Mohanthal – Janmashtami Delicacy

Description

A signature dish of many Gujarati households with each housewife adding her own special touch to this traditional recipe, Mohanthal is a soft fudge-like sweet made from sweetened gram flour (besan) and flavoured with saffron, cardamom and nuts like almonds and pistachios. A simple and homely treat for the palate, it is said to be Lord Krishna’s favorite dessert, and hence made very lovingly during the festival of Janmashtami. Although a traditional dessert, it is sometimes also prepared to satisfy those untimely dessert cravings. It can also be served as a tea-time snack, and can be found in all mithai shops across the state.