{"id":19913,"date":"2025-08-25T17:36:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=19913"},"modified":"2025-08-25T17:38:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:08:10","slug":"popular-indian-desserts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Indian Desserts You Must Try on Your Trip to India"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_19914\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19914\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19914 size-full\" title=\"Popular Indian Desserts\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01.png\" alt=\"Popular Indian Desserts\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Popular-Indian-Desserts-01-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19914\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the world&#8217;s treasures, there is nothing like the popular Indian desserts to make the food journey worthwhile. In the North,South, East and West you will always find something sweet that is hard to ignore. Even traditional Indian sweets, offered at temples or during seasonal festivals, have a significance that highlights food&#8217;s relevance to India&#8217;s culture and heritage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/#Modak\" title=\"Modak\u00a0\">Modak\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/#Rasgulla\" title=\"Rasgulla\u00a0\">Rasgulla\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/#Shrikhand\" title=\"Shrikhand\u00a0\">Shrikhand\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/#Kaju_Katli_Kaju_Barfi\" title=\"Kaju Katli (Kaju Barfi)\u00a0\">Kaju Katli (Kaju Barfi)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/#Kulfi\" title=\"Kulfi\u00a0\">Kulfi\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/#Why_Indian_Desserts_Are_Special\" title=\"Why Indian Desserts Are Special?\">Why Indian Desserts Are Special?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0\">Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you are planning your trip you must remember to sample these delightful sweets.And also ensure you book your flight tickets ahead of time since your food journey is incomplete if you haven&#8217;t tried the famous sweets in India. Here you will explore the origins of Indian desserts with some of the top five sweets that are renowned throughout India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modak\"><\/span><b>Modak\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most famous dessert in India during Ganesh Chaturthi is undoubtedly Modak.\u00a0 In India, this sweet is very much believed to be the favorite offering to Lord Ganesha. They have a filling of grated coconut and jaggery inside, and soft covering made with rice flour\/ wheat flour outside. It is yummy and full of symbolism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two most common types, one is steamed Modak. This is soft and delicate, and hot. There is also fried Modak which looks crispy outside and has a sweet soft filling inside. If you plan to visit India soon and especially to Maharashtra then you cannot miss the dessert that combines spirituality and taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rasgulla\"><\/span><b>Rasgulla\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rasgulla is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/popular-indian-desserts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popular Indian desserts<\/a> . These white, spongy syrupy balls are created with fresh chenna and semolina and boiled in sugar syrup until they completely absorb it. These desserts are so popular that Odisha and West Bengal often debate which region makes the best version.\u00a0 Rasgulla, or Rosogolla, you will never forget the experience of this rasgulla party. If you do make it to Eastern India, be sure to indulge yourself with this traditional sweet right from the source.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shrikhand\"><\/span><b>Shrikhand\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the wonderful traditional Indian popular desserts is Shrikhand. The dessert is perfectly cooling which is especially nice in hot summers. It is made with strained yogurt mixed with cardamom and saffron and nuts. Shrikhand is a very smooth dish which can be eaten either with a meal or enjoyed on its own. Shrikhand has historically always been a component of Gujarati and Maharashtrian cuisine and is often a special dish of festivals and weddings. Overall, Shrikhand is one of the easiest and richest desserts, so it is one of the most loved popular Indian desserts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaju_Katli_Kaju_Barfi\"><\/span><b>Kaju Katli (Kaju Barfi)\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No festival in India is complete without a box of &#8216;Kaju Katli&#8217;, Kaju Barfi. Made of a paste of cashew nuts, sugar and cones. It is sometimes flavored with saffron or cardamom. It is shaped as diamond shaped pieces and sometimes has an edible silver leaf on top. With an extravagant taste to match, Kaju Katli is originally from royal kitchens which created the decadent sweet specifically for the kings and nobility of India. This Indian dessert is now one of the most loved items in the country and is presented and exchanged during Diwali and any celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kulfi\"><\/span><b>Kulfi\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kulfi is much more than ice cream.\u00a0 It is more satisfying, denser, and creamier than ice cream. Kulfi is made by simmering milk very slowly until it thickens and is flavored with cardamom, saffron, pistachios, or mango to name a few. Then it is frozen in traditional molds, and the aroma brings a cherished, refreshing taste experience that transcends time.\u00a0 Kulfi has a rich and storied history of being a beloved traditional Indian sweet from the Mughal era in India and is loved well beyond the borders of India. Nowadays, it is absolutely one of the most popular Indian desserts in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Indian_Desserts_Are_Special\"><\/span><b>Why Indian Desserts Are Special?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the uniqueness of most popular desserts in India is their intricate connectedness to the histories, cultures, and tastes of the sweets. Each sweet has its own narrative, many are prepared in festivals and celebrations. The history of Indian desserts demonstrates that food can last through tradition and over time, leaving happiness along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning to travel, be sure to add this journey to your list. You can check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Eagle deals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to book cheap flight tickets. This helps you have an affordable journey and you can taste the sweetness of the culture while travelling through India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is rich and saturated in culture and history, Indian sweets reflect this well. Each traditional Indian sweet, every mound and bite of a sweet has a significance. So, what is stopping you? Plan to book cheap <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-flights-to-india-from-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flights to India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and plan your food journey with popular Indian desserts that will make your travel sweeter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>What are the most eaten Indian desserts?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most eaten desserts in India are Modak, Rasgulla, Shrikhand, Kaju Katli, and Kulfi that are full of flavors and cultural importance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are traditional Indian sweets made of?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the traditional Indian sweets are made from milk, sugar, ghee, flour, coconut, nuts and natural flavoring such as saffron or cardamom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Which dessert is the best in India?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From many famous desserts, the best desserts include Rasgulla and Kaju Katli, as they are both loved by many people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Is kulfi the same as ice cream?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it is denser and creamier than regular ice cream. 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