7 Most Popular Indian Sweets


Kumari Rajnigandha
20-06-2022, 22:41 IST
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    The Indian subcontinent's confectionary and desserts are known as mithai. The basic ingredient in most Indian desserts is milk or ghee.

Gulab Jamun

    Gulab jamun is a variety of mithai that originated in the Indian subcontinent and is popular in India, Pakistan, Nepal, the Maldives , Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Motichoor Laddu

    Motichoor Ladoos are special among Indian sweets because they are true manifestations of happiness and joy.

Kaju Katli

    Cashew nuts, sugar, and cardamom powder are used to make Kaju katli, a delectable traditional North Indian sweet.

Ras Malai

    Rasmalai is a steamed dumpling with cardamom, saffron, and pistachios that is soaked in clotted cream (malai).

Soan Papdi

    Ghee, wheat, sugar, and cardamom are used to make Soan Papdi, a traditional Uttar Pradesh dessert.

Peda

    It is a deliciously sweet fudge-like delicacy made traditionally with khoya. Peda is a creamy and rich sweet loved by one and all.

Modak

    Modak are Maharashtrian celebratory dumplings made with a sweet coconut jaggery filling and rice flour dough. Modak is said to be one of Lord Ganesha's favourite sweets.

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