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Famous Festival Sweets Of India

Jul 02, 2024 14:11 IST
India, a land of numerous celebrations, is home to many different kinds of desserts. Here are some of the most famous festival sweets of India.
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  • Laddu

    These are round, ball-shaped sweets made from flour, coconut, or semolina, bound together with ghee and sugar, served during festivals like Diwali.
  • Modak

    These sweet dumplings are made using rice or wheat flour and filled with coconut, jaggery, and cardamom, traditionally offered to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi.
  • Roshogolla

    Roshogolla or rasgulla is a spongy, white ball made from chhena (curdled milk) and semolina, soaked in sugar syrup, particularly made during Durga Pooja.
  • Sevaiyan

    A creamy, sweet pudding made from vermicelli, milk and sugar, flavoured with cardamom and garnished with nuts, prepared during Eid.
  • Gujiya

    These are deep-fried dumplings stuffed with khoya (reduced milk), coconut, nuts, and cardamom, especially eaten during Holi.
  • Kaju Katli

    A traditional Indian sweet made from cashews, sugar and ghee, shaped into diamonds, specially made during Diwali.
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