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Jain Mohanthal

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Jain Mohanthal

Jain Mohanthal is a vegetarian dessert from Gujarat. It is made with besan, ghee and cardamom. This recipe serves 8 and takes about 45 min. One serving has about 380 kcal, 8 g protein, 55 g carbs and 18 g fat.

Did you know? The Jain version of this dish is cooked without onion, garlic or root vegetables such as potato and carrot.

Updated 3 August 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Gujarat
Calories: 380 kcal
Protein: 8 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 8
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 8)

250 g besan
150 g ghee
250 g sugar
60 ml milk
6 cardamom
15 almond (optional)
10 pistachio (optional)
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)

Contains: dairy, gluten and tree nuts.

Main ingredients

besan
ghee

Nutrition per serving

Jain Mohanthal

380kcal / serving

Protein: 8 g 8%
Carbs: 55 g 53%
Fat: 18 g 39%
Fibre: 2 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Calcium	100mg
Iron	1.5mg

How to make Jain Mohanthal

Crush the cardamom pods and the sugar together in a mixer, then sieve to get fine cardamom sugar.
Chop the almonds and pistachios roughly and keep them aside.
Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium-low heat.
Add the besan and roast slowly, stirring constantly, until it turns golden and smells nutty, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the besan mixture cool slightly for a few minutes.
Warm the milk and sprinkle it over the besan, mixing well so small crumbles form.
Mix in the cardamom sugar, nutmeg and most of the nuts.
Press the mixture into a greased plate or tray and garnish with the remaining nuts.
Cool for about 30 minutes, then cut into diamond or square pieces.

Serves 8 · prep 15 min · cook 30 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Jain Mohanthal vegetarian?

Yes. Jain Mohanthal is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Jain Mohanthal?

About 380 kcal per serving, with 8 g protein, 55 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Jain Mohanthal from?

Jain Mohanthal comes from Gujarat.

What is Jain Mohanthal made of?

The main ingredients are besan, ghee and cardamom.

How long does Jain Mohanthal take to make?

About 45 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 30 min to cook.

How many people does this Jain Mohanthal recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 8. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Jain Mohanthal?

Jain Mohanthal is usually eaten as a dessert.

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