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State-Wise Famous Indian Sweets: India is diverse not only in its culture and languages, but also in food, especially sweets. Generally, every state in the country has its traditional sweets, often deeply loved and enjoyed for generations. Indian sweets are not merely about taste, but about culture, religion and history. India is a country of festivals, weddings and special occasions, and no celebration is complete without sweets.

From West Bengal's Rasgullas, which are soft and juicy, to Karnataka's Mysore Pak, which is rich and made with ground nuts, each sweet has a story to tell. Some sweets use milk and sugar, as in Rasgullas or Mysore Pak, others include many ingredients, including nuts, jaggery, coconut, lentils, etc. Also, the method of making sweets makes each region's speciality unique.

List Of State-Wise Indian Sweets

This sweet trip to India will showcase the popular desserts from every state. It is a sweet adventure connecting all the beautiful culinary traditions India has to offer, and each bite captures the essence of the warmth and hospitality of Indian homes. So, if you have a sweet tooth or simply enjoy looking at “regional” food, here is a guide to state-wise famous Indian sweets that is sure to leave you wanting a sweet bite more!

No. State Sweet(s) One-Liner Description
1 Andhra Pradesh Pootharekulu Paper-thin rice crepes filled with ghee and jaggery.
2 Arunachal Pradesh Khapse Crisp, deep-fried festive biscuits are enjoyed during celebrations.
3 Assam Pitha Traditional rice cakes filled with coconut or jaggery.
4 Bihar Thekua A crunchy wheat-jaggery cookie popular during Chhath Puja.
5 Chhattisgarh Dehrori Curd-soaked rice dumplings sweetened with sugar syrup.
6 Goa Bebinca A rich, layered coconut milk dessert baked to perfection.
7 Gujarat Mohanthal A gram flour fudge flavoured with ghee, cardamom, and dry fruits.
8 Haryana Churma Crumbled wheat sweetened with jaggery and ghee, often with dal.
9 Himachal Pradesh Mittha Sweetened rice flavoured with dry fruits and saffron.
10 Jharkhand Malpua Soft, syrup-dipped pancakes perfect for festive feasting.
11 Karnataka Mysore Pak A ghee-rich, melt-in-the-mouth gram flour sweet.
12 Kerala Ada Pradhaman A divine payasam made with rice flakes, jaggery, and coconut milk.
13 Madhya Pradesh Mawa Bati A richer cousin of gulab jamun, stuffed and fried in ghee.
14 Maharashtra Modak Lord Ganesha’s favourite coconut-jaggery dumpling delight.
15 Manipur Chakhao Kheer A fragrant black rice pudding with a rich purple hue.
16 Meghalaya Pukhlein Deep-fried rice flour and jaggery cakes with a rustic charm.
17 Mizoram Koat Pitha Banana and rice fritters with a crispy outside and soft inside.
18 Nagaland Sticky Rice Cake A chewy rice cake made during traditional festivities.
19 Odisha Chhena Poda A caramelised baked cheesecake made of fresh paneer.
20 Punjab Pinni Winter-special energy bites made of wheat, ghee, and dry fruits.
21 Rajasthan Ghevar A honeycomb-textured disc soaked in sugar syrup.
22 Sikkim Sel Roti A crispy rice ring bread served with sweet milk or butter.
23 Tamil Nadu Sakkarai Pongal A temple-style jaggery and rice delicacy loaded with ghee.
24 Telangana Qubani Ka Meetha A royal dessert of stewed apricots topped with cream.
25 Tripura Awan Bangwi A bamboo-cooked sweet rice cake with dry fruits and ghee.
26 Uttar Pradesh Balushahi A flaky, deep-fried dough sweet soaked in syrup.
27 Uttarakhand Bal Mithai A chocolatey fudge coated with sugar balls, unique to the hills.
28 West Bengal Rasgulla Soft chhena balls soaked in light sugar syrup — a Bengali treasure.

 

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India’s diverse sweets reflect the rich culture, traditions and flavours of each state. From Bengal’s rasgulla to Punjab’s pinni, every dessert tells a delicious story. This sweet journey across India showcases how deeply rooted these treats are in our celebrations. So, no matter where you travel in India, there’s always a signature sweet waiting to delight your taste buds.