Mewa Paag is a delightful and healthy festive sweet that combines the goodness of edible gum, dry fruits, jaggery, and coconut. Perfect for celebrations, this recipe is a labor of love, bringing together roasted ingredients and a jaggery syrup to create a rich and flavorful treat. The process is simple yet rewarding, and the end result is a sweet that is both nutritious and delicious.
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Heat ghee in a pan and fry edible gum until it puffs up. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, toss raisins until they puff up. Remove and set aside.
Add lotus seeds to the pan and dry roast for 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Dry roast the mix of dry fruits (cashews, almonds, pista, walnuts) in the pan. Remove and set aside.
Add shredded dry coconut to the pan and roast until it turns translucent. Remove and let all roasted ingredients cool down.
In a mixie jar, pulse the lotus seeds and edible gum 2-3 times. Set aside.
Grind the dry fruits (except raisins) into a coarse powder. Set aside.
In the same pan, add jaggery and water. Boil until the jaggery melts and forms a semi-liquid extract.
Add the roasted ingredients (lotus seeds, edible gum, dry fruits, raisins, and dry coconut) to the jaggery syrup.
Add cardamom powder and mix thoroughly until everything combines well. Turn off the flame.
Grease a plate with ghee and pour the mixture onto it. Level the mixture evenly.
Make cuts of your desired shape while the mixture is still warm. Let it cool and remove the shaped pieces. Mewa Paag is ready.
Use clean, good-quality jaggery (preferably desi or organic).
Once jaggery reaches the right stage, add roasted dry fruits quickly and mix well.
👉 Key secret: Don’t undercook jaggery (paag won’t set) and don’t overcook (it will taste bitter and hard as stone).
Sprinkle saffron strands or edible silver vark for festive look.
Can I use sugar instead of jaggery?
Jaggery is recommended for its rich flavor and health benefits, but sugar can be used as a substitute if needed.
What other dry fruits can I use?
You can use any dry fruits like pecans, hazelnuts, or dried apricots based on your preference.
How long does Mewa Paag stay fresh?
Mewa Paag can stay fresh for up to a week when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Can I skip edible gum?
Edible gum adds texture and nutritional value, but you can skip it if unavailable.
Is this recipe suitable for vegans?
This recipe uses ghee, which is not vegan. You can substitute ghee with a plant-based fat like coconut oil to make it vegan-friendly.
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