Apr 29, 2024, 01:04 PM IST

Delicious sweets that India has gifted to world

Ritik Raj

Barfi: This dense, delicious sweet milk fudge, which comes in a variety of flavours like pistachio and almond, is adored all over the world.

Gulab jamun: Rich, soft-fried milk balls drenched in sugar syrup and infused with cardamom, renowned worldwide.

Rasgulla: These fluffy cheese balls with a sugar syrup coating are native to West Bengal and provide a delightfully sweet burst.

Modak: Traditionally consumed during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, these steamed or fried dumplings are stuffed with nuts, coconut, and jaggery.

Ladoo: Joy and celebration are symbolised by these spherical sweets made of gramme flour, ghee, and sugar, which are often flavoured with cardamom or coconut.

Jalebi: Deep-fried, coiled wheat batter soaked in saffron-infused sugar syrup is the recipe for the delectable and crispy Jalebi, a popular dessert around the world.

Mysore Pak: This ghee-infused gramme flour fudge is native to the city of Mysuru and is renowned for its rich flavour and crumbly texture.

Sandesh: These delicate, paneer-based treats highlight the creativity of Bengali confections and are frequently flavoured with saffron or rose water.