By Yash Lakhan
March 3, 2024
Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India is a place with rich history and culture. Its cuisine offers a variety of delightful food and its desserts are some of the most delectable. So, if you ever find yourself in Madhya Pradesh, try these incredible desserts to taste the flavours of the state.
A unique sweet that is famous and found only in Jabalpur. It is often served with rabri and dry fruits on top.
Dubbed as the oldest dessert of India, malpuas are popular in many states of India including Madhya Pradesh. It is paired with rabri and nuts.
Made from winter melon or ash gourd, this semi-transparent sweet is served in a betel leaf and gulkand.
Often seen as a variation of gulab jamun, this sweet is made with khoya, cardamom, and sugar and is commonly enjoyed at festivals like Diwali and Holi.
Originated in Rajasthan, these light and soft barfis are extremely popular in Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its fudgy texture and moderately sweet flavour.
First created in the city of Morena in Madhya Pradesh, til gajak is commonly seen in festivals like Makar Sankranti and during the winter season.
With coconut as its main ingredient, mawa is covered with shredded coconut. Common flavourings include cardamom and saffron along with nuts.