Nothing spells festive indulgence more than some good old fashioned mithai, and the Diwali season is the best time to load up on a whole lot of desi sweet treats. However, we know you’re yearning for something a bit more unusual this year, so we’ve got our pick of traditional Indian desserts that go a bit beyond the usual barfi and laddoo.
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The Kesari Bhath At Naivedyam
An indulgent semolina halwa of epic proportions, the Kesari Bhath is hot ghee laden goodness that is served at Naivedyam loaded with fresh pineapple, raisins and cashew nuts. Balance the saccharine levels with a strong filter coffee to chase this one!
The Pati Sapta At Bijoli Grill
Who said only the French can do fanciness? The Pati Sapta is a delicate and fine crepe that is stuffed with grated coconut, khoya and jaggery and carries the flavours of the festive winter in each bite. Bijoli Grill serves up a stellar version of this Bengali mishti.
The Lagan Nu Custard At SodaBottleOpenerWala
An iconic Parsi dessert, this wedding custard is baked for a lovely crunch that conceals soft deliciousness and is redolent with the flavours of cardamom, nutmeg and chironji. Polish this off at the Mecca of all things Bawa- SodaBottleOpenerWala.
The Shahi Tukda At The Good Food Company
Our very own desi version of the classic bread pudding, the Shahi Tukda is one royal ritual that needs to be relished slowly, one sweet mouthful at a time. The Good Food Company version is flavoured with cardamom, dry fruits, aromatic bitters and saffron, and is lusciousness in every bite.
The Payasam At Mahabelly
Lose yourself to the warm embrace of creamy coconut milk, and the lingering sweetness of jaggery in this traditional Kerala dessert, that is warm and so comforting. Speckled with raisins and nuts, enjoy this classic at Mahabelly.