Indian cuisine is renowned for its diverse flavors and culinary traditions, and its desserts are no exception. From delicate pastries to luscious puddings, Indian desserts offer an array of flavors, textures, and cultural richness.
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Milk Barfi or Milk Powder Burfi is a super delicious, melt in mouth Indian sweet / fudge recipe prepared 5 ingredients. A perfect sweet to make this Diwali!
This cake is very nostalgic and will remind you of your favourite Indian dessert “Gulab Jamun”, the flavour and aroma is just so divine. It is a one bowl cake recipe which is just impossible to mess up. The ingredients are staples that could be found right in your pantry. Get the RECIPE from Alia Bakes
Angoori Kesari Gulab Jamuns | Some passionately call them Indian’s national dessert and they are truly loved across the subcontinent. They're the most delicious, surprisingly easy sweet and you’ll wonder why you never made these before.Get the RECIPE from Passionate About Baking
Plump milky dumplings are soaked in a rosewater and cardamom scented sweet milk and topped off with nuts and saffron. Truly a dessert fit for a king (and me) and Diwali! Get the RECIPE from Alica’s Pepperpot
A rich and decadent dessert made with humble Indian pantry ingredients. Besan ka halwa typically requires a lot of time and energy to make due to constant stirring, but my recipe is as quick and easy as can be. You’ll be able to make this dessert in minutes!
Kulfi Indian Ice Cream – An easy no-churn kulfi ice cream recipe made with pistachios, cardamom, and a hint of saffron. Perfect to serve by the scoopful or enjoy as pistachio ice cream pops!
Inspired by the popular Indian dessert, this Gajar Halwa ice cream is a luscious NO CHURN ice cream that is super delicious.Get the RECIPE from Herbivore Cucina
Chhena Poda which roughly translates to ‘burnt cheese’ refers to a dessert with freshly made cottage cheese that is mashed and made fragrant with cardamom powder, loosened with whey or milk, sweetened with jaggery or sugar and traditionally baked in sal tree leaves or banana leaves over traditional oven.Get the RECIPE from Easy Food Smith
Learn here how to make most delicious crisp flaky badusha or balushahi recipe step by step at home. It is a delicious flaky traditional Indian sweet made during festivals and weddings. Get the RECIPE from Cubes N Juliennes
Shahi Tukda also known as a Shahi Tukra/Tukary, it is a very popular rich desert that has originated from the Mughal reign. Get the RECIPE from Binjal's Veg Kitchen
Patishapta is a classic Bengali winter dessert. Delicate eggless crêpe filled with creamy solid milk (khoya), jaggery and coconut.Get the RECIPE from Playful Cooking
Step wise picture recipe to make Andhra special sweet shells – Gavvalu. Made with maida and jaggery, these bellam gavvalu so addictive and delicious!Get the RECIPE from Cooking From Heart
Nankhatai biscuits are an Indian version of shortbread cookies. Theyare crispy and crumbly, light and flaky, with a tender crumb, and absolutely delicious!Get the RECIPE from Aromatic Essence
Popular Indian sweet, Kaju Katli is a fudge made out of cashews. The homemade version is so much better than the store bought!Get the RECIPE from Cook With Manali
Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand) is a popular Indian dessert recipe made using yogurt and mango puree. It is a delicious and refreshing variation of the classic shrikhand. Get the RECIPE from Whisk Affair
Crispy and crunchy Til Chikki or sesame crisps are made with roasted sesame seeds, sugar, laced with floral cardamom, and a hint of salt.Get the RECIPE from Ministry Of Curry
Creamy milk reduced to a thick pudding of sorts that is sweetened with sugar and made fragrant with saffron and cardamom.Get the RECIPE from Cooking Curries
Rajbhog is popular Bengali sweet, similar to Rasgulla. Rajbhog made during festivals and celebrations time. Rajbhog is made with soft fresh paneer, saffron.Get the RECIPE from Binjal's Veg Kitchen
Karanji is a Maharashtrian sweet fried dumpling stuffed with a filling of coconut, wheat flour, poppy seeds, and nuts. These crispy treats are usually made during Holi, Diwali or Ganesh Chaturthi festival.Get the RECIPE from Shweta In The Kitchen
My basundi gulab jamun panna cotta is the perfect dessert for any festive occasion! Saffron & cardamom infused creamy panna cotta with a gulab jamun center makes this decadent dessert absolutely irresistible. Get the RECIPE from Lime Thyme
This is an Indian sweet called khajoor ki mithai, a cardamom-spiced date fudge. A naturally sweet dessert you can feel good about indulging in this holiday season. This date fudge is made with Medjool dates, nuts, and a bit of ghee.Get the RECIPE from My Heart Beets
Masala doodh, or masala milk, is a sweet Indian drink made with nuts, warming spices, and the milk of your choice. You can sweeten this cardamom and saffron spiced drink with sugar or keep it naturally sweet by using dates! I love drinking this as a dessert – it’s sweet and filling.Get the RECIPE from My Heart Beets
Crispy thin and mildly sweet, this Fuljhuri Pitha is a famous sweet dish from Bangladesh. It’s extremely moreish and tough to stop at just one.Get the RECIPE from Playful Cooking
Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.
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