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Traditional Indian Mithai recipes


Last Updated : Jun 09,2024



पारंपारिक भारतीय मिठाई की रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Traditional Indian Mithai recipes in Hindi)
પરંપરાગત ભારતીય મીઠાઈઓ રેસિપીઝ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Traditional Indian Mithai recipes in Gujarati)

Traditional Indian Mithai recipes, Indian Desserts, Indian Sweets

The Magic of Indian Mithai– All about Traditional Indian Sweets

In India, mithai or traditional sweets are something special, not merely an aspect of our cuisine. Traditional Indian sweets are more than just desserts served at the end of a meal; they are part and parcel of our culture. Weddings, celebrations, pujas, temple rituals, everything requires a mithai for fulfillment. 

Quick Cashew BarfiQuick Cashew Barfi

Traditional Indian Sweets from North, South, East and West

Although nowadays menus are turning cosmopolitan, and we often find a mix of sweets from across the country – and even the world – being served, everyone has a soft corner for the special mithai of their region or community.

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So, from the sweets served and gifted at a wedding or other celebration, you can easily find out which region the host is from!

 Mysore PakMysore Pak

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If you spot Mysore Pak, Coconut Laddoo and Athirasam, you are probably at a South Indian sweets at a  wedding. If the table is filled with sweets, especially Rasagolla, Rasmalai and Sandesh, you are probably in the East. And, if there is a predominance of jaggery, til, coconut and groundnut based sweets like Puran Poli and Kopra Pak, you might be in the West. If the sweets resonate with milky and nutty opulence, like Rabdi or Chenna Malpua, you are undoubtedly in the North. 

Rasmalai, Bengali Rasmalai RecipeRasmalai, Bengali Rasmalai Recipe

There are some common notes too. For e.g., the Paal Payasam of South India and the Phirni of North have striking similarities as do the Rava Kesari and Rava Sheera.

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Some sweets like Puran Poli, Cashew Burfi, Halwa, Laddoo, etc. are popular all over the country, often known by different names and prepared with mild variations.

Paal Payasam, South Indian Rice KheerPaal Payasam, South Indian Rice Kheer

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When we think of sweets, another option that instantly comes to mind is our own indigenous and ingenious dessert… the king of ice-creams, Malai Kulfi! The rich milky taste of this ice-cream with its enchanting spice notes has become a great hit in Indian food outlets across the world, not just in India.

Malai KulfiMalai Kulfi

Traditional Indian Mithai for Different Festivals 

Interestingly, we also have special sweets associated with different festivals. Modak, for example, is prepared during Ganesh Chathurthi. Modaks with different fillings, ranging from milk-based to coconut-based sweet fillings and savory fillings too are made across the country during Ganesha festival.

Modak, Steamed Modak, Ukadiche Modak for Ganesh ChaturthiModak, Steamed Modak, Ukadiche Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi

Likewise, jaggery, coconut, til and peanuts come to the fore during Sankaranthi, and you find a range of sweets made using these ingredients.

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While Sweet Pongal is prepared down South, Maharashtrian Puran Poli and Peanut Chikki are prepared in the West.

Peanut-Chikki
Peanut Chikki

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During Navratri, a variety of traditional Indian sweets are made to please Devi Shakthi. Sheera, Boondi Payas, Coconut and Rava Laddoo, Mohanthal,  Gujarati Basundi… the list is endless and you can go for a sweet splash during the festival season!

Mohanthal, Traditional Gujarati Mohanthal MithaiMohanthal, Traditional Gujarati Mohanthal Mithai

Diwali is the time for plenty of variety. It is the time to experiment, come up with exotic diwali sweets to notch up your reputation with friends and family!

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From the Cored Apples with Kesar and Rabdi to the Paan Shots, you can try delightfully innovative sweets, to share with your loved ones when you visit each other.

Cored-Apples-with-Kesar-and-RabdiCored Apples with Kesar and Rabdi

Traditional Indian Sweets for Parties

In a party, people look for novel desserts and plenty of variety too. Yet, it is the traditional formats that instantly strike a rapport with the taste buds. So, it is wise to find a balance between the two. You can go for sweets like the Apple Jalebi or Gulab Jamun Cutlet, which are traditional with an innovative twist.

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Go for sweets that appeal to all age groups and also easy to serve. If it is dripping with syrup or drowned in milky sauces, it might be difficult to hand around at parties and turn out to be a bit messy too. So, try stuff like the Malai Peda or the Mini Anjeer Paratha! Messy or not, never omit the Kulfi though. 

Malai PedaMalai Peda

The Indian palate is so fond of the rich and spicy notes of our mithai that we are always looking for reasons to celebrate, pretexts to enjoy more sweets! Even if you are short of time or on a special diet, you can still enjoy traditional Indian sweets once in a while.

