Malaiyo – Seasonal Winter Dessert of Varanasi

• • Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
Malaiyo – Seasonal Winter Dessert of Varanasi

During the Varanasi tour, I saw numerous locations with shops selling yellow-colored sweet stuff. I inquired my friend and was told it is ‘Malaiyo‘ – a delicious seasonal dessert.

Is it as heavy as it looks – said I.

No No. It is very light and delicious – said, dear friend.

One day during the conversation, Bhabhi (sister-in-law) enhanced my knowledge about a shop selling one of the best Malaiyo in the city and i.e., near Chowk.

The next day, I was at Dwarkapuri Milk Bahar at Chowk to taste Malaiyo – a seasonal dessert.

Upon query, the shopkeeper said – it is available only after Diwali (festival of lights) till January end.

I requested one Kulhad. Cost – Rs. 15/- only.

My friend was correct. The moment I held Kulhad in my hands, it was light, and the moment I tasted it, delicious.

Timings: 7 am – 11 pm.

Ksheer Sagar – Legacy of Sweetness Since 1968

• • Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Afternoon hours, I was at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Ghat talking with a Jal Police Sub-Inspector as nobody was present at the tourist assistance booth. The query was about the oldest and most famous sweet shop in Varanasi.

Ksheer Sagar at Sonapura was his recommendation.

Thank you, said I, and we started walking towards Assi Ghat via various ghats till we reached Harishchandra Ghat. And the stairs towards Sonapura finally reaching Ksheer Sagar. The shop is since 1968 and is one of the oldest and most famous among locals. Sweets were displayed nicely on the counter tough to select which one to taste, then I had talks with the owner. He suggested a few sweets. I selected Gur ka Rasgulla because I never had it till-date. It was really good. Not too sweet nor very less. Perfect, the taste is all I can say in words. Cost – Rs. 15/- per rasgulla. One should visit if touring Varanasi.

Small Kachori Also Known as Bhugri Chana Kachori

• • Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi
Small Kachori Also Known as Bhugri Chana Kachori

Morning hours, I was passing via Bansphatak, Opposite Karur Vysya Bank ATM, I had to stop to know what a man was selling on a cycle and why there was so much crowd.

It is a small Kachori with Chana sabzi on top served in a Kulhad. Rs. 10/- per kulhad. I ordered two Kulhads. The taste of Kachori is fantastic and difficult to describe in words. The seller enhanced knowledge – it is also known as Bhugri Chana Kachori.

Timings: 7 am – 11 am.

Another day, I was near Chitra Cinema, in front of the SBI ATM, another small Kachori wala. I stopped to have Kachori. This time, no Chana. Small Kachori, Aloo (potato) Sabzi with Dhaniya (Coriander) Pudina Chatni on top served on a plate. Awesome with Chatni. The cost per plate – Rs. 10/- only.

Timings: 7 am – 11 am.

Breakfast was good indeed.

Thank you, Varanasi.

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