9 iconic sweets from Indian states

Jul 21, 2024

By: Ayush Mehrotra

Thekua (Bihar)

A traditional deep-fried sweet made from whole wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee, often flavoured with cardamom.

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Modak (Maharashtra)

Steamed or fried dumplings made from rice flour, stuffed with coconut, jaggery, and nuts, traditionally offered to Lord Ganesha.

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Rasgulla (West Bengal)

Soft, spongy balls of cottage cheese soaked in sugar syrup.

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Bebinca (Goa)

A layered dessert made from coconut milk, sugar, eggs, and flour, baked one layer at a time.

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Pootharekulu (Andhra Pradesh)

Paper-thin sheets made from rice starch, ghee, and filled with jaggery and nuts.

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Petha (Uttar Pradesh)

Translucent, soft candy made from ash gourd and sugar, often flavoured with cardamom.

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Til Pitha (Assam)

Rice flour dumplings stuffed with a sesame and jaggery filling, are typically enjoyed during festivals.

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Mysore Pak (Karnataka)

A rich, crumbly sweet made from gram flour, ghee, and sugar.

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Ghevar (Rajasthan)

A disc-shaped sweet made from flour and soaked in sugar syrup, topped with cream or nuts.

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