Mohanthal
Mohanthal sweet served in a platter
Alternative namesMohanthar
CourseDessert
Place of originIndia
Region or stateWestern India
Main ingredientsBesan (gram flour), condensed milk, sugar
VariationsBesan chakki, Dal Badam Chakki

Mohanthal is a traditional besan (gram flour) based Indian sweet which is regarded as favourite of Hindu God Bhagwan Krishna[1] and hence prepared on Sri Krishna Janamashtami festival. The sweet Mohanthal is named after Bhagwan Krishna as Mohan is an epithet for Him. Mohanthal forms an quintessential part of bhog in Pushtimarg temples. It is common in the Braj, Rajasthan and Gujarat regions of India where influence of Pushtimarg tradition is higher.

Mohanthal is made from besan, ghee, and sugar and can be combined with many other ingredients, such as spices and nuts.[2][3][4] As with other sweets from the Indian subcontinent it is commonly consumed at religious festivals such as Diwali,[5] Krishna Janamashtami or as prasad, an offering at a Mandir.

Mohanthal

Etymology

The word Mohanthal is compound of two words: Mohan and thal. Mohan is a Sanskrit word and is used an epithet for Hindu God Shri Krishna.[6] Mohan also means something which is attractive, captivating or enticing. The name Mohan is used for Shri Krishna due to his attractive personality. The word Thāl is derivative of Sanskrit word Sthāla[7] which means a plate and here refers to plate in which this Bhog is set.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Mohan Thal Recipe". Indian Vegetarian Recipes in Hindi | NishaMadhulika.com (in Hindi). 20 June 2008. Retrieved 3 May 2023. Mohan Thal is a traditional sweet made with besan gram flour, and dry fruits. It is considered to be one of the favorite sweets of Lord Krishna.
  2. ↑ Desai, Anjali H. (2007). India Guide Gujarat. India Guide Publications. p. 368. ISBN 9780978951702.
  3. ↑ "Diwali 2017 Special: 10 Tasty Diwali Sweet Recipes". The Financial Express. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  4. ↑ "Rajasthan Festival 2018: 5 Rajasthani Dishes You Should Try To Celebrate The Royal State". NDTV.com. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  5. 1 2 "Mohanthal Recipe - Traditional Diwali Sweet - Gram Flour Fudge". foodviva.com. Retrieved 3 May 2023. Mohanthal is a traditional Gujarati sweet which is usually prepared on the festivals of Diwali and Janmashtami, also popular in Rajasthan.....Mohan is another name of the Lord Krishna and Thal means bhog (dish) in Gujarati, as this sweet is usually served as Bhog (prasad) to the God.
  6. ↑ "Janmashtami 2022: How Did Mohanthal Get Its Name". Slurrp. Retrieved 3 May 2023. this dessert used to be the favorite of Lord Krishna and because of this, it was named mohanthal. Interestingly, 'Mohan' means Krishna while 'thal' means bhog or prashad. Because of being loved by Lord Krishna, this dessert was named so and is still offered to the deity.
  7. ↑ Turner, R. L. (Ralph Lilley) (1962–1966). "A Comparative Dictionary of Indo-Aryan Languages". dsal.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
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