Basant Panchami 2024: 5 Low-Calorie Sweets For Festival

Festivals in India are all about special sweets being prepared to serve as an offering to Gods. Basant Panchami is one beloved festival in which you will get to see the entire country celebrating in different ways and with different festive sweets and desserts.

Marking the beginning of the Spring season, Basant Panchami is a special occasion which has a significant value in Hindu tradition. According to Hindu Mythology, it is said that on this day Lord Brahma created the entire universe and Devi Saraswati was born out of Devi Durga.

This festival is also celebrated as Saraswati Pooja. On this day, eating yellow-coloured sweets is considered very auspicious. Indian yellow sweets like Boondi Laddoo, Kesari Rice, Shrikhand and Rajbhog should be prepared as an offering to Goddess Saraswati.

For those who are more towards a healthy lifestyle, the low-calorie versions of these sweets will be a delightful way for you to celebrate the festival without worrying about health concerns. Try these low-calorie sweets for Basant Panchami and enjoy the festival to its fullest.

5 Healthy Low-Calorie Desserts To Enjoy

1) Low-Calorie Rava Kesari

Low-calorie rava Kesari or Sugar-Free Rava Kesari is a healthy twist on the traditional recipe. Using healthy sugar alternatives like Stevia sugar or Jaggery Powder, you can make this dish even more flavourful than the original recipe. With a hint of ghee and olive oil, this sweet can be a healthier indulgence for the festival.

2) Low-Calorie Peda

Peda is a delectable milk cream sweet that melts in the mouth. This dish can be a healthy pleasure if you make it with Stevia sugar.

It is prepared by boiling milk until it’s reduced by half. Then vinegar and lime juice are added along with sweetener, corn flour slurry, and saffron milk. It is then turned into a thick mixture and shaped into balls.