11 Iconic Indian Sweets You Must Try from Every State

August 26. 2025

By : Sneha Singh

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West Bengal – Rasgulla

Soft, spongy balls of chenna soaked in light sugar syrup – a Bengali classic!

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Maharashtra – Puran Poli

A festive flatbread stuffed with sweet lentil and jaggery mix – rich and comforting.

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Rajasthan – Ghevar

A disc-shaped honeycomb dessert soaked in sugar syrup – perfect for Teej!

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Punjab – Pinni

A winter-special sweet made with desi ghee, atta, and dry fruits – packed with energy.

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Tamil Nadu – Mysore Pak

Melt-in-mouth sweet made with gram flour and ghee – invented in royal kitchens!

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Gujarat – Mohanthal

Rich and grainy sweet made with besan and khoya – a Diwali favorite!

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Uttar Pradesh – Balushahi

Crispy outside, soft inside – a deep-fried dough sweet dipped in syrup.

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Kerala – Unniyappam

Mini banana rice fritters with jaggery – soft, sweet, and divine.

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Odisha – Chhena Poda

Baked cheese dessert with caramelized edges – Odisha’s hidden gem!

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Assam – Pitha

Steamed rice cakes filled with coconut and jaggery – traditional and wholesome.

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Sandesh – West Bengal

Delicate chenna-based sweet flavored with saffron or rose – elegant & light.

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