Edited By: Pragati Bhandari

Laddu These are round-shaped sweets made from flour, sugar, and ghee. They come in various types like Besan Laddu, Motichoor Laddu, and Rava Laddu.

Gulab Jamun Deep-fried milk-solid dumplings soaked in sugar syrup, flavored with cardamom, saffron, and rose water.

Rasgulla  Soft and spongy cottage cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup. It's a popular Bengali sweet.

Jalebi Circular-shaped, deep-fried batter, and soaked in sugar syrup. It has a crispy texture on the outside and is often served warm.

Barfi A dense milk-based sweet made by condensing milk and sugar, flavored with various ingredients like nuts, fruits, or saffron. Some popular types include Kaju Barfi (made from cashews) and Pista Barfi (made from pistachios).

Halwa A sweet pudding made  from ingredients like semolina (suji), wheat, lentils, or carrots, cooked in ghee and sugar, and flavored with nuts and spices.

Mysore Pak A rich and dense sweet made from gram flour, ghee, and sugar. It has its origins in the city of Mysore in Karnataka.

Sohan Papdi  A flaky, melt-in-the-mouth sweet made from gram flour, ghee, sugar, and garnished with almonds and pistachios.

Peda Soft, semi-solid milk fudge made from condensed milk and sugar, often flavored with cardamom,  saffron, or nuts.