India, despite often being perceived as a monolith on the gastronomic scene, is full of regions with their own distinct flavors and tastes. This variety extends to the country’s dessert scene, which is full of delicious treats. Ever wanted to try some of India’s best regional desserts? Here are three to keep an eye out for!
Sandesh
Coming from the Bengal region of the country, this delicious sweet is as simple as it gets. Containing whole milk and powdered sugar as its base, these puffy little treats are typically flavored with cardamom and topped with chopped nuts. Yum!
Rasgulla
Another Bengali dessert that’s loved around the world is rasgulla. Essentially sweet dumplings, rasgulla is made with milk, semolina flour, and then cooked and served in a light and slightly sweet syrup which permeates the dumplings.
Bebinca
The southwestern Indian state of Goa was ruled by the Portuguese for hundreds of years, and bebinca has its origins in the Iberian “flan” dish. Adopted to Goan tastes and ingredients, this pudding dessert contains egg yolk, clarified butter, and coconut milk.
