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    Profusion Curry » Desserts

    Indian Sweets – Dessert Recipes

    Published: Mar 16, 2022 · Modified: Apr 15, 2022 by Prajakta Sukhatme · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Indian Sweets – Dessert Recipe Collection ! Who doesn’t love dessert?! Whether you’re treating yourself to something sweet or you’re feeding a whole crowd, you’ll find some of the best Indian sweet dessert recipes here.

    You don’t need to wait for festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi or Holi to whip up these delicacies – here are simple and easy recipes to try.

    Easy Indian Sweets

    Desserts are also called sweets in India. These authentic dessert recipes are part and parcel of Indian Culinary scene. A number of traditional Indian dishes have been adapted and modified to suit the modern culinary tastes.

    This is one of the most popular recipes of them all. Have your ice cream and eat it too with these mouth-watering Indian Dessert Recipes.

    A phot collage with collection of desserts made in India.

    Variety of Indian Desserts

    These Indian desserts are a delicious way to savor the last sweet taste of your meal. Here are some simple dessert recipes that you can try on your friends. Enjoy!

    Indian dessert recipes vary from state to state. From North Indian Desserts like Gujiya, Soan Papdi and Shahi Tukra to South Indian desserts like payasum ( kheer) and mysore pak there is a great selection to entice your sweet tooth.

    Western states like Maharashtra have some lip smacking delicious sweet dishes like ukadiche modak, puran poli, kaju barfi and shrikhand. Another popular dessert comes from West Bengal where rasagulla, ras malai and similar milk based sweets are popular.

    Easy Homemade Sweet Dishes

    It is easy to find Indian desserts in many restaurants and even ready-made at retail stores. But some people are interested in how to make the desserts by themselves.

    These Indian desserts are super easy to make and can be made in advance and frozen. Try simple Indian desserts like kulfi, peda and pudding.

    India has a plethora of sweets to offer in their cuisine. Here are very few Indian desserts that are tried and tested and are loved by many.

    The Indian subcontinent has several unique desserts including Gulab Jamun, Sheer Khurma,  Milk Fudge, Falooda and Ras Malai. These dessert recipes are great and are also simple to prepare.

    Indian sweets which are desserts in a photo collage.

    Instant Pot Indian Desserts 

    A lot of these desserts are prepared using electric pressure cooker like Instant Pot or Ninja Foodie. Using these gadgets help save on active monitoring, efforts and time. Do check out Gajar ka Halwa, Rice Kheer and other recipes that are made easy using Instant Pot. 

    Air Fryer Indian Desserts

    Another cool tool in the kitchen is air fryer. Instead of deep frying the dessert, you can make use circulating hot air of the air fryer to make scrumptious desserts. Jilebi, gujiya and other such deep fried desserts are suitable for makeover in the air fryer.  

    Useful Ingredients

    Indian desserts have their peculiar traits when it comes to ingredients used.  Cardamom, saffron, nutmeg and cinnamon are widely used spices to flavor these desserts. Rose petals are used to adorns and adds beautiful display.

    A lot of these recipes use milk, milk powder, milk solids, paneer, khoya as well as besan  ( gram flour) which is garbanzo or chickpea flour. Jaggery and sugar tends to be the choice of sweetener. Almonds, pistachios and other nuts and coconut based recipes are popular. 

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    • Cardamom
    • Nutmeg
    • Saffron
    • Rose water
    • Coconut Milk

    Image with text overlay showing best Indian sweets or dessert recipes.

    Indian Sweets

    India has a plethora of sweets to offer in their cuisine. Here is delightful Indian dessert recipe collection. These recipes are tried and tested and are loved by many.

    Instant Pot Gajar Halwa - Vegan Carrot Almond Pudding

    Delicious Gajar Halwa or Carrot Almond Pudding is popular Indian dessert. This Gluten free and vegan version is made in Instant Pot.

    Instant Pot Coconut Rice Kheer - Payasam - Vegan Indian Dessert

    Coconut Rice Kheer or Payasam is creamy indulgent Indian dessert. It often is prepared to celebrate special occasions and during festivals. This vegan and gluten free kheer is just as delicious and satisfying as traditional one.

    Mishti Doi Dessert - Caramelized Sugar and Milk Yogurt

    Mishti Doi is an authentic Indian dessert from the state of West Bengal. This failproof recipe makes best mishti doi which is sweet thick yogurt made with milk and caramelized sugar.

