Diwali 2022: Hemp-based recipes to try this festive season

What better way to celebrate Diwali which is just around the corner than by cooking something special and delectable for your loved ones Make delicious and nutritious Diwali sweets with hemp to fill your home with a beautiful aroma during this festival of lightsSantosh Tamang Head Chef at The Hemp Factory shares some delectable and healthful recipes for Diwali sweetsHemp Besan LadooIngredients1 Cup BesanGram FlourOne fourth Cup GheeHalf Cup Powdered Sugar1 tsp Hemp HeartsHalf tsp Cardamom Powder1 tsp Hemp Powder10 Almonds for GarnishingProcessDry roast the besan on medium flame for about 1015mins keep stirring Its raw taste should not be thereAdd ghee and mix wellCook the besan till fat separates for about 810 minutes and turn off the flameAdd sugar cardamom powder and hemp powder Mix well so that there are no lumps Let the mixture cool completely Once the mixture is cool add hemp heartsGrease your hands with ghee and start forming laddoos Make smooth and round laddoos Decorate with AlmondsServe or store in an airtight containerHempinfused NankhataiIngredients1 fourth cup allpurpose flour 175 grams2 tablespoons fine rava semolina 25 grams1 tablespoon Hemp FlourHalf cup powdered sugar 80 gramsHalf cup ghee 115 gramsHalf teaspoon saltHalf teaspoon cardamom powder2 teaspoons slivered pistachios or nuts of your choice1 tablespoon Hemp HeartsProcessIn a bowl sieve maida allpurpose flour Keep it asideIn a bowl whisk ghee and sugar with a spoon or whisk until creamy light and paleAdd allpurpose flour Hemp flour Sooji salt and cardamom powder into the gheesugar mixtureCombine everything using a spatula then use your hands to bring the dough together Do not knead the doughIf the dough looks dry add a teaspoon of ghee and gently work the dough until it comes togetherRest the dough covered in the fridge for at least 30 minutesMixing ghee and flour for nankhatai doughPinch a limesized portion of the dough Roll it between your palms to form a smooth round shape Flatten them slightlyPlace it on the baking tray lined with parchment paperRepeat with the rest of the cookie doughPlace them 1 inch apart since they will expand on bakingUsing a knife make a crisscross pattern in the middle You can also make a little indentation in the center instead of a crisscross patternRefrigerate again for another 15 minutesPreheat your oven to 190 degrees CBake in a preheated oven for 15 to 16 minutes It might take a little less or more time for you Keep an eye out after 13 minutesSprinkle some slivered pistachios and rose petals and Hemp HeartsNote The cookies will be soft in the middle but will firm upon coolingDouble Chocolate Chip Hemp Heart CookiesIngredientsHalf cup liquid coconut oilQuarter cup almond soy or rice milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup coconut or brown sugar1 cup Hemp Seeds divided1 cup chocolate chips semi sweet or vegan2 cups gluten free OR all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powderHalf teaspoon kosher saltProcessPreheat the oven to 350 degreesPlace coconut oil almond milk vanilla coconut sugar 34 cup Hemp Seeds and 12 cup chocolate chips in a blender and puree for 30 seconds or until small pieces remain but mixture is creamyIn a separate large bowl whisk the flour baking powder baking soda and saltAdd the chocolate mixture into the flour mixture and stir until ingredients are totally combined Stir in the remaining chocolate chips and Hemp SeedsUsing a small ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoon measure place cookies on a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet Use the heel of your hand to gently press cookies down and form into circlesBake cookies for 11 minutes for softer cookies and 1314 minutes for crisper cookiesAlso read Itrsquos 420 time Why are hempbased lifestyle products gaining traction in IndiaThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever