Teej 2021: Most popular Teej Sweets to try at home

Hariyali Teej is celebrated every year on the third day after the full moon during the month of Shravan, as per Hindu calendar. This year Hariyali Teej will fall on August 11, which is Wednesday. Hariyali Teej is said to mark the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This is why a number of married women keep a fast for a happy married life.

Sweets form an important part of every Indian festival. Making homemade sweets during the festival is considered to be very auspicious. If you too are looking for some Teej special sweets to prepare at home, here are some delicious yet easy options for you.

Ghevar is the most popular sweet that is relished during the festival of Hariyali Teej. This ‘jalidaar’ sweet traditionally belongs to the Rajasthani cuisine and is prepared using all-purpose flour, sugar and milk. The batter is fried in ghee to give it a crispy exterior and soft interior. (image credits- istock)

Malpua is a sugar-soaked pancake that is quite popular in the Northern states of India. Malpua is mainly made with all-purpose flour, however, many people also add khoya and mawa to give it a rich texture. Malpua is best enjoyed with a dollop of rabri on top. (image credits- istock)

Basundi is a sweet dish popular in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. You can either prepare it with condensed milk or boil the milk till it gets thick and reduces to half. Garnish the chilled Basundi with some crushed almond, cashews and enjoy. (image credits- istock)

If you want to quickly prepare a mithai at home with minimal ingredients, this Coconut Laddoo recipe is perfect for you. It is literally made with just two ingredients that is sugar and desiccated coconut, cooked in water. You can add some nuts or raisins to accentuate the flavour of coconut laddoos. (image credits- istock)

Kheer is a popular Indian sweet dish that is prepared all over the country in a variety of different ways. This Kheer recipe is the simplest of all and you can whip up a delicious bowl of kheer with just a handful of ingredients. Prepare this tasty Kheer this Hariyali Teej and impress your family and loved ones. (image credits- istock)

Since Hariyali Teej is mainly celebrated in Rajasthan, this Rabri recipe is the highlight of the festival in the state. You can prepare this melt-in-the-mouth dessert with just milk, sugar and khoya. Some rose water, saffron and cardamom powder are also added to amp up the flavours. A garnish of crushed nuts, in the end, acts as a cherry on the cake. (image credits- istock)

Meetha Pooda is the staple dish in Punjabi households during the monsoon season. Meetha Pooda looks very similar to Malpua but has a different preparation method. This sweet dish is made with flour, fennel seeds, sugar, water and ghee. They are not deep-fried and you can cook Meetha Poodas on a tawa with minimal ghee, which is the best thing about them. (image credits- istock)

Gujiya is another popular Teej sweet that is prepared in Northern and Western India. It has a crispy exterior and is loaded with a khoya and dry fruit filling. If you wish to prepare Gujiya at home this Teej, this traditional recipe will help you. You can customize the recipe by adding more nuts to make a filling of your choice. (image credits- istock)

Besan Laddoo is the most basic yet one of the tastiest laddoo variants available to us. Why purchase Besan Laddoos from the market when you can make tastier laddoos at home? For this recipe, all you need is besan, sugar, ghee and your laddoos will be ready in a jiffy. (image credits- istock)

If you are fond of Ghevar, then this spin-off of regular Ghevar will woo your taste buds. Mango Ghevar is a lip-smacking variant of your traditional Ghevar. You might have eaten Malai Ghevar, Rabri Ghevar, Dry Fruit Ghevar, but have you ever had Mango Ghevar? Do try this delicious recipe this Hariyali Teej and enjoy it with your family. (image credits- istock)