Chandrakala (dessert)

Chandrakala is a dessert from Bihar, similar to gujia.[1] The outer covering is made of flour and the stuffing is traditionally made using dry fruits like raisins, coconut, almonds, and cashews, along with khoa, semolina, cardamom, sugar, and pistachio.[2] Chandrakala gets the name from the shape. Chandrakala is Chandran means Moon, so its half-moon shape. [3]

Chandrakala

References
  1. Holi 2016: Planning to host a Holi party?. The Times of India, 22 March 2006.
  2. http://www.threepeppercorn.com/recipe/dessert/chandrakala.html%5B%5D
  3. "Suryakala chandrakala sweet".


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