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Not all sweets are time consuming or unhealthy – we have come up with numerous quick recipes too, such as the Quick Apple Cinnamon Rabdi, Atta Ka Sheera and Quick Churma Ladoos

Quick Churma Ladoos ( Churma Laddu)Quick Churma Ladoos ( Churma Laddu)

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Whatever be the occasion, celebrate it with a traditional Indian sweet. Best of all, make it at home! Pick from our 500+ recipes the sweet that catches your fancy, fits the occasion, matches your time availability and diet constraints too. We are sure we have a best fit for every sweet tooth

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Recipe# 14241
03 Feb 03

 
 by fatemarajabali
No reviews
A traditional sweet delicacy, Monthal is enriched with a khoya, roasted gram flour and sugar. The besan is cooked with khoya, ghee and sugar and then placed on a greased thali or flat plate.
Recipe# 14941
27 Dec 03

 
 by sumagandlur
No reviews
Quick kaju bari is an awesome recipe to create cashew nut flavoured mithai quickly within minutes. The sugar is made into a syrup and then mixed with cashew nut or kaju powder, saffron and ghee and then cut into diamond shapes and enjoyed decorated with silver vark.
Recipe# 15111
26 Sep 11

 
 
by sukirtisoni
No reviews
Kalakand is a specialty dessert or sweet dish prepared from sweetened and thickened milk and enjoyed cut into small squares.
Recipe# 15618
21 May 03

 
 by rakheemaheshwari
No reviews
Aloo ka halwa is a sweet dish prepared from the mix of grated potatoes, ghee, milk and sugar.An easy dessert recipe for unannounced guests using handy ingredients.
Tasty Badam Halwa
Recipe# 39377
29 May 14

 
 by JananiKartheck
No reviews
I have never had badam halwa ever in my life. When i was browning through some food blogs i came across this dish. I was very reluctant to make this dish since it involved expensive badams and i never knew in what consistency i should cook them. This week my mother-in-law came and she is the expert ....
Recipe# 39484
18 Jun 15

 
 by Foodie sona
No reviews
Rice Ball Rasmalai, the popular Bengali sweet dish with a twist. This super delicious dessert is made from steamed rice balls served in a rich and creamy sweetened thick milk.Easy to cook and good to make when unexpected guests arrive.
Recipe# 11374
18 Jul 01

 
 by Foodie #20917
No reviews
Tender coconut kheer is a creative kheer(sweetened milk) recipe with tender coconut pulp added to the milk during boiling. The tender coconut are cooked with sugar, elaichi powder in the coconut milk to prepare an awesome coconut kheer.
Recipe# 11674
16 Aug 11

 
 by bhaviniparekh2001
No reviews
Delicious apple kheer is a creative kheer(sweetened milk) recipe with grated apples boiled with the milk. The apples are cooked with sugar, elaichi powder in the milk to prepare an awesome apple kheer.
Recipe# 37133
04 Aug 12

 
 
by sarita nagdev
No reviews
These laddoos are very simple n easy to make,we can make it easily.It is not essential to know much about cookery,u can make it very easily.
Recipe# 40877
22 May 16

 
 by Radha Hoizal
No reviews
Mango Coconut Halwa, as delicious blend of mango, dalia, coconut and cream. This halwa can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Recipe# 9925
21 Oct 03

 
 by amshumaan
No reviews
Whenever we have to clean vessels in which milk has been boiled, we find that the sides of the vessels are difficult to clean. for this, you can use an used toothbrush dipped in vim bar. the stains will come off quite easily.
Recipe# 40087
21 Apr 15

 
 by Rashi Srivastava
No reviews
Milk powder and cornflour gives the Shahi Kheer a very creamy texture and it also reduces time to thicken the milk. Paneer gives it a wonderful flavour.This kheer is so creamy and flavourful that after every you will want for more.
Recipe# 36979
16 Mar 17

 
 by Rehana Khambaty
No reviews
A delicious mithai made using rice and pineapple! Cinnamon, cardamom, dates , raisins and saffron add to the taste and flavour.
Recipe# 11293
29 Nov 16

 
 by faju
No reviews
Chopped bananas with cooked with coconut and mixed nuts to form a yummy dessert. Serve hot or cold.
Recipe# 12093
01 Oct 11

 
 by Foodie #20143
No reviews
Makhane ki kheer is a sweet dish recipe with lotus stem seeds or makhana cooked in sweetened and nutmeg flavoured milk. Devour this creamy and unique kheer recipe as a delicious dessert.
Recipe# 13579
30 Jul 11

 
 by geetagupte
No reviews
Moong dal burphi is a traditional indian dessert prepared from boiled and mashed moong dal, ghee and sugar. Enjoy this mouthwatering burfi with chopped pista s garnish and pieces shaped like diamonds.
Recipe# 8914
20 Sep 16

 
 by arpalp
No reviews
Doodhi ka halwa is a North Indian sweet dish prepared from grated doodhi(also known as bottle gourd or lauki) cooked with sugar, ghee and spices like cardamom. A delicious dessert dish which can be served as a snack or after meal sweet!
Kamal Kheer
Recipe# 15965
26 Sep 11

 
 by chitvish
No reviews
Kamal kheer presents an easy dessert recipe with basundi( sweetened flavoured milk) mixed with orange juice and rose petals. A refreshing chilled sweet dish, the kheer is best enjoyed decorated with rose petals.
Recipe# 40516
20 Nov 15

 
 by Pooja Nadkarni
No reviews
Ladoo or laddu is one of the popular sweets prepared during festivals in India. Earlier I had prepared rava ladoo and coconut meva ladoo.Today I have prepared these nutty whole wheat ladoos , where I have used powdered cashew nuts mixed with whole wheat atta (flour) to give it more taste.This recipe ....
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