India’s most popular and mouth-watering desserts

 

Mithais, or sweet treats, are an integral part of Indian cuisine. While they’re enjoyed during a hearty meal, sweets and desserts are also central to Indian festivals. Some of these, like ladoo, originated in ancient India, but many of them were introduced to the country by the Mughal rulers who came from Persia. Here are some of the most delicious Indian desserts like chocolate barfi recipe, kheer, etc. that you need to try on your visit to the country.

·         Ladoo

Ladoo is the most popular festive treat in India. There are many different versions of this favourite sweet and the most popular is motichoor ladoo. It is believed that the dessert was invented by an ancient Indian physician, Susutra, who used sesame ladoos as an antiseptic to treat his surgical patients. Ladoos are also the most common sweet offerings made to God.

·         Kheer

There are a lot of different milk-based puddings in India and kheer is one of the most-loved among them. It is made by boiling rice with milk and sugar and later garnished with saffron, cardamom, dry fruits and nuts. Kheer, phirni and payasam are all different variants of Indian milk puddings. In South India, rice is replaced with vermicelli and the dish is called seviyan.

·         Gajarkahalwa

Gajarkahalwa is a dessert made from grated carrots, which are first simmered in milk and cardamom. The mixture is then fried in ghee (clarified butter) and sugar. Finally, the dish is garnished with dried fruits. The dessert started becoming popular during the Mughal period and today, it is served during both Hindu and Muslim festivals in India, including Diwali and Eid al-Fitr.

·         Kajubarfi

Kajubarfi is a cashew-based Indian dessert similar to fudge. It is traditionally shaped like a diamond and is one of the more expensive sweets found in the country. It is therefore considered a valued gift during festivals and special occasions.

·         Jalebi

Jalebi is a favorite among Indians. It is a hoop-shaped sweet made by deep-frying flour that is later soaked in sugary syrup. Different versions of jalebi are also found in Iran and Turkey. The recipe of this humble dessert is found in many ancient Indian cookbooks, dating back to the 15th century. Jalebis taste best when served warm.

·         Rasmalai

Rasmalai is another famous Bengali sweet dish. Ras means juice and malai means cream and this dessert basically consists of creamy dough made of Indian cottage cheese soaked in a thick sweetened condensed milk.

·         Peda

The most famous of Indian pedas is found in the holy city of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. Not surprisingly, because this sweet is said to be indigenous to the place. Like ladoo, peda is a popular sweet offering made to God. Milk and sugar are the two main ingredients in this dessert.

·         Soanpapdi

Soanpapdi is a sweet that has a uniquely flaky texture and that melts in your mouth almost like cotton candy. Gram flour is a key ingredient used in the making of soanpapdi, which involves a very elaborate preparation process.

Chocolate barfi recipe along with other Indian dishes are popular. Try all of them in every occasion and festivals.

Location: India

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