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Last Updated : Feb 28,2022



भारतीय मिठाई | अंडा रहित भारतीय मिठाई - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Indian Desserts , Sweets recipes in Hindi)
ભારતીય મીઠાઈ | ઈંડા વગરની ભારતીય મીઠાઈ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Indian Desserts , Sweets recipes in Gujarati)

Indian Dessert recipes | 2000 Indian sweet recipes |  Indian eggless desserts |

Indian Dessert recipes | 2000 Indian sweet recipes |  Indian eggless desserts | Indian Desserts fulfil everybody’s craving for a sweet-something in the most creative and delightful ways. While Indian desserts and sweets are predominantly served at the end of a meal, some Indian cultures believe in serving Indian sweet at the beginning, while some world cultures don’t have the concept of a dessert at all, and others like to top off with light fruits instead of rich sweets.

Puran Poli, Maharashtrian Puran Poli Recipe

Puran Poli, Maharashtrian Puran Poli Recipe

In any case, who can resist pampering themselves with a dessert? So, always pay attention to this course of the meal. Fortunately, this is not a tough challenge because as far as desserts go, we have just too much to choose from!

Indian desserts are mainly made using milk and sugar, khoya or milk powder, sweetening agents like jaggery or sugar syrup, aromatic spices like saffron and cardamom powder, mixed dry fruits, chenna or cottage cheese etc. India having people from various region and culture, celebrate a number of festival with great zeal. There are some or the other Indian desserts for every special occasions.

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Til Laddu is a popular sweet during Makar Sankranti, lord Ganesha is worshipped during Ganesh Chaturthi lovingly with his favourite mithaais like Modak and Churma Ladoo and then there is Jalebi that is enjoyed along with fafda, sambharo and besan chutney on Dassera day.

Til Laddu, Til Ke Ladoo, Til Gud Ladoo Recipe

Til Laddu, Til Ke Ladoo, Til Gud Ladoo Recipe

Maharashtrians make Puran Poli for Gudi Padwa and Kaju Katli and Mawa Karanji are much sought after during Diwali. Gulab jamuns, Milk pudding, Kopra Pak, Kalakand are other popular Indian sweet recipes.

Kaju Katli, Kaju Katli Recipe

Kaju Katli, Kaju Katli Recipe

Indian sweets | barfi recipes |

When we think of Indian sweets or mithai the first thing that comes to our minds is barfi. An easy Indian Dessert recipe, Besan Barfi, has very few ingredients and takes very little time to cook, yet it has a rich taste and awesome aroma of cooked besan (chickpea flour).

 Besan Barfi, Quick Besan Barfi with GheeBesan Barfi, Quick Besan Barfi with Ghee

The Almond Barfi made with loads of almonds is super healthy, and gives you a good shot of protein!  Also have coolest fragrance mouth-melting Rose Barfi  as a chilled dessert. You can even make barfis in the microwave oven and you will be amazed by how easy and quick it is!

Rose-BarfiRose Barfi

Indian desserts | chenna and paneer recipes |

Paneer is a handy ingredient in the preparation of sweets as well. Paneer and cheena are made by curdling milk and the only difference between them is paneer is drained to lose all the moisture and form a block.

Though it can be used to make quick and easy indian desserts especially Bengali sweets like the Bengali Rasgulla or Saffron Chenna Pie. Paneer imparts not just softness but a very interesting, crumbly mouth-feel, which lands quite richly on the palate.

RasgullaRasgulla

Indian sweets | Rabri recipes |

Rabri is an authentic Indian sweet made by reducing milk on a slow flame for long hours. It tastes amazing with piping hot jalebi, malpua or gulab jamun. You can even make them quickly with the addition of thickening agents like corn flour or bread slices.

Gulab JamunGulab Jamun

You can easily make a quick rabri so we have that option too. We have made a healthier version an Oats and Orange Rabdi or Apple Rabadi, with low fat milk and by using unpeeled apple to retain some fiber. Indian.

Oats-and-Orange--Rabdi
Oats and Orange Rabdi

Indian desserts | sheera recipes |

With their intense flavours and rich textures, mithais like Badam ka Sheera, Moong Dal sheera and Rava sheera have become timeless treasures! Rava sheera is a famous prasadam made during Satyanarayan puja in every household. You can never say no to delights like besan ka sheera and this super quick Sooji Halwa, Rava Sheera made by mixing flour sugar. One bite and you cannot stop!

Rava-Sheera

Sooji Ka Halwa, Rava Sheera

Indian desserts | halwa recipes |

Halwa by itself is a delicacy that none can resist, thanks to its rich, sugary taste and enticing, melt-in-the-mouth texture. The most popular is Anjeer Halwa made from pureed figs.

