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    Home » Indian Sweets and Desserts

    Gujarati Mohanthal | Danedar Mohanthal | Special Diwali Sweet

    Published: Oct 26, 2021 · Modified: Oct 10, 2022 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Mohanthal Sweet is a traditional and popular sweet recipe from Gujarat, India, that has a rich and melt-in-mouth texture prepared mainly using besan flour (chickpeas), ghee, sugar, and garnished with nuts of your choice.

    Mohanthal : Gujarati danedar halwai style sweet recipe. Indian dessert for festivals.

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    • About the Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Traditional Danedar Gujarati Mohanthal Sweet?
    • How to store mohanthal?
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Indian Festival Recipes
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    Mohan thal is one of the most popular recipes prepared during Diwali in northern states like Gujarat and Rajasthan, and thus, it is also known as Diwali mithai. While you are here, check out 100 + Diwali sweets and desserts and classic Indian sweets.

    About the Recipe

    What is Mohanthal?

    Mohanthal is a traditional dessert prepared in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is an Indian no-bake fudge prepared mainly using chickpea flour and ghee (brown butter) and flavored with saffron or cardamom, or both.

    What is the difference between Gujarati and Rajasthani Mohanthal?

    Gujarati Mohan thal is done without any mawa or khoya, while the Rajasthani method uses Mawa.

    In Gujarati Mohan thal, the chickpea flour (besan) is roasted in ghee, whereas in the Rajasthani version, we will have to first deep fry the muthiyas, crack them, and pass it through a sieve and then roast in ghee.

    This Diwali, I will be making Gujarati-style Mohanthal.

    I wish all my readers a very happy and prosperous Diwali 2023.

    melt in mouth, best traditional mohanthal sweet or mithai recipe.

    Ingredients

    To make Gujarati-style danedar Mohan thal, use besan, ghee, and milk. For the sugar syrup or chashni, add sugar, water, saffron strands, and cardamom powder.

    How to make Traditional Danedar Gujarati Mohanthal Sweet?

    • In a bowl, add chickpea flour and 4 tablespoon of ghee. Nicely rub this between your palms so that the besan is well incorporated with ghee. Do not rush with this process. I spent around 5 minutes.
    • To this, add 4 tablespoon of milk and continue to rub for another 5 minutes. By following this step, you will end up getting grainy or sandy (danedar) chickpea flour. Check the video on making of gujarati danedar mohanthal
    Making of halwai style danedar mohanthal recipe.
    • Add ½ cup of ghee in a pan on medium flame. To this, add the above chickpea mixture and saute until besan becomes golden and aromatic. 
    • For the chickpea flour to become deep golden and aromatic, it took around 15 minutes on low flame. The time may vary between 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the intensity of the flame and the pan used.
    • Add half a cup of milk and keep mixing until well incorporated. It takes about four to 5 minutes. 
    • Switch off the flame. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
    Roasting besan with milk and ghee to make mohanthal mithai.

    Making of sugar syrup

    • In another pan, add sugar and water (add saffron strands if available) and cook until the sugar syrup attains one-string consistency. To this, add cardamom powder and switch off the flame. Check the video on making of mohanthal on how to check for one-string consistency.
    One string sugar syrup or chashni for Mohanthal sweet.

    Making of Mohanthal

    • Put back the pan containing roasted chickpea flour on medium flame. Add sugar syrup and stir for 2 minutes until everything is combined and starts bubbling around the edges.
    • Transfer this to a pan greased with ghee or lined with parchment paper and spread to the desired thickness.
    Pictures of Easy homemade halwai style mohan thal sweet.
    • Garnish it with pistachios and press gently. Decorate with vark (edible gold or silver leaves) if desired.
    • Let this set for at least 3 to 4 hours. Cut them into slices of the desired size, or simply scoop with a spoon and enjoy.

    How to store mohanthal?

    Mohanthal can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. You can keep it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Reheat the refrigerated Mohan thal in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds on high just before you are ready to serve.

    Holding soft melt in mouth mohan thal piece garnished with pistachios and vark

    Recipe FAQs

    What is Mohanthal made of?

    Mohanthal is made using 3 basic ingredients ghee, sugar, and besan(chickpea flour). For flavoring, you can either add cardamom powder or saffron (Kesar)

    Is mohanthal the same as burfi?

