11 Incredible Indian Sweets You Must Try Once In Your Lifetime

Zee Media Bureau
May 19, 2023

Gulab Jamun

Called by various other names in the country viz Lal mohan, Gulab jam, Gulap jam – this sweet dish is an Indian wedding favourite.

Chena Poda

Chhena poda literally means, baked cheese, and this sweet dish has its origins in Odisha.

Rasgulla/Roshogolla

Called by various other names in the country viz Rasgulla, Roshogolla --this ball-shaped chenna/paneer desert soaked in sugary syrup can be easily called a national favourite.

Jalebi

Called by various other names in the country viz jilapi, jilebi, jilipi –this sweet dish made with maida and soaked in sugary syrup is an all time favourite in India.

Ghewar

The incredible sweet dish made from ghee, flour, and sugar syrup has its origins in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Rasmalai

Called by various other names in the country viz rosomalai, roshmalai, rasa malei --this cottage cheese based sweet dish is one of the most loved desserts in the country.

Mysore Pak

As the name suggests, this sweet dish made with gram flour, ghee and sugar has its origins in Mysore in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Besan Ki Barfi

This traditional sweet made with gram flour, sugar and ghee, is one of the most loved desserts in North India.

Motichoor Laddoo

The laddus made with gram flour and sugar is one of the favorite Indian desserts and is often offered as prasads to gods and goddesses in India.

Kaju Katli

Called by various other names in the country viz Kaju Barfi, Kaju Ki Katli, this Indian dessert is made with cashews, milk and sugar.

Srikhand

Shrikhand is a very popular sweet dish, prevalent in Gujarati and Marathi cuisine. The thick creamy dessert is made with strained yogurt, sugar and nuts.

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