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Brunch is the holy grail of meals. the perfect combination of breakfast and lunch, perfect for indulging in all the treats that you skip on the rest of the day. Well, who says it has to be about having regular parathas and sandwiches? From starting your week on a sweet note to enjoying the dishes guilt tree, a bowl full of doodh jalebi along with fluffy pancakes are a perfect way to satisfy your cravings this International Dessert Day.
International Dessert Day is celebrated annually on October 14th to serve as a sweet reminder to every individual to forget about calories and indulge in sweet treats for a hearty change. From savouring cakes to pastries, this day serves as a testament to the rich cultural traditions and thought behind the hearty desserts. Take this as a sign and make the most of your breakfast by adding these desserts to your menu right away.
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Puran Poli
This traditional Maharashtrian stuffed flatbread is perfect for every occasion. For a hearty and indulgent brunch, prepare sweet lentil filling and dough first. Pinch small balls from the dough and stuff them with sweet lentil filling, roll the dough into a medium-large circle and place it on a heated tawa. Cook until golden brown and serve warm with milk, curd or ghee for a change. Enjoy!
Traditional English Pancakes
Who doesn’t like savouring delightful pancakes topped with maple syrup and chopped fruits? Well, the tradition of relishing pancakes can be traced back to the 5th century BC but this meal option often considered in a classic American breakfast makes for a perfect dish. Prepare the pancake batter and pour a ladleful of batter on a hot griddle. Cook until golden and fluffy. Top with maple syrup and a rich dollop of fruits and enjoy!
Sheera (Sooji Halwa)
Nothing can beat the taste of sooji halwa combined with an assortment of nuts. Prepared with a rich essence of cardamom, ghee, wheat and sugar. With a melt-in-mouth consistency, halwa makes for a perfect breakfast. Prepared in a total of 15 minutes, add ghee to a heavy-bottomed kadhai and boil water and sugar in a pan. Allow the sugar solution to come to a boil and add sooji to the heated ghee. Keep stirring the sooji and add hot sugar syrup into the mixture. Allow the mixture to simmer and add roasted cashews, once the halwa starts leaving the edges of the kadhai, serve immediately and enjoy! Don’t forget to top the dish with chopped nuts for a flavourful taste.
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Malpua
What comes to your mind when you think of a sweet brunch option? Malpua right! With crispy edges and a soft-juicy centre, malpuas are soaked in sweet sugar syrup and often topped with chopped nuts for a delicious taste. Perfect for every festive season, these sweet pancakes are best complemented by rabdi. Garnish with pista and enjoy!
Banana Nut Bread
With the perfect essence of banana, this delicious banana nut bread is simple and quick to prepare. Packed with intense banana flavour, this versatile bread is not only perfect for brunch but serves as a filling meal as well. With an ultra-moist and perfectly dense texture, enjoy this walnut-loaded nut bread with a steaming cup of tea or coffee for a delightful taste.
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Doodh Jalebi
Nothing can beat the luxurious taste of doodh jalebi. This saffron-coloured delicacy is packed with immense flavour and taste. With a great melt-in-mouth consistency jalebi is first deep-fried to perfection and later drenched in sugar syrup for a delicious taste. This traditional dish is soaked in milk and relished widely due to its delightful taste without any guilt. Serve hot for brunch and enjoy!
Cheeni Paratha
This traditional paratha is not only perfect for making your meal of the day an absolute delight. For those with the biggest sweet tooth, this cheeni paratha can not only be together in less time but makes for a filling option as well. Sprinkle sugar on the paratha dough and bring the edges together. Place the paratha on a hot skillet and cook both sides until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!
Nutella and Fruit Waffles
With the growing popularity of waffles, this brunch option is perfect for quick and crispy meal. With a soft and fluffy interior and crispy exterior, pour the waffle batter into the waffle maker and top your crispy waffles with a spoonful of Nutella and chopped berries. You can also top it with maple syrup for a sweet taste. Serve hot and enjoy!