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Healthy comforting Indian desserts you must have in winters

Which is your favourite Indian dessert in winters?

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Written By: Upneet Pansare | Updated: December 7, 2017, 1:59 PM

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There is no doubt that all desserts are comforting. The sweetness gives an instant boost of energy by raising blood sugar levels, immediately relieving fatigue, stress and mood swings. It raises your serotin levels too, making you temporarily happy. But in the process, sugar also completely messes up with your body. Instead of having the usual sugary comfort foods like cake, chocolates and cookies, this winter, try these traditional Indian winter desserts that fulfil your sugar cravings in a healthy way and provide you with warmth.

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Nolen Gurer Payesh

Nolen gurer payesh: This simple Bengali dessert is made up of just rice, milk and date jiggery that’s freshly available during winter in Bengal. Best eaten thick and hot, you can top this up with raisins and dry fruits to make it healthier.

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Til ka laddoo, gajak, rewari: Popular in Rajasthan, parts of north India and Maharashtra, these til or sesame desserts produce heat in the body keeping you warm from inside. The traditional recipes use jaggery instead of sugar. So you can enjoy then guilt-free.

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Upneet Pansare

This author once took a quiz to see how addicted she was to the Internet & social media & the result was 100%. Thankfully, she gets paid to do what she loves the most. The other things she wishes she was getting paid for include eating good food, cooking, ... Read More