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Festivals in India are all about special sweets being prepared to serve as an offering to Gods. Basant Panchami is one beloved festival in which you will get to see the entire country celebrating in different ways and with different festive sweets and desserts.
Marking the beginning of the Spring season, Basant Panchami is a special occasion which has a significant value in Hindu tradition. According to Hindu Mythology, it is said that on this day Lord Brahma created the entire universe and Devi Saraswati was born out of Devi Durga.
This festival is also celebrated as Saraswati Pooja. On this day, eating yellow-coloured sweets is considered very auspicious. Indian yellow sweets like Boondi Laddoo, Kesari Rice, Shrikhand and Rajbhog should be prepared as an offering to Goddess Saraswati. For those who are more towards a healthy lifestyle, the low-calorie versions of these sweets will be a delightful way for you to celebrate the festival without worrying about health concerns. Try these low-calorie sweets for Basant Panchami and enjoy the festival to its fullest.
5 Healthy Low-Calorie Desserts To Enjoy
1) Low-Calorie Rava Kesari
Low-calorie rava Kesari or Sugar-Free Rava Kesari is a healthy twist on the traditional recipe. Using healthy sugar alternatives like Stevia sugar or Jaggery Powder, you can make this dish even more flavourful than the original recipe. With a hint of ghee and olive oil, this sweet can be a healthier indulgence for the festival.
2) Low-Calorie Peda
Peda is a delectable milk cream sweet that melts in the mouth. This dish can be a healthy pleasure if you make it with Stevia sugar. It is prepared by boiling milk until it's reduced by half. Then vinegar and lime juice are added along with sweetener, corn flour slurry, and saffron milk. It is then turned into a thick mixture and shaped into balls.
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3) Low-Calorie Rasmalai
Rasmalai is a luscious gourmet delight which makes every festival more enjoyable. Making this sweet in a Low-Calorie version will help you indulge in it without guilt. Low-calorie recipe of rasmalai uses honey or brown sugar as alternatives to sugar. The thick malai gets infused with soft mawa balls, making it a delightful dessert.
4) Low-Calorie Kesar Shrikhand
The irresistible creamy delicacy of Shrikhand makes it hard to keep away. The best part is, that you can make it a healthier and diabetic-friendly dessert by using healthy sugar substitutes. For making this recipe, saffron is mixed in full cream milk and combined with cardamom and low-fat hung curd. It is then chilled in the fridge and served after thickening.
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5) Low-Calorie Phirni
Phirni is a creamy and velvety dessert which is made with exotic spices and enjoyed mostly in cultural festivals. The sugar-free variation of Phirni is almost as delightful as the traditional one. Blending finely ground rice with creamy milk and simmering it on medium flame with the addition of sugar substitutes makes this a delectable dessert. It is served with fruits.
These sugar-free low-calorie desserts will make Basant Panchami a memorable day for you. Mostly made with full cream and low-fat milk, these desserts can be an enjoyable feast for your entire family that you can savour as much as you like.
