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Sweets are an integral part of our festivals and rituals. Offered to deities and gifted to families and friends, we can't think of our lives without those rich colourful pieces of delight. In India, sweets do not just satisfy your tastebuds but also associated with happiness and auspiciousness. But do you know many of our favourite sweets are not Indian? Yes, various commonly eaten sweets in India are of Persian origin. We gradually made them our own with some variations. Maybe that's the reason we can't think of our favourite sweets not having Indian origin. Let's know about 4 common Indian sweets that have their roots in foreign lands.
Gulab jamun
Gulab Jamun just melts in the mouth and makes all our festivities special. This sweet is famous across the country. We borrowed it from Persia where it was called luqmat-al-qadi originally. Even the word Gulab comes from Persian origin. This sweet is often used as an offering to god during various occasions.
Jalebi
Are you a big fan of Jalebis like many Indians? One of the most commonly eaten sweets is Jalebi which has its origin in the Middle East where it is known by the name Zulba, Zalabiya, or Zalibiya.
Halwa
Halwa is omnipresent it feels. No matter what the occasion is, halwa seems to be the easiest sweet item to make. This popular dish is again a borrowed and adapted one from Persia and Turkey. The name comes from the word Hulw which means sweet.
Firni
This delicious dessert made with rice is subtle and sublime. Usually served in small mud plates, this also originated in ancient Persia. Later Mughals introduced it to India. Firni is quite popular in countries like Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan.
