Sweet Dalia (Meetha Daliya) is a nutritious and delicious Indian dessert made from roasted broken wheat cooked in milk and sweetened with sugar or jaggery. Flavoured with cardamom and garnished with dry fruits, it has a rich, creamy texture and a comforting taste. This healthy sweet dish is perfect for breakfast, festive occasions, or as a light dessert after meals.
½ cup broken wheat (Dalia)
2 cups milk (or 1 cup milk + 1 cup water)
3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp ghee
1–2 tbsp chopped dry fruits
Almonds
Cashews
Raisins
2–3 cardamom pods (or ½ tsp cardamom powder)
A pinch of saffron (optional)
Step 1. Roast the Dalia
Heat ghee in a pan.
Add dalia and roast on low flame until light golden and aromatic.
Step 2. Cook the Dalia
Add milk (and water if using).
Cook on medium flame for 10–12 minutes until dalia becomes soft.
Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
Step 3. Add Sweetness
Add sugar and mix well.
Cook for 3–4 minutes more until slightly thick.
Step 4. Add Flavour
Add cardamom powder and saffron.
Mix well.
Step 5. Garnish
Add chopped dry fruits and cook for 1 minute.
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