If you are a person with a sweet tooth then, you don’t have a particular time to eat dessert as every time is dessert time! Indians have a traditional name for sweets which is “mithai” and it plays a vital role in our rich culture and cuisine. India loves their share of mithai so much that we have a habit of serving any kind of sweet at the start of new beginnings as a good omen. “Muh meetha karlo'' isn’t this the staple Indian dialogue perfect for all those who have a sweet tooth? In countries with rich traditions, just like India, having a sumptuous cultural base, sweets play an important part in any type of occasion or festival. Any kind of ceremony or occasion will have sweets in it as they signify good luck, happiness, and prosperity. In our Bharat, every happy occasion is marked with the distribution of sweets to share happiness and joy. Indeed, sweets are equal to happiness and to boost your smile, here we have some sweet-ish recipes for you to try!
Rasmalai
Saying no to a bowl full of these spongy sweet balls is the biggest sin! Chilled Rasmalai floating in sweet milky syrup is the only thing your sweet side can ask for. Give a bowl of rasmalai to your loved ones and see them smiling instantly!
Poha Kheer
Kheer is one of the quickest and yummy desserts we can make during any special occasion and every special occasion demands a different kheer. This poha kheer which is also known as Aval payasam is quite popular in the Southern part of India. Poha in Tamil is translated as Aval. Red rice poha turns into this sweet and enticing kheer that can be the best option to impress your family and guests.
Shahi Tukda
Just like its name Shahi tukda is one of the most regal and royal desserts of India. Shahi tukda in English translates as a ‘Royal bite’ and indeed it is! Having a Mughlai origin, these tiny bite-sized breads are made with such richness that they will melt in your mouth just in seconds!
Thandai
Like I said, sweets play a vital role in India’s tradition, culture and cuisine and Thandai is the best example of that! This sweet is mostly associated or made during Maha Shivratri and Holi but in all fairness, thandai is something I can enjoy anytime and any day.
Rosogolla
Do we need an introduction to one of the most yummiest mithais in India? The craze and love for rasgullas or rosogollas as Bengalis call it, is so much that people have a special day dedicated to this mithai. Yes, it’s true! The 30th of July every year is celebrated as rasgulla day. Well, this dessert is worth all the pride and spotlight!
Ukdiche Modak
All-time favourite Mithai of Ganpati Bappa! As his birthday is nearing we have to amp up the mithai game as Ganpati Bappa is coming home and what is the best way to treat our guests rather than serving them fresh and yummy modaks? Prepare the classic Ukdiche Modak ASAP! With coconut and jaggery mixed with some cardamom powder and stuffed in rice flour, these are a treat to our palates!