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The Grand Tour of Indian Desserts: 22 Sweet Discoveries

AUGUST 01, 2023
INDIAN
DESSERTS
The Grand Tour of Indian Desserts: 22 Sweet Discoveries
Embark on a gastronomic journey to the vibrant corners of Indian culinary culture with our enchanting collection of 22 Indian Desserts. India, a country with diverse culture and heritage, boasts a cuisine just as vibrant. And the grandeur is best encountered through the sweet tooth. Indian desserts, an eclectic mix of flavors, textures, and cooking techniques, hold the secret to the region's opulent traditions and diverse festivities. There are the age-old classics like 'Gulab Jamun', steeped in rose-scented syrup, and 'Jalebi', a coil of sweet, jaggery soaked delight, and then there are lesser known gems such as 'Mishti Doi', the sweetened yogurt from Bengal, and the delightful 'Dodha Barfi', the crumbly milk fudge from Punjab. And yes, they're all here, in this collection. Each recipe comes meticulously detailed, yet in a friendly and approachable language, embellished with rich photography. This tour offers not only a step-by-step journey through the assembly of these sweets, but also an intriguing glimpse into the traditions, history and regional influences that make these dishes so remarkable. Whether you're new to the delights of Indian silk-smooth sweets or an old hand hunting for fresh and inspired ideas, this collection is a treasure-trove. So, stay awhile, soak up the information, try out the recipes and savour each mouthful—sweet discoveries await you.
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Chai-Spiced Coconut Ice Cream

Indulge in this rich and creamy, dairy-free Chai-Spiced Coconut Ice Cream. The subtle blend of spices perfectly complements the sweetness of honey and the velvety texture of coconut milk. Simply prepare, chill, and enjoy.
4
25 min
TOTAL TIME
405
CALORIES
$0.95
PER SERVING
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Chai-Spiced Coconut Ice Cream
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Creamy Indian Rice Kheer Pudding

Enjoy a delicious, vegan, and gluten-free creamy Indian rice kheer pudding, effortlessly made in the Instant Pot. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, adorned with golden raisins, pistachios, and saffron.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
809
CALORIES
$2.11
PER SERVING
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Creamy Indian Rice Kheer Pudding
MasalaKorb

Kerala Plum Cake Recipe

Plum Cake Recipe Indian - Rich, super moist, absolutely decadent fruity & nutty Christmas Cake Recipe loaded with various dry fruits & spices.
5
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
886
CALORIES
$1.96
PER SERVING
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Kerala Plum Cake Recipe
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Vegan Almond Cardamom Cake

Bursting with flavors of almonds and cardamom, this soft and moist Vegan Almond Cardamom Cake is just what you need with or coffee or tea!
11
10,793
79
55 min
TOTAL TIME
266
CALORIES
$0.76
PER SERVING
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Vegan Almond Cardamom Cake
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Masala Chai Panna Cotta

Masala Chai Panna Cotta will be the perfect finish to a holiday dinner. Flavored with chai tea, whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla, its rich, creamy and really elegant. Make it for thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Diwali - this dessert leave your guests asking for seconds.
1
1,652
20 min
TOTAL TIME
488
CALORIES
$0.89
PER SERVING
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Masala Chai Panna Cotta
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Baked ShakarPara – Sweet and Flaky

Crispy from outside but flaky layers that melt in mouth. Sounds yummy! Try this Baked ShakarPara recipe to be amazed. A much healthier alternative compare to traditionally deep fried version of this Indian snack – ShakarPara. ShakarPara is a sweet Indian snack traditionally made with all purpose flo...
4
187
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
127
CALORIES
$0.25
PER SERVING
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Baked ShakarPara – Sweet and Flaky
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Orange Masghati

Orange Masghati is a riff on the more traditional rose- scented one. Play around and use any fruit juice you like . Masghati is traditionally prepared with wheat starch, commonly used in Persian kitchens as thickener.
6
10 min
TOTAL TIME
294
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
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Orange Masghati
Pretty. Simple. Sweet.

Mango Bread

Super moist fresh mango bread, with a touch of honey and cinnamon. The perfect treat to serve with tea in the morning or afternoon.
7
400
16
699
CALORIES
$0.90
PER SERVING
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Mango Bread
Kothiyavunu

Pal Payasam/Kerala Pal Payasam-Pressure Cooker Method

Easy and delicious Pressure cooker Pal Payasam in 30 minutes. If you haven’t tried yet trust me it totally worth trying and is very easy and tasty.
1
35 min
TOTAL TIME
378
CALORIES
$0.55
PER SERVING
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Pal Payasam/Kerala Pal Payasam-Pressure Cooker Method
So Vegan

Mini Samosa Pies

1
55
269
CALORIES
$0.80
PER SERVING
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Mini Samosa Pies
LinsFood

Mango Mahalabia with a touch of Sumac

Mango Mahalabia recipe, a tropical twist on the traditional Middle Eastern Mahalabia recipe.
114
190
1
15 min
TOTAL TIME
228
CALORIES
$0.85
PER SERVING
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Mango Mahalabia with a touch of Sumac