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Delicious Indian Desserts: Traditional Sweet Treats

Indian desserts, or mithai, are an integral part of the country's culture and history. They bring people together in celebrations, symbolize joy, and showcase the creative mastery of generations. From milk-based sweets like rasgulla and gulab jamun to flour-based treats like besan ladoo and mysore pak, each dessert tells a unique story of its region. Exploring Indian sweets is not only about savoring flavors but also understanding the heritage that makes them special.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 275 kcal

Equipment

  • - Pan
  • - Frying pot
  • - Grater
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Food processor (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • - Milk solids
  • - Sugar or jaggery
  • - Gram flour besan
  • - Ghee
  • - Cardamom
  • - Rose water
  • - Saffron

Instructions
 

  • **For Gulab Jamun**:
  • - Mix milk solids, flour, and a little ghee to make a dough.
  • - Shape into small balls and deep-fry until golden.
  • - Soak in rose syrup.
  • **For Rasgulla**:
  • - Prepare fresh paneer (chhena) and form into smooth balls.
  • - Cook in sugar syrup until they expand and become soft.
  • **For Kheer**:
  • - Slowly cook rice in sweetened milk, flavored with cardamom and saffron.
  • **For Mysore Pak**:
  • - Roast gram flour in ghee, then add sugar syrup and cook to form a fudgy consistency.