10 Indian Desserts to Die For: Easy and Irresistible Sweet Treat

#By David Gadde

1. Gulab Jamun

These melt-in-your-mouth milk dumplings are soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup flavored with rosewater and cardamom.

2. Jalebi

Bright orange, crispy fried spirals dipped in a sweet sugar syrup.

3. Rasmalai

Soft, spongy cottage cheese balls soaked in a creamy, milk-based reduction flavored with cardamom and nuts.

4. Kaju Katli

Rich and creamy squares made with cashews, milk powder, and sugar. 

5. Shrikhand

A creamy, yogurt-based dessert flavored with saffron, cardamom, and sometimes nuts or fruits. 

6. Mango Lassi:

A refreshing and tangy drink made with yogurt, ripe mango, sugar, and sometimes a touch of cardamom.

7. Phirni

A creamy rice pudding flavored with cardamom and nuts. 

8. Mysore Pak

Dense and fudge-like squares made with gram flour, ghee, and sugar.

9. Moong Dal Halwa

A creamy and sweet pudding made with split yellow mung dal, ghee, sugar, and nuts.

10. Besan Ladoo 

Sweet and nutty balls made with gram flour, ghee, sugar, and sometimes nuts or spices.