Each state has it’s own delicious sweet treats to offer. Here is a hand picked list of sweets you should try when you stop by each state.
| State | Sweet | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Qubani ka Meetha | Apricots simmered in a fragrant milk and sugar syrup. |
| Assam | Narikol Laru | Coconut ladoos made with jaggery and nuts. |
| Bihar | Khaja | Flaky and layered pastry dusted with sugar. |
| Chhattisgarh | Petha | Ash gourd fudge flavored with rosewater and nuts. |
| Goa | Bebinca | A 16-layered cake made with eggs, coconut milk, and spices. |
| Gujarat | Basundi | Thick, creamy milk pudding flavored with saffron and nuts. |
| Haryana | Doodh Jalebi | Crispy jalebis soaked in rich, creamy milk. |
| Himachal Pradesh | Siddu | Steamed wheat dumplings infused with jaggery and cardamom. |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Shufta | Deep-fried dough balls soaked in honey syrup. |
| Jharkhand | Anarsa | Deep-fried rice cakes flavored with jaggery and cardamom. |
| Karnataka | Mysore Pak | Dense fudge made with ghee, sugar, and gram flour. |
| Kerala | Unniyappam | Deep-fried sweet rings made with rice flour, jaggery, and bananas. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Malpua | Deep-fried pancakes served with syrup or honey. |
| Maharashtra | Modak | Steamed dumplings stuffed with coconut and jaggery, shaped like Ganesha’s idol. |
| Odisha | Chhena Poda | Baked cheesecake-like dessert made with cottage cheese and semolina. |
| Punjab | Phirni | Creamy rice pudding flavored with cardamom and nuts. |
| Rajasthan | Ghevar | Crisp, funnel-shaped pastry drenched in ghee and syrup. |
| Tamil Nadu | Payasam | Milk-based pudding with variations like kheer, rice kheer, and ada payasam. |
| Telangana | Pootharekulu | Flaky pastry rolls filled with a sweet coconut filling. |
| Tripura | Awan Bangwi | Steamed rice cakes with a coconut and jaggery filling. |
| Uttar Pradesh | Balushahi | Deep-fried, doughnut-like sweets soaked in sugar syrup. |
| Uttarakhand | Bal Mithai | Chewy milk fudge flavored with cardamom and saffron. |
| West Bengal | Rosogulla | Spongey cheese dumplings in a light sugar syrup. |
Each sweet has its own unique characteristics, cultural significance, and personal preferences. Try these sweets and share with your loved ones.