Jul 24, 2025
7 Underrated Indian Deserts That Are Must Try!
7 Underrated Indian Deserts That Are Must Try!
Apart from gulab jamun, jalebi and rasgulla there are hidden indian sweets worth dying for. Lets uncover these 9 delights that you have been missing!
Misti Doi (West Bengal) Bengal’s Mishti Doi is slow-cooked, sweetened curd with a little caramel twist that melts in your mouth.
Kharwas (Maharashtra) It is a steamed dessert made from the first milk after a cow gives birth. It's soft, lightly sweet, and packed with natural richness you won’t find in regular milk sweets.
Parwal ki Mithai (Bihar) It is a North Indian sweet where Parwal (pointed gourd) is turned into a sweet by stuffing it with khoya and nuts. It’s then lightly coated with syrup and chilled.
Chenna Poda (Odisha) It is a sweet made by baking paneer (chhena) with sugar and cardamom. It has a caramelized crust and a soft, cake-like texture inside.
Nolen Gur Sandesh (Bengal) It is a soft sweet made with fresh paneer and special jaggery that’s only available in winter. It melts in your mouth and has a rich flavour.
Madhurjan Thongba (Manipur) It is a sweet made by adding soft, fried flour balls into thick milk. It is mildly sweet, creamy and very comforting.
Mawa Jalebi (Indore) This jalebi is made from mawa. It is thick, rich and soaked in sugar syrup. It is basically a festive sweet over there.
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