To celebrate the upcoming festival of lights known as Diwali, this Motichoor Rabdi dessert parfait that can be made at home to celebrate the occasion. The rich parfait features milk, sugar and nuts expertly layered together with spices to create a tantalizing sweet and savory dessert.
The recipe begins with a whole milk base that is boiled with aromatic spices such as cardamom and sugar till thick in consistency. The custard is layered in a glass overtop of Motichoor Ladoo fried desserts made from chickpea flour and sugary syrup that are crumbled in the base. To finish the parfait off, it is topped with slivers of almonds and pistachios before being chilled for several hours. Once set the dessert can be served and enjoyed with a spoon.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Diwali Desserts
- There is an opportunity for companies to create festive desserts that appeal to those celebrating Diwali, incorporating traditional flavors and ingredients.
- Layered Parfaits
- Parfaits are increasingly popular and there is an opportunity for companies to innovate with different flavor combinations and ingredients to create unique and indulgent desserts.
- Chickpea Flour Desserts
- There is a growing trend in using alternative flours in desserts, offering consumers gluten-free and healthier options for indulgence.
Where This Applies
- Food Retail
- Food retailers can capitalize on the Diwali celebration by offering pre-made Diwali desserts and other related products in-store or online.
- Food Delivery
- Food delivery services can partner with local restaurants and bakeries to offer Diwali-themed desserts for delivery to help celebrate the festival.
- Alternative Flour Brands
- Alternative flour brands can market their products to the dessert industry to promote the use of healthy, gluten-free, and diverse ingredients in desserts.
