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Sweets & Desserts Recipes

No meal is complete with some sweets and desserts.. right? I’ve a variety of recipes which you can follow to make these at home. From Indian Kheer and Halwa to Ice Cream; you would never run out of options here.

You can also try my Goan Recipes and Recipes from Uttar Pradesh.

A glass bowl of gulab jamun rabdi parfait topped with sliced gulab jamun, chopped pistachios, slivered almonds, and dried rose petals served beside a small bowl of mixed nuts.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Gulab Jamun Yogurt Parfait Recipe

A plate of golden-brown Motichoor Rolls topped with yellow sauce and rose petals, with one roll cut open to reveal a motichoor filling. A bowl of dried rose petals sits in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Motichoor Rolls Recipe

A bowl of Atta Halwa, garnished with chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, and dried rose petals sits on a dark surface, with scattered nuts and spices around it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Atta Halwa Recipe (Wheat Flour Halwa)

A bowl of Zarda, garnished with dried rose petals and spices, sits on a burlap mat atop a metal tray. Beside it, a small dish holds dried rose petals and whole cardamom pods.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Zarda Recipe (Traditional Indian Sweet Saffron Rice)

Doodh pheni served on a plate.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Doodh Pheni Recipe

Gajar halwa served in a bowl.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Gajar Halwa Recipe (Carrot Halwa)

Paan Truffle is an easy and quick fusion dessert perfect to serve for festivals like Diwali or Holi. Make it using my easy recipe.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Paan Truffles Recipe

Rasmalai trifle served in a jar.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rasmalai Trifle Recipe

Bored of preparing traditional rabdi at home? Then try this new version, strawberry rabdi which is loaded with both strawberry puree and chopped strawberries. It is creamy, fruity, and needs very few basic ingredients. Here is how to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Strawberry Rabdi Recipe

Sitaphal Basundi (Custard Apple Basundi) is a delicious twist on the classic Basundi recipe. Here is a simple recipe to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Sitaphal Basundi Recipe (Custard Apple Basundi)

Try these addictive White Chocolate Nuts Cups for Diwali this season. They are super easy to make and need minimal ingredients (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian

GFIndian Gluten Free

White Chocolate Nuts Cups Recipe

Rajbhog Shrikhand is nothing but your classic shrikhand flavored with saffron, slivered nuts, and tutti frutti. Try my easy recipe here.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rajbhog Shrikhand Recipe

Rasmalai Tiramisu is an Indian fusion version of the classic Italian Tiramisu recipe. Make it for Holi, Diwali, or other festivals or special occasions (vegetarian).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rasmalai Tiramisu Recipe

Basanti Holud Mishti Pulao (Sweet Bengali Polao, Basanti Pulao) is a mildly sweet rice preparation very popular in Bengal. It is served with Kosha Mangsho (Bengali Mutton Curry) for all the festivals and special occasions. Learn to make it in a traditional way (gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Basanti Pulao Recipe (Mishti Pulao)

Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer) is a delicious Indian dessert where milk is cooked with almond paste and saffron. Make it for festivals or special occasions for a delicious treat. 

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Kheer Recipe (Almond Kheer, Badam Payasam)

Basundi is a traditional Indian dessert famous in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and some parts of Karnataka. It is basically thickened and sweetened milk flavored with nutmeg, cardamom, and saffron. Serve it on its own or with poori for a delicious treat (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Basundi Recipe

These Gulab Jamun Truffles is a super easy-to-make Indian fusion dessert where juicy Gulab jamuns are coated with dark chocolate. Make it this festive season and impress your guests.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Gulab Jamun Truffles Recipe

Seviyan Kheer (Vermicelli Kheer, Sevai Kheer, Semiya Kheer) is a delicious Indian dessert made using vermicelli and milk. Make it for special occasions or festivals using my easy recipe.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Seviyan Kheer Recipe (Vermicelli Kheer)

Rice Kheer (Chawal Ki Kheer) is a traditional Indian rice pudding that is quite easy to put together and makes for a great dessert. Make this creamy, one-pot dessert with basic ingredients using my easy recipe (Gluten-Free, One-Pot, Vegetarian).

