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[[India]] is renowned for its diverse and flavorful desserts, often referred to as '''mithai'''. These sweet treats are an integral part of Indian culture and are commonly served during festivals, celebrations, and special occasions. Indian desserts vary greatly across regions, reflecting the country's rich cultural and culinary diversity.


== Regional Variations ==
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Below is a categorized list of Indian sweets and desserts with descriptions and accompanying images.
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=== North Indian Desserts ===
'''Indian desserts''' are a variety of sweet dishes from [[India]] that are enjoyed across the country and around the world. These desserts are known for their rich flavors, use of [[spices]], and incorporation of [[dairy]] products. Below is a list of popular Indian desserts.
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! Name
! Image
! Ingredients
|-
| [[Gulab Jamun]]
| [[File:Gulab jamun - Lavapies (Spain).JPG|thumb|120px|Soft, syrupy [[Gulab Jamun]]]]
| Milk solids, sugar syrup, ghee
|-
| [[Jalebi]]
| [[File:Jalebi (sweet).jpg|thumb|120px|Bright orange spiral-shaped [[Jalebi]]]]
| Wheat flour, sugar syrup, ghee
|-
| [[Rasmalai]]
| [[File:Rasmalai Secretlondon 09.jpg|thumb|120px|[[Rasmalai]], paneer soaked in sweetened milk]]
| Paneer, saffron milk, sugar
|-
| [[Ghevar]]
| [[File:GhevarRajasthaniSweet.jpg|thumb|120px|Crispy [[Ghevar]] topped with nuts]]
| Wheat flour, sugar syrup, ghee
|-
| [[Kheer]]
| [[File:Kheer.jpg|thumb|120px|Creamy [[Kheer]] garnished with nuts]]
| Rice, milk, sugar, cardamom
|}


=== South Indian Desserts ===
== List of Indian Desserts ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! Name
! Image
! Ingredients
|-
| [[Mysore Pak]]
| [[File:Mysore pak.jpg|thumb|120px|Golden, ghee-rich [[Mysore Pak]]]]
| Gram flour, sugar, ghee
|-
| [[Payasam]]
| [[File:Payasam.jpg|thumb|120px|Traditional [[Payasam]] served in a bowl]]
| Rice, milk, sugar, cardamom
|-
| [[Adhirasam]]
| [[File:Adhirasam2a.jpg|thumb|120px|Fried and jaggery-coated [[Adhirasam]]]]
| Rice flour, jaggery, ghee
|-
| [[Unniyappam]]
| [[File:Unniyappam.jpg|thumb|120px|Small fried [[Unniyappam]]]]
| Rice flour, banana, jaggery
|-
| [[Ada Pradhaman]]
| [[File:Ada Pradhaman.JPG|thumb|120px|Rich coconut-milk-based [[Ada Pradhaman]]]]
| Rice ada, coconut milk, jaggery
|}


=== East Indian Desserts ===
=== Gulab Jamun ===
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[[Gulab Jamun]] is a classic Indian dessert made from [[khoya]] (dried milk solids) and soaked in a sweet [[sugar syrup]] flavored with [[rose water]] and [[cardamom]].
! Name
! Image
! Ingredients
|-
| [[Rasgulla]]
| [[File:Rasgullas.JPG|thumb|120px|Soft and spongy [[Rasgulla]]]]
| Chhena, sugar syrup
|-
| [[Sandesh]]
| [[File:Sandesh - Oberoi Grand - Kolkata 2013-05-23 8046.JPG|thumb|120px|Delicate [[Sandesh]] flavored with cardamom]]
| Paneer, sugar
|-
| [[Chhena Poda]]
| [[File:Chennapoda.jpg|thumb|120px|Baked [[Chhena Poda]]]]
| Paneer, sugar, semolina
|-
| [[Malpua]]
| [[File:Malapua.jpg|thumb|120px|Syrupy, pancake-like [[Malpua]]]]
| Wheat flour, sugar syrup, ghee
|-
| [[Misti Doi]]
| [[File:Mishti Doi.jpg|thumb|120px|Sweetened yogurt called [[Misti Doi]]]]
| Milk, jaggery, yogurt
|}


=== West Indian Desserts ===
=== Jalebi ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
[[Jalebi]] is a popular sweet made by deep-frying a wheat flour batter in circular shapes and then soaking them in sugar syrup. It is known for its crispy texture and sweet taste.
! Name
! Image
! Ingredients
|-
| [[Shrikhand]]
| [[File:Shrikhand london kastoori.jpg|thumb|120px|Strained yogurt dessert [[Shrikhand]]]]
| Yogurt, sugar, saffron
|-
| [[Modak]]
| [[File:ModakSL370103.JPG|thumb|120px|Steamed or fried [[Modak]]]]
| Rice flour, coconut, jaggery
|-
| [[Basundi]]
| [[File:Basundi Indian Dessert Mithai Sweets.jpg|thumb|120px|Thickened milk dessert [[Basundi]]]]
| Milk, sugar, saffron
|-
| [[Gujia]]
| [[File:Gujhiya.jpg|thumb|120px|Fried pastry filled with khoya]]
| Refined flour, khoya, sugar
|-
| [[Mohanthal]]
| [[File:Mohanthar.jpg|thumb|120px|Fudgy [[Mohanthal]]]]
| Gram flour, ghee, sugar
|}


