By Rittwik Naskar

Persian Sweets That Are Popular In India

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Indians are known for their undying love for sweets. Here's 5 desserts of Persian origin that are equally popular in India.

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This delicacy made from semolina or sooji is a traditional Persian dessert that is served in religious ceremonies.

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Halwa

Known as 'qulfi' in Persian, the OG ice cream made of evaporated milk, nuts, saffron and cardamom was once the favourite of the Mughal court.

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Kulfi

Introduced to India by the Mughals, this cold rice pudding is must-have during Ramadan, Eid ul Adha and Eid ul Fitr.

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Firni

Came to India via the Silk Road, vermicelli or sewaiyan is a thin pasta that's soaked in flavoured milk.

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Sewaiyan

Made out of rose syrup, flavoured milk, potato starch vermicelli noodles and topped with ice cream, this is known as Faloodeh in Persian.

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Falooda

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