Lapsi – made with cracked wheat and cooked in ghee with jaggery syrup, this traditional Rajasthani sweet has a lovely floral aroma of saffron and cardamom. With a few simple steps and a nutty, rich flavor, it’s an easy way to meet those sweet tooth cravings without having to indulge!

HOW TO MAKE LAPSI:

1. Roast! Roast the cracked wheat in ghee on medium heat until the color changes and it begins to have a nutty fragrance.
   
2. Add Water & Cook! Add in 2 cups of water and stir gently. Cook covered for 10-15 mins until the wheat becomes soft and almost fully cooked. It should still have some texture when you press between your fingers. Add more water as needed, it varies based on the texture of your wheat.
   
3. Make Jaggery Syrup! While the cracked wheat is simmering, in a separate pot let 1/2 cup of water come to a boil. Add in the jaggery, stir till combined, and take it off the heat. Keep aside.
4. Cook with Jaggery! Once the cracked wheat is ready, add in the jaggery syrup, stir gently, and cook covered until all the water evaporates—about 5 minutes. You’ll see everything coming together and ghee starting to separate.
   
5. Add Saffron & Nuts! Fold in your cardamom powder, saffron, and nuts.
   
6. Enjoy! Garnish with coconut and your Lapsi is ready!

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Lapsi - Cracked Wheat Sweet

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

 

Made with cracked wheat and cooked in ghee with jaggery syrup, this traditional Indian sweet has a lovely floral aroma of saffron and cardamom. With a few simple steps and a nutty, rich flavor, it’s an easy way to meet those sweet tooth cravings without having to indulge.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: traditional

Custom Category: Desserts, Indian Sweets, Traditional

Servings: 6

Calories: 338 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

• 250 g cracked wheat
• 2 1/2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• few strands saffron , soaked in 1/2 tsp warm water
• 200 g jaggery , crumbled
• 4 cups water , as needed
• 1 tbsp almonds , slivered
• 1 tbsp pistachio , slivered
• pinch salt
• 1 tsp coconut , grated (optional)

Instructions

1. Roast the cracked wheat in ghee on medium heat until the color changes and it begins to have a nutty fragrance.

2. Add in 2 cups of water and stir gently. Cook covered for 10-15 mins until the wheat becomes soft and almost fully cooked. It should still have some texture when you press between your fingers. Add more water as needed, it varies based on the texture of your wheat.

3. While the cracked wheat is simmering, in a separate pot let 1/2 cup of water come to a boil. Add in the jaggery, stir till combined, and take it off the heat. Keep aside.

4. Once the cracked wheat is ready, add in the jaggery syrup, stir gently, and cook covered until all the water evaporates—about 5 minutes. You’ll see everything coming together and ghee starting to separate.
5. Fold in your cardamom powder, saffron, and nuts. Garnish with coconut and your Lapsi is ready!

Nutrition Facts

Lapsi - Cracked Wheat Sweet

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 8mg0%

Potassium 198mg6%

Carbohydrates 60g20%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 29g32%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 5IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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