Millet MotichoorLaddoo and Berry Sandesh

The festivities continue to soar high as Dev Diwali approaches on November 15th, 2024. This calls for sweets with a wholesome twist. Renowned Chef Guntas Sethi, the Ambassador for the European Union’s ‘More Than Food’ campaign in India, presents two innovative treats: Millet MotichoorLaddoo and Berry Sandesh. Infused with high-protein, low-sugar elements, and crafted with carefully sourced European ingredients these desserts merge health and tradition, offering a guilt-free way to savor the season.

Let’s dive into the recipes!

Millet MotichoorLaddoo

Ingredients:

• 1 cup little millet/foxtail millet

• 2 tbsp butter from Denmark

• A pinch of saffron

• 1 tbsp elaichi powder

• ½ tbsp jaggery powder

2/3 tbsp honey from France

Method:

• Wash 1 cup little millet/foxtail millet and let it soak in 2 cups of water for 2/3 hours.

• Heat 2 tbsp butter and cook the millet in it.

• Add 3 cups more water, then cover and cook for 20-30 mins until it’s cooked along with saffron-infused water.

• Once it’s almost done, add 1 tsp elaichi powder, 1/2 cup jaggery powder & 2/3 tbsp honey from France.

• Take it off, heat & let it cool down for 5-6 mins & then make laddoos out of it.

Berry Sandesh

Ingredients:

• 500 grams malai paneer

• 2 tbsp honey from France

• 2 tbsp reduced sugar fruit spread from Austria

• Fresh berries from the Netherlands

• Roasted nuts

Method:

• Knead 500 grams of malai paneer with 2 tbsp honey from France and 2 tbsp reduced sugar fruit spread from Austria.

• ⁠Once it's super soft and there are no grains in the paneer, set it in a tray lined with parchment paper.

• Top it off with fresh berries from the Netherlands and roasted nuts.

• Let it set in the fridge for 2-3 hours.

• Cut it into pieces, serve it chilled & enjoy.

With just five simple steps for each recipe, these wonderful sweets are easy to make and are sure to take the load off (your stress and daily calorie intake!). So, gather your loved ones and make this festive season a memorable one filled with joy, and laughter with a taste of Europe on your plate!