extra warm water.
  • For Kesari Lapsi: Add saffron paste after adding jaggery water.
  • 500 grams broken wheat
  • 500 grams jaggery (cut)
  • 300 grams Ghee
  • 6 cups water (boiled, approx.)
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom powder (coarse) To Garnish (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons almonds (slivers) To Garnish (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon saffron paste For Kesari Lapsi

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