    Instant Microwave Peda Recipe

    Learn to make quick Instant Microwave peda in 10 minutes with just 4 ingredients. This Indian dessert recipe makes best rose flavored pedha perfect for festivals like Diwali, Holi and Ganpati.

    Sweet Coconut Pastry

    Sweet coconut puff pastry or Indian Gujiya Pastry recipe is perfect to make in air fryer. It is a simple and easy recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert.

    Instant Mukhawas Kulfi - Indian Ice Cream Recipe

    Sinfully rich, creamy, delicious and irresistible Instant kulfi has a perfect authentic velvety texture. It tastes divine when flavored with rose and paan or mukhwas. This Instant no cook kulfi is easy to make and only needs 10 minutes of mild prep work.

    Instant Pot Vegan Tapioca Pudding

    It is easy to make delicious and eggless Tapioca Pudding at home. Instant pot and stove top instructions to make 6 ingredients classic low calorie dessert.

    Instant Pot Basundi / Thickened Sweet Milk Dessert

    Photo Credit: www.livingsmartandhealthy.com

    Basundi is a very popular sweet from the western part of India. It is thickened sweet milk flavored with some green cardamom powder, saffron, and some dry fruits. 

    Easy Rasmalai Recipe

    Photo Credit: spicecravings.com

    This Easy Rasmalai Recipe features soft and spongy rasgulla swimming in a silky smooth cream perfumed with almonds, pistachios, saffron, and cardamom.

    Easy Kalakand Recipe - Rose Flavored Kalakand

    Photo Credit: carameltintedlife.com

    Kalakand is a traditional Indian milk cake with a slightly grainy texture that simply melts in your mouth. This recipe for Rose kalakand is super quick and easy! 

    Coconut Ladoo Recipe (2 ingredients!)

    Photo Credit: shivanilovesfood.com

    Coconut ladoo are an easy Indian sweet treat to make for celebrations. This simple recipe uses just 2 ingredients and comes together in minutes!

    Besan ka Halwa

    Photo Credit: ikneadtoeat.com

    Besan Ka Halwa is a quick and easy dessert made from chickpea flour, sugar, ghee, and cardamom powder. Ready in just 20 minutes.

    Alle Belle Recipe - Coconut Crepes

    Photo Credit: www.masalaherb.com

    Alle Belle are Goan Coconut Crepes. They are prepared with coconut milk and stuffed with jaggery and coconut flakes. These are usually prepared for carnival.

    Mango Kulfi Recipe

    Photo Credit: culinaryshades.com

    Mango kulfi is an Indian ice cream made with mango pulp, heavy cream, and evaporated milk. 

    Phirni Recipe - Spice Up The Curry

    Photo Credit: www.spiceupthecurry.com

    Phirni is made from coarsely ground rice, milk and sugar. It is cooked on a slow flame which results in creamy, rich and thick texture.

    Imarti: Super crispy and juicy recipe

    Photo Credit: theflavorbells.com

    Imarti , Amarti, Jhangiri, or Jaangiri are a few vernacular names of this super crispy dessert. It is very similar to Jalebi.

    Gulab Jamun

    Photo Credit: simmertoslimmer.com

    Gulab Jamun is India’s most beloved dessert. Popular at many Indian restaurants this soft, melt-in-your-mouth sweet can easily be made from the comfort of your home.

    Easy Shrikhand

    Photo Credit: pipingpotcurry.com

    Creamy smooth yogurt is mixed with sugar and cardamom, and garnished with saffron and pistachios to make this luscious Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand. 

    Jalebi Recipe

    Photo Credit: www.ruchiskitchen.com

    Jalebi is an Indian version of funnel cake. It is a spiral-shaped dessert prepared with batter poured into hot oil and then taken out to be dunked into the sugar syrup infused with the fragrant rose water and saffron.

    Puran Poli

    Photo Credit: ministryofcurry.com

    Puran Poli is a sweet Indian flat bread made by stuffing soft whole wheat dough with cooked yellow lentils, jaggery/brown sugar, cardamom, nutmeg, and saffron.

    Ukadiche Modak - Rice Dumplings with Sweet Coconut Filling

    Ukadiche Modak are velvety soft Indian Rice Dumplings filled with aromatic and sweet mixture of coconut, jaggery, cardamom, nutmeg and saffron. This traditional delicacy is a treasured recipe for festival celebrations.

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