Jun 17, 2025
BY: ET Online8 must try regional Indian desserts
Poran Poli, Maharashtra
Flatbread stuffed with jaggery and chana dal. Served hot with ghee.
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Mishti Doi, West Bengal
Sweet, thickened yogurt, fermented overnight. Best enjoyed chilled in clay pots.
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Phirni, Punjab
A creamy rice pudding infused with cardamom and nuts. Served cold.
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Kharvas, Goa & Maharashtra
Delicate pudding made from colostrum milk. Lightly sweet and rich in texture.
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Mysore Pak, Karnataka
Ghee-laden fudge made with gram flour and sugar. Melts in your mouth.
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Basundi, Gujarat & Maharashtra
A rich, creamy dessert made by simmering milk with sugar, cardamom, and nuts.
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Patishapta, Bengal
Thin crepes stuffed with coconut and jaggery. A winter favourite during Poush Sankranti.
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Sel Roti, Sikkim & Nepalese regions
Sweet, ring-shaped rice bread. Crispy, aromatic, and festive.
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