8 delicious sweets from 8 Indian states

8 delicious sweets from 8 Indian states

Mysore Pak (Karnataka)

This dense sweet is made with gram flour, sugar, ghee, and cardamom. The rich texture and melt-in-your-mouth taste make Mysore Pak a true delight.

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Ghevar (Rajasthan)

A disc-shaped sweet made with flour, ghee, and sugar syrup. Ghevar is often decorated with nuts, dried fruits, and rose water and are delicious to eat.

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Rasgulla (West Bengal)

Soft, spongy sweet balls made with chhena and dipped in a light sugar syrup flavoured, rasgullas are a Bengali classic and a national favourite.

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Chhena Poda (Odisha)

A baked dessert from Odisha, made with chhena, sugar, and semolina. The dense, crumbly texture and slightly sweet taste make Chhena Poda unique.

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Modak (Maharashtra)

Modak is made with a wheat flour shell and a sweet filling made from gur, coconut and nuts. Modaks are steamed or fried and are offered during Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Pongal (Tamil Nadu)

Pongal is a traditional sweet dish from Tamil Nadu served during the harvest festival. This beautiful and delicious kheer is sure to make you want more.

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Balushahi (Uttar Pradesh)

Sweet saffron-flavored treats dipped in sugar syrup. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are a festive favorite in North India, though they originate from UP.

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Thekua (Bihar)

A sweet treat with wheat flour, ghee, and sugar. Thekua is a traditional sweet from Bihar and is often served during Chhath Puja and other festivals.

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