Jan 28, 2025, 04:38 PM IST

10 sweet dishes that  originated in India 

Srishty Choudhury

Originating in Odisha and Bengal, rasgulla is a spongy dessert made from chhena and soaked in sugar syrup, celebrated for its light, juicy texture.  

Rasgulla

Jalebi, a crispy, deep-fried treat soaked in sugar syrup, is renowned for its tangy sweetness, festive charm, and universal appeal.  

Jalebi

A favourite of Lord Ganesha, modak is made of rice flour or wheat, stuffed with jaggery and coconut, and steamed or fried for a mouth watering taste.  

Modak

Made from condensed milk and sugar, barfi comes in flavors like pistachio and coconut, offering a creamy, festive indulgence.  

Barfi

Sandesh is a delicate Bengali dessert made from chhena and sugar, often shaped into intricate designs and flavored with saffron or cardamom.  

Sandesh

This dessert, made of khoya or milk solids, is deep-fried and soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, offering a rich, melt-in-the-mouth experience.  

Gulab Jamun

Thin, diamond-shaped, and crafted with cashew nuts and sugar, kaju katli is a symbol of luxury and a favorite during Indian festivals.  

Kaju Katli

Hailing from Karnataka, Mysore Pak is a crumbly, buttery sweet made from gram flour, sugar, and ghee, offering a divine taste experience.  

Mysore Pak

These round sweets, made with ingredients like gram flour or coconut, are staples in Indian festivals and have universal appeal.  

Ladoo

Peda, a sacred and celebratory sweet, is made from khoya and flavored with cardamom or saffron, symbolizing purity in Indian culture.  

Peda

This information is not DNA's opinion  but obtained from media reports