Indian Sweets And Desserts

India is known for its rich culture and the food that it offers. The country provides with beautiful delicacies that leave everyone hungry for more. As much as we are known for the spicy food, Indian sweets and desserts are a must for any and every occasion. We celebrate all our good deeds and start our new beginnings with sweets.

 

 

 

Jalebi : Jalebi is made by deep-frying the maida flour batter which is mostly in circular shapes, which is then dipped in sugar syrup to add more sweetness. These are popular in the southern states of India, mostly during the festivals of Ramdan and Diwali. The sweets are presented warm or cold. Jalebi is eaten with curd or rabri.

Rasgulla : Rasgulla is a semi-solid dessert popular in India. They look like balls made of the ingredient chhena, it is made in light syrup made of sugar. The dish traces its roots from Odisha and West Bengal.

Rabdi : Rabri is an Indian sweet dish made with curd, flour, and a combination of bajre ki roti. Raabri is mostly made in the northern, central and western states of the country. It is eaten hot or cold but best tasted when it’s cold. Spices like cumin seeds, dry fruits, etc., can be used to garnish the dish.

Peda : Pedas is a sweet that is usually made in semi- soft thick pieces. The main ingredients are khoa (khava), sugar and some traditional spices to spice up the taste. Pedhas come in various types and they differ with their ingredients also. Pedhas come in various different colors.

  

Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa) : As established from the name gajar ka halwa is made from carrots. Carrots are grated and with several other ingredients, the dish is prepared. The dessert is famous all over Northern India. It is eaten in various functions or festivals in the states. It is served hot during the winter.

Kaju Katli : Kaju katli is an Indian sweet dish. Kaju in Hindi is known as cashew nut. Ingredients such as Ghee, saffron, and one can add dry fruits to each one’s taste.  The shape is usually a diamond shape. The final product sometimes has an edible silver foil for decoration purposes. It may come in various colors depending on the ingredients used. Kaju Katli is traditionally eaten during Diwali. The dish is famous all over India.

Gulab Jamun : Gulab jamun is a delicacy, popular in every state and a savoured dish in every nook of the country. It is often served along with garnishing of dried nuts like almonds to enhance flavor. It is a pretty famous dessert and in the menu at multiple festivals, weddings, birthdays, etc.

 

Ladoo : Laddu are ball-shaped sweets popular in the. Laddus are prepared with flour, kneaded dough and sugar. There are various other ingredients that are put in and differ from each person’s liking. Laddu’s are a usual sweet delicacy for festivals, family events, and births as well, or given as a prasad at Hindu temples.

 

This is a Some of the Indian sweets and desserts, also called mithai, a significant element in Indian cuisine. Indians are known for their unique taste and experimental behavior when it comes to food. Many Indian desserts are fried foods made with sugar, milk or condensed milk. Ingredients and preferred types of dessert vary by region. In the eastern part of India, for example, most are based on milk products. Many are flavoured with almonds and pistachios, spiced with cardamon, nutmeg, cloves and black pepper, and decorated with nuts, or with gold or silver leaf.