 Anjeer Halwa ( Mithai Recipe)Anjeer Halwa ( Mithai Recipe)

Come winter and everyone is waiting for a bowl of hot gajar ka halwa made using grated carrot or doodhi ka halwa. It can be enjoyed anytime of the year and we are sure the unique texture and rich flavor will linger in your palate and memory for a long time thereafter.

Gajar-ka-Halwa

Gajar Ka Halwa

Indian desserts | kheer recipes |

The most famous traditional favourite kheer recipe in India is Rice Kheer which is made for special occasions like weddings in the South. Then there is also the South Indian Kheer, Paal Payasam where there is a long queue at the Kerala temples for this prasad. Other than this, you can make different kheers by combining fruits like apple, strawberry or mango to make lip-smacking fruity kheers.

Rice-Kheer

Rice Kheer

Indian sweets | kulfi recipes |

Kulfi is an Indian ice-cream made of thickened milk, reinforced with spices and dry fruits, and frozen in moulds. On every Mumbai major street corner and restaurant you will find irresistible Malai Kulfi, especially on a hot summer day. Also, you can perk up the simple kulfi to make Kulfi and Jalebi Sundae, Kesar Kulfi Falooda or Mango Kulfi .

Mango-KulfiMango Kulfi

From cakes, sundaes and ice-creams, to fruit-based desserts, puddings, cheesecakes and Indian mithai, there are endless options.

Mango Shrikhand, Aamrakhand

Mango Shrikhand, Aamrakhand

It is nice to prepare Indian dessert recipes at home rather than buying them from outside because you can customize them to your preferences. This section will help you explore the world of desserts and try your hand at traditional and innovative ones.

Rasmalai, Bengali Rasmalai Recipe

Rasmalai Recipe

Enjoy our Indian Dessert recipes | 2000 Indian sweet recipes |  Indian eggless dessertsLook below for our other Indian Sweet articles. 

65 Barfi Recipes
139 Basic Desserts Recipes
417 Fruit Based Desserts Recipes
243 Desserts Dry Fruit Flavours Recipes
111 Halwa Recipes
138 Ice-Cream Recipes
111 Kheer Recipes
60 Mousse Recipes
107 Peda Laddoo Recipes
137 Puddings Recipes
496 Traditional Indian Mithai Recipes

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Recipe# 12928
31 Jan 01

 
 by rc
7 minutes cake is a simple and quick cake or Indian dessert recipe which can be prepared in flat seven minutes. The sooji or semolina is mixed with Maida, ghee, curd, sugar and baking powder and then baked in a microwave for around 7 minutes. The soft, sweet and delicious 7 minutes cakes can be enjo ....
Adrak Aur Ganne ka Slush, Sugarcane and Ginger Slush
Recipe# 2850
26 Nov 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The streets of Mumbai are dotted with vendors selling "ganne ka ras" (sugarcane juice) extracted by pressing the sweet " ganna" or sugarcane. We are so familiar with the sight of fresh sugarcane juice that it is not a novelty. But when the same is frozen with a dash of ginger juice and lemon, ....
Almond Berry and Coconut Cake, For Fitness and Weight Loss
Recipe# 41134
03 May 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
The Almond, Berry and Coconut Cake is a dashing treat for the palate, with its melt-in-the-mouth texture and splendid flavour. This unique cake is made with almond flour, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and honey, unlike run-of-the-mill cakes that are made with maida and sugar. Your body ....
Almond Biscotti
Recipe# 4965
08 Mar 19

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Biscotti are a special class of biscuits, which are baked twice. This gives them a unique texture, which is firm to bite but soft on the palate! Baking twice also gives them a rich, well-done aroma. This recipe shares the secret of making fabulous Almond Biscotti, with the aesthetic flavour ....
Almond Biscuits, Badam Biscuits
Recipe# 2518
15 Dec 22

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
almond biscuits recipe | Indian almond butter biscuits | badam biscuit | almond cookies | with 25 amazing steps. almond biscuits recipe | Indi ....
Almond Cookie Tiramisu
Recipe# 4710
23 Sep 14

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
Here is how you can recreate a popular coffee-flavoured Italian dessert at home within minutes. Made quickly with cookies, instant coffee powder, grated chocolate and cream along with other common ingredients, the almond cookie tiramisu is perfect for those times when you want to serve something exo ....
Almond Flax Bread with Eggs, Gluten Free
Recipe# 41133
02 Jun 23

 
 by Tarla Dalal
almond flax bread with eggs recipe | easy almond flax bread | Indian style flaxseed almond bread | gluten free almond flaxseed bread loaf | with 19 amazing images. A loaf without maida or ....
Almond Payasam
Recipe# 32885
20 Aug 13

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Any dish made using almonds is unfailingly rich, quite befitting royalty! keep the spices such as cardamom to a minimum in this recipe, so as to highlight the creamy, soothing texture and flavour of almonds. Authentic ‘badam kheer’ made the south indian way omits cardamoms and nutmeg and uses a pinc ....
Almond Pistachios Praline Triangles
Recipe# 1899
12 Aug 14

