India is a country where every festival, every celebration, and even small daily moments feel incomplete without sweets.
From North to South and East to West, every region has its own special mithai — all with different flavours, textures, and stories.
So here’s a clean, easy-to-read list of some of the most loved Indian sweets and desserts.
North Indian Sweets
- Jalebi
Crispy, juicy, and enjoyed hot — a favourite across India.
- Gulab Jamun
Soft, melt-in-mouth balls made from khoya or milk solids.
- Rasgulla (also enjoyed in East India)
Spongy, soft, and soaked in light sugar syrup.
- Barfi
Simple, classic sweet made from milk, ghee, and sugar.
- Peda
Mathura and Vrindavan are especially famous for it.
- Ladoo
Boondi ladoo, besan ladoo, motichoor ladoo — all equally loved.
- Rabri
Thickened milk dessert loaded with nuts.
South Indian Sweets
- Mysore Pak
Rich, buttery sweet made from ghee, sugar, and gram flour.
- Payasam / Kheer
Milk-based sweet dish prepared during almost every festival.
- Kesari / Sheera
A simple suji-based sweet flavoured with cardamom.
- Unniyappam
Traditional Kerala sweet made with rice, banana, and jaggery.
East Indian Sweets
- Sandesh
Bengal’s soft, delicate sweet made from fresh chenna.
- Mishti Doi
Sweetened yogurt with a rich, caramel-like flavour.
- Cham Cham
Colourful, soft sweet from Bengal.
- Chhena Poda
Odisha’s baked cheese dessert — unique and delicious.
West Indian Sweets
- Shrikhand
Thick, sweetened curd flavoured with saffron and cardamom.
- Basundi
Milk simmered until thick and creamy.
- Modak
Especially loved in Maharashtra during Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Ghevar
Rajasthan’s famous festive sweet.
Traditional Indian Sweets Loved Everywhere
- Kaju Katli
Cashew-based barfi, thin and smooth.
- Soan Papdi
Flaky, light sweet that melts quickly in the mouth.
- Halwa (Suji, Atta, Gajar, etc.)
A comfort sweet prepared in almost every Indian home.
- Gujiya
A Holi-time favourite stuffed with khoya and dry fruits.
Why Gaanvwala Sweets Stand Out
At Gaanvwala, we don’t experiment with shortcuts.
Our sweets are made using:
fresh cow milk
pure desi ghee
natural flavours
clean, honest ingredients
traditional recipes
No artificial colours.
No chemical flavours.
Just pure, real Indian sweets the way families used to make them.
If you’re looking for mithai that actually tastes like home, that’s exactly what Gaanvwala stands for.
FAQ
Q: Which Indian sweet is most popular?
Jalebi, rasgulla, and gulab jamun are favourites almost everywhere.
Q: Which sweets are made with pure milk?
Barfi, peda, rabri, basundi, and many more.
Q: Does Gaanvwala use artificial colours?
No, we avoid artificial colours and stick to natural ingredients.
Q: Are your sweets made fresh?
Yes, we prepare them using fresh milk, ghee, and natural flavours.
Conclusion
India has hundreds of sweets, each with its own charm.
Whether it’s jalebi from North India, rasgulla from Bengal, or mysore pak from the South — every mithai reflects a piece of India’s culture.
And at Gaanvwala, we try to bring that true Indian sweetness to every box we make.