Soother in Scorching Summers

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It’s full bloom of Summers in India. Temperatures soar from 35-55 deg. Celsius. In such hot weather the only way to soothe yourself is to have something cool. People have a variety of cooling drinks and other food items to keep the cool but one of my favourites is ‘Bikaneri Malai Chhatta’.

It looks like humble shaved ice popsicle with flavoured sugar syrup on it but it is much more than that.

It is native to Bikaner City in Rajasthan, India. But this time I found it in my city Kolkata.

Picture of Bikaneri Malai Chhatta with Kesar(Saffron) & Gulkand(Sundried rose petals with white sugar mixed with black pepper and Indian condiments) flavoured sugar syrup on it
Picture of Bikaneri Malai Chhatta with Kesar(Saffron) & Gulkand(Sundried rose petals with white sugar mixed with black pepper and Indian condiments) flavoured sugar syrup on it2991×3144 455 KB

The special thing about this popsicle is that it is served with a generous dose of heavy cream on top of it. This cream is obtained by reducing the milk to one fourth upon heating on low flame.

The flavours of sugar syrup are also very unique as they are made to compliment the ‘Malai’ on top of the ‘Chhatta’.

The stall of Bikaneri Malai Chhatta with Sugar Syrup bottles containing different flavours
The stall of Bikaneri Malai Chhatta with Sugar Syrup bottles containing different flavours1080×1445 537 KB

In Kolkata this shop keeper sells one piece of Chhatta wherein you can enjoy at least 20 different flavours. He had a wide selection of flavours like Rose, Khus, Lychee, Mango, Guava, Kesar, Chocolate, Gulkand, Bela, Banana etc.

This also brings back very happy memories for me as I had spent all my school summer vacations in Bikaner and me and my cousins used to have these Chhatta’s all day long ?

This is a must try for summers. I am sure this will put a smile on your face. ?

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Looks wonderful @Kavita1 and I can imagine why you’d enjoy it on a hot day. Thanks for sharing this great post about your summer, your food and your culture. This is exactly what we want in a food & drink post :).

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Thank you so much @PaulPavlinovich for your words of appreciation :slight_smile:

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Hello dear friend @Kavita1 ,

Your post is simply amazing. Thank you so much for letting us know about this delicious “Bikaneri Malai Chhatta”. The simple way you describe this specialty and your attractive photo made my day :blush: I hope to taste it one day with Mangoes or Chocolate flavors :wink::+1:

Keep sharing great posts like this :pray:

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Thank you so much @Giuseppe75 for your appreciation. And yes do plan to visit India soon so that you can try out all the amazing delecacies we have here :slight_smile:

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Thank you for your kind reply @Kavita1 . India is a beautiful country and hope to visit it soon :blush:

Have a good day

Giuseppe

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Hi Kavita , Lovely post Enjoying summer 45 degree with "Baraf ka Gola ".This post remind me my childhood days ,Keep sharing !! @virtualguru

Vasudaiva Kutumbakam

( World is one family )

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@Giuseppe75 even I wish to visit Italy and have amazing Pizzas there :blush::blush::blush:

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Thank you for your appreciation @virtuaIguru , which city are you from?

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Hi dear @Kavita1 , It will be a big pleasure to welcome you in my city Parma (Italy) and have together a good Pizza as I describe in my post showing my favorite Pizza

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Hi Kavita ,City of Lakes & Capital of Central India Madhya Pradesh @virtualguru

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

(World is one family )

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I have read your post @Giuseppe75 and was tempted by it :yum:

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Thank you @Kavita1 , you always encourage and support with positivity our sharings.

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Do you get Malai Chhatta there or just simple Barf Gola @virtuaIguru ?

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@Kavita1 very nice post. Does this “Bikaneri Malai chhatta” is available only in Kolkata or even in Delhi. Its really mouth watering. Want to try if available in Delhi.

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Thanks for your appreciation @Kousalya . I am not sure if it is available in Delhi, as I have never heard of it. Even in Kolkata it is first. It is majorly found in Rajasthan. As the name suggests it is from Bikaner.

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@Kavita1 , Oh ok thanks

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@Kousalya do try this once you are in Rajasthan in summers. It is a delight :slight_smile:

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Hi @Kavita1 thanks for writing and sharing this post this is really a very cool post in this hot summer and this post remind me my childhood similar this calls बर्फ का गोला and we are waiting this think every day in summer holidays…

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I think ‘barf ka gola’ is an integral part of every Indian kids’ childhood @JMD9 :slight_smile:

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