6 Lucknowi Sweets You Cannot Miss

By Saumya Singh

Lucknow is known for its delicious cuisine, and Lucknowi sweets are not to be forgotten when talking about the rich flavours of dishes. Here are 6 desserts from the city that you cannot miss!

MALAI GILAURI

Made with milk layers enveloping nuts and raisins, Malai Gilauri is a sweet from the Awadhi Courts itself!

KESARIYA RABRI

Made with the goodness of rich almonds and cashew and Saffron for colour, the milk dessert is often eaten in winter.

KULFI FALUDA

Made with vermicelli and frozen milk with toppings of rose syrup and pistachio, this Lucknowi dessert is just what you need when exploring the old city.

MALAI MAKKHAN

Also known as Daulat ki Chaat, this sweet snack is made with milk cream and topped with dry fruits and pomegranate seeds. 

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SHAHI TUKDA

Bread fried in desi ghee and then soaked in sugar syrup or topped with condensed milk is a pure masterpiece of flavours from the Mughal Courts.

PANEER BARFI

With the goodness of saffron and condensed milk mixed with paneer, this dessert is eaten during the winter season with warm milk.

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