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A delicious praline made of healthy nuts and seeds, the almond pistachio praline triangles are a great snack for any time of the day. Nuts and seeds are a storehouse of energy, and also provide essential nutrients like protein, fibre, anti-oxidants and vitamin e – making them a must-have for kids. S ....
Almond Praline Cake ( Cakes and Pastries Recipe)
Recipe# 33928
23 Aug 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
A spongy cake with a crunchy texture, this looks as if it is covered in translucent gold if you use chikki instead of praline!
Almond Rocks
Recipe# 140
28 Dec 18

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Fit for a festive day, but made without much sweat! Who can resist crisp, perfectly roasted almonds coated in chocolate? Cool well, and treat yourself to these crunchy delights, or wrap them up in attractive papers and gift them to a dear one. Ensure that the almonds are well roasted so that t ....
Almond Rocks, Microwave Almond Rock Recipe
Recipe# 667
20 Aug 10

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Fit for a festive day, but made without much sweat! Who can resist crisp, perfectly roasted almonds coated in chocolate? Cool well, and treat yourself to these crunchy delights, or wrap them up in attractive papers and gift them to a dear one. Ensure that the almonds are well roasted so that t ....
Almond Strawberry Shortcakes ( Eggless Desserts Recipe)
Recipe# 1139
20 Aug 12

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Soft yet crunchy, shortcakes are a delightful treat for people of all ages. The almond strawberry shortcake is a lovely variant of almond pastry sandwiched with strawberries and whipped cream, served with strawberry sauce. If you are serving this at a party, you can use a small cookie cutter to make ....
Amrit Modak
Recipe# 37207
29 Aug 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Wish to get into Lord Ganesha’s good books? Look no further. The Amrit Modak is inarguably his favourite food! Widely made during Ganesh Utsav, this delicious sweet treat is made using mawa, sugar and kesar. The tinge of saffron is quite noticeable and hence this is also called the Kesar Modak. ....
Amrit Peda, Peda Recipe
Recipe# 2058
16 May 11

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
This mithai is one that will remain etched in your memory for a long time, not only due to its rich texture and intensely milky flavour but also thanks to the spicy overtones of cardamom and saffron. Pistachios enhance this pedas further with their ....
Anar ka Slush, Pomegranate Slush
Recipe# 2851
26 Nov 13

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Who can resist a chatpata and chilled dose of Anar ka Gola, especially after binging on their favourite snacks like Khasta Kachori Chaat , Sev Puri ,
Angoori Rabri, Angoori Rabdi
Recipe# 8697
03 Sep 18

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Making rabri, the traditional way, is a time-consuming affair as the milk is simmered on a low flame for a long time to thicken and get its desired texture. I used the quickest way by using corn flour for thickening and lemon juice to get the required grainy texture. Use readily availabl ....
Anjeer Basundi
Recipe# 8706
23 Dec 21

  This recipe has an associated video
 by Tarla Dalal
anjeer basundi recipe | easy anjeer basundi | with 14 amazing images. Rich enough to pamper your senses, tinged with the magic of Indian spices, the anjeer basundi is a
Anjeer Halwa ( Mithai Recipe)
Recipe# 2024
28 Jul 23

  This recipe has an associated video
 
by Tarla Dalal
anjeer halwa recipe | dry figs halwa | anjeer badam halwa | with 28 amazing images. anjeer halwa, also known as dry figs halwa is an amazing Indian dessert recipe that can be made on specia ....
Anjeer Halwa ( Mughlai Recipe)
Recipe# 30978
23 Nov 20

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Dried anjeer is truly delicious even when eaten by itself. Here is a recipe of a scrumptious anjeer halwa that uses loads of almonds. Milk powder is used in this recipe improving its texture and adding a unique flavour. Adjust the sugar content based on the sweetness of the figs and the milk powder ....
Apple and Banana Frozen Ices
Recipe# 7601
14 Jun 11

 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Lip-smacking ices made from protein and calcium-rich curds and nourishing fruits.
Apple and Raisin Pudding, Apple Raisin Bread Cinnamon Pudding
Recipe# 662
22 Feb 16

 
 by Tarla Dalal
This is a warm and delicately flavoured pudding that will warm your heart and pep up your soul! The best part is that it is so easy to make because we use readymade bread and readily available apple as the base for this pudding, which is thoughtfully d ....
Apple and Walnut Kheer
Recipe# 38919
03 May 22

 
 by Tarla Dalal
Unpeeled apple that is rich in fibre and walnuts that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids strengthen the heart, so the apple and walnut kheer can be enjoyed as an occasional treat even by those with heart problems. The recipe is made healthier by using low-fat milk to reduce the calorie-scare! What is m ....
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