Love Meetha? See 10 Best Desserts From India
By Tanisha Salwan
Gulab Jamun
Balls fried in ghee and soaked in sugary syrup flavoured with rose water, saffron and cardamom, Gulab Jamun is a popular dessert.
Sandesh
Originating from Bengal region, this dessert is made of chhena, sugar and flavourings like saffron and cardamom.
Malai Ghewar
This honeycomb shaped dessert is significant to festivals like Rakshabandhan and could be labelled as a desi cake.
Jalebi
These sugary treats are made up of flour combined with ghee or yogurt and poured in circular pattern in the sizzling oil.
Khaja
This is yet another famous dessert of India made up of sugar, flour and ghee-based dough which fried in oil until crispy and golden.
Rasgulla
Usually served at the end of the meal, these sweet dumplings are made up of chhena paneer and are among the most loved desserts.
Motichoor Ladoo
No wedding is complete without motichoor ladoos being served to the guests. Made up of besan, sugar and nuts, these ladoos are festive treats.
Shrikhand
This traditional dessert is made up of strained curd. It is a famous Gujarati and Marathi dessert often served with puris.
Nei Appam
These sweet fritters originate from Kerala and are fried in ghee. This goes as a snack as well as a special festive dessert.
Rasmalai
This famous Indian dessert has sugar, milk, cream as well as chenna. Topped with nuts, rasmalai is typically served chilled.
