8 mouthwatering candies from 8 Indian states

May 8, 2024

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Mysore Pak (Karnataka)

Cardamom, ghee, sugar, and gram flour are combined to make this rich dessert. Mysore Pak's melt-in-your-mouth flavor and thick texture make it an exquisite treat.

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Ghevar (Rajasthan)

a disc-shaped confection composed of sugar syrup, ghee, and flour. Ghevar is a tasty treat that is frequently adorned with almonds, dried fruits, and rose water.

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Rasgulla (West Bengal)

Rasgullas are a national favorite and a Bengali classic. They are soft, spongy sweet balls prepared with chhena and dipped in a light sugar syrup taste.

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Chhena Poda (Odisha)

An Odisha baked treat composed with semolina, sugar, and chhena. Chhena Poda is distinct because to its slightly sweet flavor and dense, crumbly texture.

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Modak (Maharashtra)

A wheat flour shell and a sweet filling consisting of gur, coconut, and nuts are used to make modak. Modaks are served at Ganesh Chaturthi and can be steamed or fried.

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Pongal (Tamil Nadu)

During the harvest festival, Tamil Nadu serves Pongal, a popular sweet delicacy. You will definitely want more after tasting this lovely and delectable kheer.

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Balushahi (Uttar Pradesh)

Sweet pastries scented with saffron and coated in sugar syrup. Though they are from Uttar Pradesh, these melt-in-your-mouth confections are a seasonal favorite in North India.

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Thekua (Bihar)

A sweet confection made with sugar, ghee, and wheat flour. Bihar's traditional dessert, thekua, is frequently offered at festivities like Chhath Puja.

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