Teej festival: Traditional Indian sweets and snacks you can make at home

Teej, a monsoon festival celebrated across Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other parts of North India, brings a spread of traditional sweets and savoury snacks to the table. Republicworld.com lists five festive delicacies that can be prepared at home, with recipes varying by household and region.

Key dishes include Ghewar, a honeycomb-like Rajasthani dessert finished with sugar syrup and rabri; Malpua, a syrup-soaked pancake served warm with rabri; and Kheer, a slow-cooked rice pudding. Savoury options such as Dal Kachori, a spiced lentil-filled pastry, and Mathri, a crisp flaky bite seasoned with ajwain and black pepper, balance the meal.