Every ardent food lover will unanimously agree that Indian sweet dishes are lip-smacking. The use of fresh milk, aromatic spices, rose syrup and topped with different kinds of dry fruits create something unique and delightful about traditional Indian desserts. They instantly light up your tastebuds and transport you to the lands of India. The sweet Indian delicacies are an integral part of Indian cuisine. 

No wonder they are part of every auspicious occasion and can satiate your sweet tooth. You can get a variety of Indian sweet dishes at an Indian restaurant in Penrith, but here are the top seven Indian sweet dishes that should be on your must-try list: 

 

Mishti Doi 

This is a Bengali dessert. It is prepared by using fermented doi curd, sugar or jaggery. Mishti Doi is prepared using sweet milk until it becomes thick. It is then combined with melted sugar. The modern version of Mishti Doi is made with fruit and even condensed milk. You can enjoy it chilled. 

 

Ras Malai

Ras Malai is also a Bengali sweet dessert that is popular worldwide. It has white cream, sweet milk, cardamom-flavoured paneer cheese or channa, along with a dash of some almonds, saffron, and cashews. In other words, this sweet dish is a soft cheesecake without any crust. It is served chilled and is very soul-satisfying.

 

Mysore Pak 

This is another Indian sweet dish that is highly loved by many. It was invented in Mysore Palace in 1935 by using gram flour, ghee, butter, and sugar syrup. Mysore Pak is even proclaimed as the royal sweet. It is a common part of every Indian festivity and tastes delectable. 

 

Phirni

This sweet dish is prepared using ground rice, milk, cardamom, almonds, and a dash of saffron. Phirni is commonly found in North India and is a part of special occasions. You can indulge in it when it is served chilled. Also, it is garnished with rose petals, nuts, and sometimes with silver paper. 

 

Gajar ka Halwa

Who doesn’t know about Gajar ka Halwa? It is a sweet pudding that is prepared using grated carrots, sugar, nuts, milk, and even ghee. Later, dried milk or khoya is added to this sweet dish. In India, it is mainly enjoyed during winter. It can be enjoyed hot or cold. Also, there are many versions of Gajar ka Halwa, such as sugar-free, red velvet, papaya, beetroot, etc. 

 

Gulab Jamun

Another famous and a must-try Indian dessert is Gulab Jamun. It is prepared by using kneaded mild solids. They are given the shape of balls and are deep-fried in ghee. Later, the fried balls are soaked in a sugar concoction in which saffron, green cardamom, or rose water is added. This dish can be enjoyed cold and hot. 

 

Kheer 

Another famous Indian dish is kheer, which is prepared with white rice, milk, and sugar. It is even known as payasam or creamy rice pudding. Kheer can be made more fulfilling by adding cardamom, saffron, dried fruits, and even nuts. Also, it is believed that this sweet dish is 2000 years old. You can enjoy it in any Indian restaurant in Penrith.

Conclusion 

Indulging in sweet Indian dishes can be delightful. The above-mentioned sweet dishes are famous and loved by many. Also, you can enjoy some of them at Taste of India and many other Indian dishes.