30 Indian mithai recipes you can make in under 30 minutes

A comprehensive guide to mouth-watering and easy recipes for the upcoming festive season

What is an Indian festival without its fair share of mithai, right? Being part of a culture, where each occasion is marked by sweets, we took it upon ourselves to put together a recipe guide with our favourite mithais that can be cooked in under thirty minutes. Trust us, it's all you need for the impending festive season that's knocking on our doors. Scroll on for more.

Rava Ladoo Flavourful, quick and easy to make, these rava ladoos comprise ingredients like wet grated coconut, sugar, ghee, rava and cardamom powder. If you're looking for a trusted, no-fuss recipe, this is it.

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We find out Oreo Modak Don't shake it until you've tried it. If you're someone who likes to experiment in the kitchen, this Oreo modak recipe will not disappoint. Made with condensed milk, crushed Oreos and desiccated coconut, these sweets are sure to add extra sparkle to your festivities.

Sweet Baked Pears A treat for your tastebuds, these baked pears are the fusion food you've been waiting for. The fruit is stuffed with a mash of dried fruits, immersed in an indulgent rose-cardamom syrup and then, baked in an oven. Also Read - 8 eggcelent curry recipes to bookmark Apricot Balls We know, ''healthy desserts'', are a debatable concept. However, since we're on the topic, there is a recipe that we think fits the bill. Our apricot balls are made with a blend of almonds, oats, apricots and coconut. With no added sugars and a combination of champion ingredients, this is a recipe you can enjoy guilt-free.

Easy Kaju Katli Kaju Katli in three minutes? Yes, you read that right! With our recipe, you can now whip up the iconic Indian mithai in a jiffy. All you need is cashew powder, sugar, water and silver vark. Watch the entire video for more details.

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Chikoo Barfi You've heard of mango and kaju barfi, now try chikoo barfi. Quick and simple to make, this recipe uses readily available pantry ingredients like mawa, sugar, cashew nuts and chikoo pulp.

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Falahaari Malpua Here's a malpua recipe you can enjoy even if you're fasting. After all, what's any Indian festival without a lavish spread of sweets? Made with fast-friendly atta, ghee, milk and more, it's sure to be a hit in your home.

Mithai Cigar Rolls Try our mithai cigars recipe and get a little creative with sweet platter this season. A mixture of ingredients like cardamom, almonds and mawa are rolled into cylinders and then deep-fried and drizzled with sweet honey and chopped green pistachios. Intrigued? We bet. Bombay Halwa Bombay or Karachi halwa is a dish that needs no introduction. Typically having a bright orange hue, this mithai only needs time to set. Once done, slice up the halwa into smaller cubes and they're ready for you to enjoy.

Pineapple Peda A fruity twist to your regular Indian sweet, this pineapple peda recipe is a must-try. Made using just four ingredients, it's perfect for when you need to do due diligence on a short notice. Rum Balls Treat yourself to a little piece of heaven with our no-bake, chocolate rum ball recipe. Made with dark chocolate and crunchy nuts, these sweets can be garnished with cocoa powder, desiccated coconut or sprinkles. Trust us when we say, you can't go wrong with this one.

Puran Poli One of the most iconic Maharashtrian desserts, puran poli is best enjoyed with a hot cup of tea. The sweet flatbread is made with boiled chana, jaggery and ghee. Not only is this a widely-loved recipe but also, fairly simple to make.

Khus Khus Kheer Khus khus kheer or the poppy seed payasam is a well known South Indian delicacy. For the upcoming festive season this year, surprise your family by swapping your regular, store-bought boxes of mithai with this flavourful, homemade treat.

Instant Mawa Modak A Ganesh Chauturthi special but an all-time favourite dessert nonetheless, modaks are iconic. With our quick recipe, you can now make them in under five minutes. All you need is mawa, sugar and cardamom powder.