=== Pan-Indian Desserts ===
=== Rasgulla ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
[[Rasgulla]] is a syrupy dessert popular in the Indian subcontinent. It is made from [[chhena]] (Indian cottage cheese) and cooked in sugar syrup.
! Name
 
! Image
=== Kheer ===
! Ingredients
[[Kheer]] is a type of [[rice pudding]] made by boiling rice, broken wheat, or vermicelli with milk and sugar. It is flavored with cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios, or almonds.
|-
 
| [[Barfi]]
=== Ladoo ===
| [[File:Almond Khoa based burfi Mumbai India.jpg|thumb|120px|Milk-based [[Barfi]]]]
[[Ladoo]] is a round sweet made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients that vary by recipe. Common types include [[besan ladoo]] and [[motichoor ladoo]].
| Milk solids, sugar
 
|-
=== Barfi ===
| [[Halwa]]
[[Barfi]] is a dense milk-based sweet confectionery. The main ingredients include condensed milk and sugar. It is often flavored with fruits or nuts.
| [[File:Carrot gajar halwa with kheer India Sweets.jpg|thumb|120px|Carrot-based [[Gajar Halwa]]]]
 
| Carrots, sugar, ghee, milk
=== Peda ===
|-
[[Peda]] is a sweet dish made from [[khoya]], sugar, and traditional flavorings including cardamom seeds, pistachio nuts, and saffron.
| [[Peda]]
 
| [[File:Indian Sweet Dessert Peda in a white bone china plate.jpg|thumb|120px|Rich, saffron-infused [[Peda]]]]
=== Halwa ===
| Milk solids, sugar, saffron
[[Halwa]] is a sweet dish made from various ingredients such as semolina, flour, or lentils, cooked with sugar and ghee. Popular types include [[gajar ka halwa]] and [[sooji halwa]].
|-
 
| [[Laddu]]
=== Sandesh ===
| [[File:Motichur ka laddu.JPG|thumb|120px|Sweet, round [[Laddu]]]]
[[Sandesh]] is a Bengali dessert made from [[chhena]] and sugar. It is often flavored with cardamom or saffron.
| Gram flour, sugar, ghee
 
|-
=== Mysore Pak ===
| [[Kulfi]]
[[Mysore Pak]] is a rich, sweet dish prepared with generous amounts of ghee, sugar, and gram flour. It originated in the city of [[Mysore]] in [[Karnataka]].
| [[File:Matkakulfi.jpg|thumb|120px|Traditional Indian ice cream called [[Kulfi]]]]
| Milk, sugar, saffron, nuts
|}


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[List of Indian snack foods]]
* [[Indian cuisine]]
* [[Cuisine of India]]
* [[List of Indian dishes]]
* [[List of pastries]]
* [[List of desserts]]
 
== References ==
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* {{Commons category-inline|Sweet food of India}}
* [https://www.wikimd.com/wiki/Category:Indian_desserts Category:Indian desserts on WikiMD]
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Latest revision as of 20:48, 30 December 2024


List of Indian desserts



Indian desserts are a variety of sweet dishes from India that are enjoyed across the country and around the world. These desserts are known for their rich flavors, use of spices, and incorporation of dairy products. Below is a list of popular Indian desserts.

List of Indian Desserts[edit]

Gulab Jamun[edit]

Gulab Jamun is a classic Indian dessert made from khoya (dried milk solids) and soaked in a sweet sugar syrup flavored with rose water and cardamom.

Jalebi[edit]

Jalebi is a popular sweet made by deep-frying a wheat flour batter in circular shapes and then soaking them in sugar syrup. It is known for its crispy texture and sweet taste.

Rasgulla[edit]

Rasgulla is a syrupy dessert popular in the Indian subcontinent. It is made from chhena (Indian cottage cheese) and cooked in sugar syrup.

Kheer[edit]

Kheer is a type of rice pudding made by boiling rice, broken wheat, or vermicelli with milk and sugar. It is flavored with cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios, or almonds.

Ladoo[edit]

Ladoo is a round sweet made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients that vary by recipe. Common types include besan ladoo and motichoor ladoo.

Barfi[edit]

Barfi is a dense milk-based sweet confectionery. The main ingredients include condensed milk and sugar. It is often flavored with fruits or nuts.

Peda[edit]

Peda is a sweet dish made from khoya, sugar, and traditional flavorings including cardamom seeds, pistachio nuts, and saffron.

Halwa[edit]

Halwa is a sweet dish made from various ingredients such as semolina, flour, or lentils, cooked with sugar and ghee. Popular types include gajar ka halwa and sooji halwa.

Sandesh[edit]

Sandesh is a Bengali dessert made from chhena and sugar. It is often flavored with cardamom or saffron.

Mysore Pak[edit]

Mysore Pak is a rich, sweet dish prepared with generous amounts of ghee, sugar, and gram flour. It originated in the city of Mysore in Karnataka.

See Also[edit]

References[edit]

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External Links[edit]

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