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7 Indian desserts in TasteAtlas' Top 100 Indian foods list

Published on: July 06, 2025 18:10 IST
7 Indian desserts in TasteAtlas' Top 100 Indian foods list
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7 Indian desserts in TasteAtlas' Top 100 Indian foods list
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Phirni: This is made with ground rice which is cooked in milk and then flavoured with saffron, cardamon and then, topped with almonds. It is usually served in small clay bowls known as shikoras, chilled and garnished with nuts, rose petals, and often with silver paper or chandi warq.
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Kaju Katli: This is a dessert that is characterised by its diamond shape. It is made with cashew nuts, sugar, cardamom powder, and ghee. It is usually wrapped in an edible silver foil. This is a favourite among many and is usually consumed during special occasions such as Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi and Holi.
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Mysore Pak: This dish originated in Mysore, in the Indian state of Karnataka. Royal chef Madappa invented the dish in 1935 for King Krishna Raja Wodeyar. It was then known as the royal sweet. However, it is found today in most Indian sweet shops.
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Shrikhand: This is a yoghurt-based dessertwhich has a rich and creamy texture. A lot of people have it for breakfast, whereas in some parts, it is served after the main dish. It is also a dish that is made during Janmashtami, which is the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
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Aamras: This is pureed mango pulp which is served as dessert. It is usually made with ripe mango which is sliced/ diced and then blended into a creamy and sweet dessert. A lot of people also add saffron or cardamom to it.
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Kheer: There are different varieties of kheer, however, one that is loved by a lot of people is the one that made with rice. It is creamy rice pudding that is made during most religious and cultural ceremonies. Dry fruits like cashews, raisins and almonds are also added to kheer.
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Rasgulla: This dish is a topic of debate as both West Bengal and Odisha claim to be the origin of this loved sweet dish. It is prepared from chhena paneer dumplings and semolina dough, cooked together in a sugary syrup.