Rasgulla (West Bengal):
Rasgulla (West Bengal):
A spongy and syrupy treat made from chenna (cottage cheese) and sugar syrup – Popular in West Bengal and Odisha.
A spongy and syrupy treat made from chenna (cottage cheese) and sugar syrup – Popular in West Bengal and Odisha.
Jalebi (North India):
Jalebi (North India):
A crispy, spiral-shaped sweet made from fermented batter and soaked in sugar syrup.
A crispy, spiral-shaped sweet made from fermented batter and soaked in sugar syrup.
Mysore Pak (Karnataka):
Mysore Pak (Karnataka):
Originated in Mysore and is a traditional South Indian delicacy.
Originated in Mysore and is a traditional South Indian delicacy.
Modak (Maharashtra):
Modak (Maharashtra):
A steamed or fried dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery & Considered Lord Ganesha's favorite sweet and popular during Ganesh Chaturthi.
A steamed or fried dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery & Considered Lord Ganesha's favorite sweet and popular during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Gulab Jamun (All Over India):
Gulab Jamun (All Over India):
A deep-fried milk solid sweet soaked in sugar syrup.
A deep-fried milk solid sweet soaked in sugar syrup.
A translucent, soft candy made from ash gourd (white pumpkin) and sugar.
A translucent, soft candy made from ash gourd (white pumpkin) and sugar.
Petha (Uttar Pradesh):
Petha (Uttar Pradesh):
Payasam (South India):
Payasam (South India):
A creamy, sweet pudding made from rice or vermicelli, milk, and sugar. – Known as "kheer" in North India and served in South Indian temples and homes.
A creamy, sweet pudding made from rice or vermicelli, milk, and sugar. – Known as "kheer" in North India and served in South Indian temples and homes.
Sohan Halwa (Punjab):
Sohan Halwa (Punjab):
A traditional halwa made from cornflour, ghee, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom and nuts.
A traditional halwa made from cornflour, ghee, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom and nuts.
Shrikhand (Maharashtra and Gujarat):
Shrikhand (Maharashtra and Gujarat):
A creamy, strained yogurt sweetened with sugar and flavored with saffron and cardamom.
A creamy, strained yogurt sweetened with sugar and flavored with saffron and cardamom.
Laddoo (Various States):
Laddoo (Various States):
A round, sweet ball made from flour, ghee, and sugar, often with added nuts and spices.
A round, sweet ball made from flour, ghee, and sugar, often with added nuts and spices.