Indian Sweets & desserts

Rice Kheer Recipe

Dhaniya Panjiri is an Indian dish made especially for Krishna Janmashtami as prashad. Here is an easy recipe to make at home.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Dhaniya Panjiri Recipe

Paneer Kheer is an Indian dessert made with fresh paneer, milk, saffron, and sugar. It is a great dessert for festivals, special occasions, or get-togethers. Use my easy recipe to make it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Paneer Kheer Recipe

Rose Sabudana Kheer is a delicious twist on the classic sabudana kheer with the addition of rose syrup. Make it for the upcoming festive season (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rose Sabudana Kheer Recipe

Fruit Custard is a delicious Indian dessert made with eggless custard powder and a variety of seasonal fruits. Make it using my easy recipe.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Fruit Custard Recipe

Phool Makhana Kheer (Makhane ki Kheer) is a creamy Indian pudding made using puffed lotus seeds (phool makhana, fox nuts), milk, sugar, and dry fruits. It is a delicious dessert that can be served on any occasion, especially for vrat or fasting days. Here is how to make it (vegetarian, gluten-free).

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Makhana Kheer Recipe

A clay bowl filled with creamy Makhana Phirni, garnished with saffron strands, chopped pistachios, and almonds, placed on a textured brown mat with a decorative napkin and makhana seeds in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Makhana Phirni Recipe

A bowl of creamy Chaler Payesh, is garnished with chopped almonds, pistachios, and rose petals, placed on a rustic burlap cloth with whole almonds and cardamom pods in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chaler Payesh Recipe (Bengali Rice Pudding)

A bowl of creamy Chikoo Kheer topped with chopped nuts sits on parchment, surrounded by decorative twine and scattered nut pieces, with a halved chikoo nearby on a dark background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Chikoo Kheer Recipe (Sapota Kheer)

Farali Rajgira Atta Sheera (Rajgira Halwa, Rajgara No Sheero, Amaranth Flour Halwa)) served in a bowl.

Indian

GFIndian Gluten Free

Rajgira Sheera Recipe (Rajgira Halwa)

Three small glass bowls of creamy Paan Panna Cotta, garnished with chopped nuts and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic metal tray with a burlap cloth and a vintage spoon beside them.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Paan Panna Cotta Recipe

A white bowl filled with thick, bright yellow mango shrikhand, reminiscent of sweet aamras, is garnished with chopped nuts and sits on a rustic wooden board with pieces of crisp puri bread around it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Aamras Recipe (Traditional Indian Mango Dessert)

A bowl of creamy Semiya Payasam (vermicelli kheer) garnished with chopped nuts, raisins, and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic tray with scattered cashews and a textured burlap mat underneath.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Semiya Payasam Recipe (Vermicelli Payasam)

A brass bowl filled with Indian sweet panjiri, garnished with chopped almonds, pistachios, and dried rose petals, sits on burlap and parchment paper against a dark background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Panjiri Recipe (North Indian Whole Wheat Sweet)

A brass bowl filled with creamy Doodh Pak dessert, garnished with saffron strands, small brown tapioca pearls, and placed on a rustic burlap mat with almonds and cardamom pods nearby.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Doodh Pak Recipe

A white bowl filled with creamy Besan Halwa, garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, and dried rose petals, placed on a rustic mat with a spoon resting inside. A green plate with more garnish is in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Besan Halwa Recipe (Soft, Smooth & Ready in 25 Minutes)

A brass bowl filled with grainy, light brown Badam Panjiri garnished with sliced almonds, pistachios, and dried rose petals, placed on burlap cloth with a small dish of rose petals nearby.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Badam Panjiri Recipe

Two bowls of creamy yellow Rabdi, garnished with saffron, chopped pistachios, and dried rose petals, are placed on a ceramic tray with a spoon beside them. A bowl filled with rose petals adds charm in the background.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Authentic Rabdi Recipe (Traditional North Indian Sweet Thickened Milk Dessert)

A bowl of orange kheer topped with orange segments and chopped nuts sits on a piece of burlap, with halved oranges and scattered nuts nearby on a dark surface.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Orange Kheer Recipe (Bengali Komola Kheer)

A blue bowl filled with creamy yellow Pineapple Basundi, garnished with pineapple slices, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut, sits on a rustic surface with a pineapple crown nearby.

Indian Sweets & desserts

GFIndian Gluten Free

Pineapple Basundi Recipe

A bowl of Custard Rasgulla, an Indian dessert with cheese balls soaked in creamy, saffron milk and garnished with dried rose petals and chopped nuts, placed on burlap with a small bowl of garnishes beside it.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Custard Rasgulla Recipe

A bowl of creamy Sheer Khurma garnished with chopped nuts, sits on a piece of burlap with a spoon inside. The background features a dark surface and a blue cloth.

Indian Sweets & desserts

Sheer Khurma Recipe (Traditional Eid Dessert in 30 Minutes)

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