The North Indian cuisine is rich in sweet items. From laddu to besan barfi, there are so many traditional North Indian sweets that you must try at least once. Some of the most popular North Indian sweets are malpuas, kaju katli, jalebi, rabdi and gulab jamun. We have listed some of the traditional North Indian sweets that you must  try at least once at your nearby sweet marts.

The North Indian Sweets You MUST Try

Laddu

The most delicious of all sweetmeats, ladoo is a popular North Indian sweet. It is made from besan, sugar and ghee to form small, round balls. It is often served with coffee or tea.

Besan Barfi

Besan barfi means ‘besan barfi’ in Hindi. This is a traditional North Indian sweet that is made from besan (chick pea flour), sugar, cardamom powder and saffron. The mixture is then rolled into thin sheets before being cut into squares or diamond shapes which are fried before being finally coated with sugar syrup.

Kalakand

Kalakand comes from the words 'kala' meaning black and 'kand' meaning cream. It can be eaten as it is or preferably served with milk as a dessert. It contains condensed milk, almonds, pistachios and kesar (saffron). Usually cooked in brass utensils on low flame for up to six hours which gives it the dark brown colour.

Jalebi

This North Indian dessert resembles a pretzel without the salt sprinkled on top of them after they have been fried in oil until light golden brown in color. They are

What Makes North Indian Sweets Unique

There are some unique features that set North Indian sweets apart from other desserts, including their mild flavors and rich texture of the dough.

North Indian sweets are less sweet compared to other desserts. The sugar content is usually lower than what you find in Western desserts.

The ingredients used to make North Indian sweets are different as well. You will typically not find eggs or milk in North Indian sweets like you would in Western desserts like cakes and cookies. Instead, they use besan (chickpea flour) which provides a smoother texture with less crumbliness.

The dough for North Indian sweet is made with ghee (clarified butter). This provides an aromatic flavor that is distinct from the butter used in Western pastry doughs.

North Indian sweets also have a lighter texture because of the use of milk solids instead of whole milk. This also gives them a more delicate flavor since milk doesn't overpower the sweetness of the dessert like it does when using whole milk.

The Story of the Traditional Indian Sweets

India has a rich history of sweets. From ancient times, Indian desserts have been an integral part of the culture.

The story of India's sweets date back to the time when sugar was first introduced into India. The Mughals found that they could buy sugar in bulk for much cheaper than it would take to grow it themselves. The British mills produced so much sugar that it became super cheap and plentiful in India.

Until the 20th century, most Indians had never tasted sugar, but after being introduced by the British, it quickly became a popular ingredient for Indian desserts.

Indian cooking methods are simple and streamlined to ensure foods don't burn or overcook. Sweeteners can be easily added to rice dishes, lentils and vegetables without altering the dish's flavor or texture.

The most common ingredients used in traditional Indian sweets include whole milk, heavy cream, condensed milk, butter and ghee (a clarified butter). These ingredients are combined with flour and other dry powders to create a variety of sweet recipes including laddu, besan barfi and kaju katli

How to Enjoy North Indian Sweets Best?

North Indian sweets are not only delicious but also healthy. Besan barfi, for example, is made of pure gram flour with no added sugar. It can be a great dessert for your family dinners.

If you are new to North Indian sweets, this article will introduce you to some of the popular types. You can then decide which sweets to try first at your nearby sweet marts.

Conclusion

Indian sweets are recognized for their rich texture, complexity of flavor and the use of natural ingredients. The North Indian sweets are no different.

The North Indian sweets are characterized by their use of nuts, fruits, vegetables, spices and ghee. The more popular North Indian sweets include the besan ki barfi (made of gram flour, sugar and ghee), the malpua (a pancake made of maida, sugar and soaked in syrup), the kalakand (a milk-based sweet with nuts) and the shahi tukda (a dessert made with pistachio).

North Indian sweets are best enjoyed on festive occasions like Diwali, Holi and Raksha Bandhan. The sweets are traditionally offered to gods during prayers of thanksgiving for their blessings. It is also common to offer the sweets to guests after dinner or during celebrations.