    No. The ingredients may be similar, but Mohan thal's preparation, taste, and texture is different from that of burfi. Barfi sweet is slightly dense, but Mohan thal is soft and grainy in texture and can be eaten even with a spoon 🙂

    Best Diwali Indian Sweet Recipe : Danedar Mohanthal Mithai.

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    Mohanthal : best traditional Gujarati danedar halwai style sweet recipe for Diwali.

    Gujarati Mohanthal | Danedar Mohanthal - Special Diwali Sweet

    Kushi
    Mohanthal Sweet is a traditional and popular sweet recipe from Gujarat, India, that has a rich and melt-in-mouth texture prepared mainly using besan flour (chickpeas), ghee, sugar, and garnished with nuts of your choice.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Desserts, sweets
    Cuisine gujarati, Indian, rajasthan
    Servings 12
    Calories 200 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pan for making the sweet
    • Plate or baking pan for spreading the mixture.

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Besan or Chickpea flour
    • ½ cup + 4 tablespoon Ghee
    • ½ cup + 4 tablespoon Milk

    To make sugar syrup

    • 1 cup Sugar
    • ¾ cup Water
    • 8 to 10 Saffron strands (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder, adjust to taste

    For garnish

    • Pistachios
    • Vark (or edible silver, optional)

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, add chickpea flour and 4 tablespoon of ghee. Nicely rub this between your palms so that the besan is well incorporated with ghee. Do not rush with this process. I have spent around 5 minutes. Check the video on making of gujarati danedar mohanthal.
      2 cups Besan or Chickpea flour, ½ cup + 4 tablespoon Ghee
    • To this, add 4 tablespoon of milk and continue to rub for another 5 minutes. By following this step, you will end up getting a grainy or sandy (danedar) chickpea flour. 
      ½ cup + 4 tablespoon Milk
    • Add ½ cup of ghee in a pan on medium flame. To this, add the above chickpea mixture and saute until besan becomes golden and aromatic. 
      ½ cup + 4 tablespoon Ghee
    • For the chickpea flour to become deep golden and aromatic, it took around 15 minutes on low flame. The time may vary between 12 to 18 minutes, depending on the intensity of the flame and the pan used.
    • Add half cup milk and keep mixing until well incorporated. It takes about four to 5 minutes. Switch off the flame. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
      ½ cup + 4 tablespoon Milk

    Making of sugar syrup

    • In another pan, add sugar and water (add saffron strands if available) and cook until the sugar syrup attains one-string consistency. To this, add cardamom powder and switch off the flame. You can check the video here on how to make one-string consistency.
      1 cup Sugar, ¾ cup Water, 8 to 10 Saffron strands (optional), 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder, adjust to taste

    Making of Mohan thal

    • Put back the pan containing roasted chickpea flour on medium flame. To this, add sugar syrup and continuously stir for 2 minutes until everything is combined and starts bubbling around the edges.
    • Transfer this to a pan greased with ghee or lined with parchment paper and spread to the desired thickness.
    • Garnish it with pistachios and press gently. Decorate with vark (edible gold or silver leaves) if desired.
      Pistachios, Vark (or edible silver, optional)
    • Let this set for at least 3 to 4 hours. Cut them into slices of the desired size or simply scoop with a spoon and enjoy.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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    Note: We originally posted this Diwali sweet Mohan thal in Oct 2021. It has now been modified in Oct 2023 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.

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    Comments

    1. Mahy

      October 10, 2022 at 5:40 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow, I heard about this dish many years ago. Now that I've stumbled upon your recipe, it has brought up so many memories. Thank you for that!

      Reply
    2. Beth

      October 10, 2022 at 5:49 am

      5 stars
      The texture certainly does look melt in the mouth! Love the crunchy nuts on top for contrast.

      Reply
    3. Jovita

      October 10, 2022 at 7:31 am

      5 stars
      This dessert looks very appetizing. So beautiful and delicious! Also it's easy to prepare. Yum!

      Reply
    4. Katherine

      October 10, 2022 at 8:32 am

      5 stars
      I love the smooth melting texture of this sweet treat!

      Reply
    5 from 5 votes (1 rating without comment)

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