Desserts

74 recipes

Coconut Burfi

A classic Indian sweet made from coconut, milk and sugar that sets into melt-in-your-mouth squares—perfect for festivals or an indulgent homemade treat.

Rava Kesari (Semolina Halwa)

A classic South Indian sweet made with roasted semolina, warm milk and ghee, studded with fried cashews and plump raisins. It comes together quickly and can be colored naturally with saffron or a touch of food color for festive flair.

Rice Gulab Jamun (Milk-Soaked Rice Balls)

A gentle twist on classic gulab jamun: steamed rice flour balls soaked in sweet, cardamom-scented milk. Soft, comforting, and served chilled, this dessert is simple to make and delightfully different.

Jackfruit Kozhukatta (Chakka Varattiyathu Dumplings)

Soft, steamed dumplings made from sweet jackfruit jam and rice flour, filled with coconut and jaggery. A comforting South Indian treat that shines at breakfast or with afternoon tea.