10 Most Popular Indian Sweets You Must Taste

Indian festivals and celebrations are incomplete without relishing sweets with your family and friends.  Commonly known as mithais, these classic Indian sweets are simply irresistible and give a tough competition to exotic contemporary desserts even today. Each state in India has a unique mithai in the offering, each of them known for its delectable taste.

This festive season, how about knowing a little bit about these famous 10 Indian sweets?

1. Sandesh

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Originated in West Bengal, both Bengalis and non-Bengalis are equally crazy about this mouth melting creamy sweet prepared with curdled milk and sugar. People often find it difficult to vote for their favourite pick between Sandesh and Rasgulla!

2. Ghewar

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Ghewar is a mouthwatering Rajasthani sweet especially associated with the Teej festival. Prepared with a combination of flour, khoya, ghee and sugar syrup, Ghewar is in demand during the other festivals too. There are various varieties of Ghewar to choose from including the plain Ghewar, Malai Ghewar and Mawa Ghewar.



3.    Gujia

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Gujia is another scrumptious sweet that is relished from Uttar Pradesh to Rajasthan, especially during Holi festival. This sweet has an outer crunchy covering made with maida flour and a filling that includes almonds, raisins, nuts, coconut, khoya and semolina.

4.    Shrikhand

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Shrikhand is the specialty of Gujarat and is equally loved by the people of Maharashtra. Prepared with strained yogurt, this is one of the most delectable Indian sweets is especially served during festivities and other special occasions in these states. It is available all through the year in these parts of the country.

5.    Dharwad Pedas

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You must have heard of Mathura Pedas, but how about going south to taste a different version of it? Dharwad from Karnataka sells these pedas made out of sugar and condensed milk. If you are on a visit to Dharwad, then tasting these soft round pieces is a must.

6.    Agra Ka Petha

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Who doesn’t carry home a box of delicate Agra Ka Pethas after visiting the city of Taj Mahal? Made of white pumpkin, these pethas are loved for their sweet aroma and delectable taste.

7.    Kalakand

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A specialty of North India, Kalakand is especially popular in Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Made with fresh cottage cheese and sweetened milk, this Indian sweet dish is loved for its softness and taste. Garnished with finely cut pistachios and saffron, Kalakand is particularly in demand during Rakshabandhan and Janamashtami.

8.    Rabri

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This mouthwatering sweet dish prepared with thickened milk, saffron and dry fruits originated in Banaras. Relished across the country, Rabri is available in almost every part all-round the year. It tastes best when served chilled.

9.    Pootharekulu

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With its roots in coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, Pootharekulu is made using extremely thin and transparent rice papers stuffed with the filling of powdered sugar, ghee, cardamom and dry fruits.

10.    Khaja

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Khaja is an extremely popular sweet from Bihar, however it is relished in some parts of West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh too. It has a filling of khoya and dry fruits stuffed in a savoury crust made of maida, which is deep fried in ghee and served in saffron flavoured sugar syrup. 










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