Indian Sweets

India is filled with fabulous desserts/sweets, and gulab jamun is one of the best available. On the other hand, people often rely on chilled kulfi during the summer season. So, I thought it would be a brilliant idea to combine both of them; it was wonderful.

As we all know, Bengali people are fond of delicious food. They are known to make some mouth-watering food that remains very distinct to that particular state. Kuler/Jujube sweet chutney is one such dish. It tastes discrete. Bengalis are crazy about this dish, but people from other states also fall in love with it once they try it out.

Malpua is a traditional sweet originating from the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. This soft and flavor-packed sweet will make you crave more. This is a little difficult to prepare, but it is considered one of the most highly regarded sweet festivals in India. I went on to add a small twist to the original flavor by adding ripe jackfruits, but it definitely tasted wonderful.

Kheer and Gulab Jamun are two distinct sweets that are good enough to be eaten on their own. But when mixed together, they taste heavenly and are definitely a must-try.

Rasagulla is a heritage sweet of West Bengal, India. Nowadays, there are numerous varieties of rasagulla available in the market, and the most popular are the ripe mango rasagulla, the chocolate rasagulla, the kesar rasagulla, and, obviously, the original one. But have you ever tried raw mango rasagulla? It is extremely delicious and definitely a must-try. You will not find those in the market, but making them at home is very easy.

Indian heritage sweets have a lot of varieties, which are truly classic and the deliciousness can be felt while eating the sweet. Coconut Ladoos is obviously included in the list. But making the sweet is actually incredibly easy and is usually made during Indian Festivals. The traditional coconut Ladoo is made only using coconut and jaggery but now we use some advanced ingredients, but in the end, it is equally delicious.

It is essential that people nowadays get a taste of old traditional sweets, and one of the tastiest among them is Mango Bhapa Sandesh. This traditional Bengali sweet gives you a soft and flavorful experience to the fullest. As it is very easy to make, anyone can try making them at home and enjoy the traditional wholesomeness.

Kheer or payasam is usually made at any time of the year. But it is also important that you make proper use of the seasonal fruits available. It is summer season now, and without a doubt, ripe and sweet mangoes should be available anywhere in the world, so here is a summer special kheer/payasam that each and every person will like.

Fancy sweets are now a trend in India, and most people across the country almost forget the roots of Indian sweets/traditional sweets. It is important we know and taste the traditional sweets of each and every state. Adirasam is one such sweet from South India and more particularly Tamil Nadu.

Some unique delicious carrot payasam for celebrating any upcoming auspicious Indian festivals.

Pumpkin / Kumro Patishopta, a type of Pitah, is a traditional classic from the state of West Bengal in India. Although this pumpkin/kumro fusion is my own twist, believe me, you will be mesmerized by the mind-boggling taste and flavors.

Sweet Pongal is a compulsory dish made by South Indians on the day of the Pongal festival. It is believed to be the best offering to god since it is made up of auspicious ingredients. This dish tastes divine and the flavor and aroma are just magical. But numerous varieties of Sweet Pongal could be made and Sweet Paal Pongal is one such delicious variety.

Who does not like dry sweet boondi? I am pretty sure no one will ever say anything bad about this sweet. Of course, this sweet is always available in sweet stalls but making sweets at home does have its own fun and the sweets themselves taste much better. Sweet boondi is a very easy sweet dish to try at home. Learning to make this sweet at home means you will never have to go buy to taste something so delicious.

Bengali sweets are popular almost everywhere in the world, and if you are someone who has not tried them, you are missing a good lot. Lobongo lotika is also one of the Bengali sweets that must be tried. This sweet just tastes insane. Properly made lobongo lotika will have a perfect blend of crispiness, sweetness, and flavors that in simple terms will blow your mind.

Sweets are a must-have in every Indian household. Guests arriving suddenly at one's doorstep is frequent and an easy-to-make sweet like chanar jilebi is enough to impress them.