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Desi Sweets (Indian Desserts)

 Published 2012-Mar-17   Updated 2023-Apr-27
(Traditional Indian Sweet & Desserts)

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In most cultures, dessert is the final course of a meal that is usually a sweet dish or drink. In India, sweets are an important part of all festivals, functions or any happy occasion. Most Indian desserts include milk or ghee as its main ingredient. Milk sweets occupy the first place in all Indian bakeries. There are also some desserts made with fruits and nuts. In South India, a sweet item is often the first item to be served in a meal during house warming, birthdays and weddings. It symbolizes the sweet beginning of the occasion celebrated. Of course there is also a dessert in the last.

Here is a list of 90+ Indian desserts that you can try and enjoy. The list includes some of the best classic North Indian and South Indian sweets that have been made for many many years. There are also a few instant dessert ideas that is perfect for last minute plans. Lastly, there are also many new and innovative dessert ideas that will blow your mind. This is the generation of variety and innovation in every field including food.

Traditional North Indian Desserts and Sweets

Badam Halwa Badam Halwa Rava Ladoo Rava Laddu (Type 1) Shahi Tukda Shahi Tukda (Double Ka Meeta) Peda Peda
Rasgulla Rasgulla Jalebi Jalebi Gulab Jamun Gulab Jamun Shrikhand Shrikhand
Carrot Halwa Carrot Halwa Kaju Katli Kaju Katli Doodhi ka Halwa Doodhi ka Halwa (Bottlegourd Halwa) Besan Ladoo Besan Ladoo
Phirni Phirni Guava Cheese Guava Cheese Kheer Poore Kheer Poore Zarda Rice Zarda Rice
Nankhatai Nankhatai Kulfi Kulfi Peanut Chikki Peanut Chikki Bottlegourd Laddu Bottle Gourd Laddu
Aamras Aamras Kala Jamun Kala Jamun Gulab Jamun with KhoyaGulab Jamun with Khoya Bombay HalwaBombay Halwa
Tilgul Laddu Tilgul Laddu Rava Laddu (Type 2) Rava Laddu (Type 2) Karanji Karanji Anarse Anarse
Healthy Green Gram Ladoo Healthy Green Gram Ladoo      
       


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Person   ()
We want to buy this sweets, Kindly Send me Manufactuer Contact details
Thanking you
Person   ()
Sorry. We don't sell sweets.
Person   ()
pl I WANT LIST IN HINDI WITH SWEET PHOTO& NAME
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Sorry, this website is in english only. Please use Google translate.
Person   ()
Randomly came across your page, it's really amazing and good. Had a good feel while reading your bio. Great work akka.
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Thank you so much.
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All sweet amazing ...
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Thank You.
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How many types laddo's ( Sweets ) in India?
Person   ()
Most commonly there are around 10 varieties of ladoo. These days many variations are being made by different people.
Person   ()
You did not suggest sakkar para as a sweet
Person   ()
I've added only the links for which recipes are available in the site. Will add sakkar para soon.
Person   ()
Do you have a recipe for Golden Hearts.
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Not yet Corinne.
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i have a resipe of a sweet
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Btao plz
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i have a resipe of a sweet
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I am very much interested to take franchise of your ..if not pls let me know if you can supply for us in bulk quantity ..for us .. so that we will sale in our shop @ Hyderabad
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Really Awesome ! I loved your research on listing all Indian desserts, We'd love if you visit our site https://silkal.in/ we sell tasty south Indian sweets online.
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Thank You.
Person   ()
Yummy recipe. I just love cooking and always try for something new. I shall definitely try this recipe.
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Thank You. Please do try out the recipes.
Person   ()
I love your site.. I refer your site for any new item I would like to try and everything suits my tastebuds so well.. Thanks a lot for doing such a wonderful job and helping newlyweds like me :) Can you please share the recipe for Gujiya? That's my most favourite sweet and I don't get proper recipe anywhere.
Person   ()
Thanks Ramya. I will try to add the recipe soon.
Person   ()
Very nice and helping article...keep it up...
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Thank You.
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Yes
Person   ()
wat is yoghurt??? exactly can u explain?
Person   ()
Yogurt is also called curd or dahi.
Person   ()
Thanks for sharing. Find Easy Recipe here ( Prepare Sweet Without Using Stove ). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTIiAyDU-js&t=4s
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super
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Thank you.
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Very Nice and so sweet disss
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Thank you.
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wow so tempting ,thank u for sharing sweets
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You are welcome.
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Watermelon seeds sweets
Person   ()
hello am fromGhana but I love your sweet I want the recipe of lakna sweet
Person   ()
Hi Daniela, I am so sorry to say that I am not familiar with that sweet. If I get any information, I will share.
Person   ()
nice one ..........thank u so much
Person   ()
Its my pleasure.
Person   ()
Is dis d only recipe of sweets
Person   ()
More recipes are added every now and then.
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Good
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Thank you.
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india is great in everything, no country comes equal to it
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Proud to be an Indian.
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OMG!!! Lip smacking Indian food recipes. Everyone of us love to have sweets, great collection of distinct food recipes ideas. Thanks!
Person   ()
Thank you. Do try them and enjoy.
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good food

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