Chhena Poda is a traditional dessert from Odisha, made by baking a mixture of fresh chhena (cottage cheese), sugar, and semolina.
Originating from Karnataka, Mysore Pak is a delectable treat made with gram flour, sugar, and ghee. It has a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a rich, buttery flavor. Often found in South Indian celebrations, it's a must-try for its unique taste.
A creamy, thickened milk dessert from Gujarat, Basundi is flavored with cardamom and saffron and garnished with nuts. It's simmered for a long time to develop a rich, decadent flavor.
Kharwas is a unique Maharashtrian sweet made from colostrum milk, which is the first milk produced by a cow after giving birth. It's a steamed pudding-like dessert flavored with cardamom and nutmeg, offering a delicate and rich taste.
A Bengali delicacy, Pathishapta consists of thin crepes made from rice flour, semolina, and milk, filled with a sweet mixture of coconut and jaggery.
Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread from Maharashtra, filled with a mixture of chana dal (split chickpeas), jaggery, and cardamom. It’s rich in flavor and often served with ghee.
A South Indian sweet dumpling, Kozhukattai is made from rice flour dough and filled with coconut and jaggery.