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User Tarla Dalal  •  Updated : Dec 06, 2025
      
Quick Indian Sweets
भारतीय झटपट मिठाई की रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Quick Indian Sweets in Hindi)
ભારતીય ઝટપટ મીઠાઈ રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Quick Indian Sweets in Gujarati)

Quick Sweet Recipes, 300 Quick Indian Sweet Recipes, Mithai

“Indian sweets have always been an essential part of our festivals, celebrations, and everyday moments of joy. But traditional mithai often requires hours of slow cooking, constant stirring, and precise temperatures. For today’s fast-paced lifestyle, quick Indian sweets offer the perfect solution — delivering authentic flavor without long preparation time. In this guide, we explore 15 quick Indian sweets inspired by TarlaDalal’s collection, featuring regional favourites from North, South, East and West India. Whether you love creamy milk-based desserts, ghee-rich halwas, or simple barfis, this list gives you easy, time-saving recipes you can prepare in minutes. These sweets are ideal for festivals, last-minute guests, gifting, or satisfying sudden sweet cravings. Let’s dive into a flavourful journey through India’s fast, festive mithai traditions.

 

NORTH INDIA QUICK SWEETS

 

Quick Kalakand

quick kalakand | instant kalakand | kalakand sweet | kalakand made with paneer | indian mithai

quick kalakand or instant kalakand is a very popular Indian mithai. We make this quick kalakand by taking paneer, milk powder, fresh cream and sugar and cooking it on a medium flame till the mixture thickens. Cool and then your kalakand mithai is ready.

 

besan ladoo

besan ladoo recipe | besan ke ladoo | besan ladoo |

besan ladoo is one of the most popular mithai in Indian cuisine. It might be known by various names, but this delicious laddoos of spiced and sweetened besan is famous all over the country.
besan ladoo are made and relished for festivals, family events and different occasions. Some people also serve besan ke ladoo as prasadam. All you need is patience while making besan ladoo, patience is the key.

 

 

3. quick gajar ka halwa 

quick gajar ka halwa recipe | gajar ka halwa recipe | gajar ka halwa in pressure cooker | carrot halwa

A winter favourite, Gajar Halwa becomes incredibly easy with pressure cooker or microwave shortcuts. The carrots cook soft and fragrant in minutes, blending beautifully with milk, ghee and sugar. Nuts add crunch and festive appeal, making it perfect for cosy winter evenings.

 

 

4. Quick Rabdi

instant rabri | quick rabdi | instant rabri with condensed milk |

This luxurious North Indian dessert normally takes hours, but the quick version uses condensed milk and fast reduction to achieve the same creamy, rich consistency. Flavoured with saffron or cardamom, Rabdi is divine on its own or paired with jalebi or malpua.

 

SOUTH INDIA QUICK SWEETS

Instant Mysore Pak

Mysore pak | soft mysore pak recipe | Indian sweet mysore pak | easy homemade mysore pak recipe |

A simplified version of the iconic South Indian sweet, Instant Mysore Pak delivers the same rich, ghee-loaded taste without the complex cooking technique. Its soft yet crumbly texture makes it a festive essential prepared effortlessly.

 

instant rose coconut ladoo

instant rose coconut ladoo | rose flavoured coconut ladoo | instant coconut ladoo | 5 min easy coconut ladoo |

Made with desiccated coconut and condensed milk, these laddoos come together in less than 10 minutes. They are perfect for Navratri, Onam, or gifting. Their light sweetness and soft texture make them universally loved.

 

3.Semiya Payasam (Fast Version)

sabudana vermicelli payasam | vermicelli sabudana kheer | vermicelli sago kheer | 

A quick South Indian kheer prepared by boiling vermicelli with milk, sugar, and cardamom. Garnished with fried nuts, it is creamy, aromatic, and traditionally served at festivals and family feasts.

 

 

EAST INDIA QUICK SWEETS

Quick Rasgulla

rasgulla recipe | rasgulla with homemade chenna | quick rasgulla | soft spongy Bengali rasgulla |

A simplified approach to the classic Bengali rasgulla, this method reduces kneading and boiling time while producing soft, spongy chenna balls soaked in light sugar syrup. A refreshing, low-fat sweet perfect for warm weather.

 

Magaj Ladoo (Gujarati Ladoo)

magaj recipe | Gujarati magas | magaz ladoo | diwali besan ladoo | 

Made with roasted gram flour, ghee, and sugar, Magaj is a classic Gujarati sweet that prepares fast and stays fresh for days. Its rich texture makes it a favourite during weddings and festivals.

 

mango yoghurt

mango yoghurt recipe | Indian style mango yoghurt | healthy aam doi

Yoghurt is a popular dairy product that’s made by the bacterial fermentation of milk and it is a versatile dish that can be made in multiple varieties. Learn how to make mango yoghurt recipe | Indian style mango yoghurt | healthy aam doi |
In this mango yoghurt recipe, yummy yoghurt and the King of Fruits come together to delight your palate and give you a calcium boost. With the goodness of mango and milk, here is the most delectable and yummy recipe, you can skip sugar to this healthy aam doi.
 

 

Shakarkand Ka Halwa

shakarkand ka halwa recipe | faral sweet potato halwa | navratri vrat ka halwa | upvas ka halwa |

This upvas ka halwa is a pleasurable experience for all those who enjoy warm gooey desserts. This desi mithai is a tad above all the mithais. The use of saffron and cardamom are its flavour enahncers, while the mixed nuts like almonds and pistachios added a shahi touch further.
 

 

 

 

You can even top the waffles/ pancakes with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, mango sauce or chopped fresh fruits. Mouthwatering treats like Frozen Muskmelon Yoghurt, Layered Oats and Rice Porridge, Healthy Mango Yoghurt can surely pep up your mornings! Forget your store-bought jams loaded with ample amount of sugar and preservative and make your own jams like apple jam or Pineapple Jam and enjoy them with a slice of toast.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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