In South Asia, any food remains incomplete without the Mishti dessert. Therefore, people like to eat mishti dessert at the end of every meal in South Asia. Although people of almost every region mostly want to eat mishti, i.e., sweets in India, especially in South Asia, they eat it more.
What is Mishti Dessert?
Mishti Dessert is a sweet that originated in Bengal, and it is prevalent in South Asia, i.e., Bengal and Bangladesh. For a long time, people in Bengal ate it and liked it a lot. It was first consumed in Bengal, India, where it was well-received, and its popularity spread throughout the country as a result. Soon it spread to Bangladesh as well and became a famous dessert there.
Any meal in South Asia is incomplete without it. People eat it after having dinner. Sweets are primarily consumed in a joyful atmosphere, such as on religious occasions, birthdays, someone’s birthdays, or festivals.
Where People Make Mishti Dessert at Home
As you all know, Mishti is eaten mainly in South Asia, where people make them at home. You will find it at almost every store in South Asia. If you want, you can also make it at home, any time.
15 Types of Mishti Sweets
There are many varieties of Mishti, such as frozen milk, besan barfi, rose barfi, Sandesh, gulab jamun, rasgulla, rasmalai, cham cham, motichoor laddu, barfi, almond pistachio barfi, rose coconut barfi, Kheer Kadam,
Raj Bhog, Pantuwa, Kacha Golla, gulab jamun, etc. Some of its varieties are made by mixing gram flour with sugar. Let’s learn how these popular Indian dessert mishti recipes are made from.
1. Frozen milk (Thandai)
Thandai (Frozen Milk) is a cold drink consumed in the summer season in India. It is made by mixing almonds, milk, pistachios, sugar, cardamom, saffron, etc. It is specially made for the festivals of Holi and Shivratri.
2. Besan Barfi
Besan ki barfi is an Indian sweet. It is eaten in almost every state or city of India. It is made from gram flour, ghee, pistachios, milk, almonds, sugar, and sugar syrup. You can also use saffron for the taste.
3. Rose Barfi
Gulab ki barfi is a famous sweet that has the best of both smell and taste. This sweet is so delicious that everyone likes it. Another specialty of this sweet is that it is very easy to make. It takes less time to make. For making these, you need to add paneer, rose essence, sugar, khoya, pistachio, and silverwork according to your color and taste.
4. Sandesh
Sandesh is eaten in our country India, but especially in Bengal. In Bengal, it is called Sondesh. It is originated in Bengal itself. It is made from milk, paneer, chhena, and sugar, and saffron is sprinkled on top for flavor and garnishing. That’s too much of a taste to say.
5. Rasgulla
Rasgulla is a Bengali syrupy sweet that is now eaten in almost every region. In Bengal[1][1][1], people eat it with great fervor. Rasgulla is made from cottage cheese, sugar, or sugar syrup. You can also eat it by adding saffron to it for taste.
6. Pantuwa
Pantua is a famous Bengali sweet. In other regions, it is also called Gulab Jamun. It is very popular in Bengal and Bangladesh. It is made from semolina, chenna, and ghee. After that, its small balls are made, and they are fried in oil. Those balls are put in the syrup. People mostly like to eat it cold.
7. Raj Bhog
You must have learned about it from this name, as it is a royal sweet. It looks similar to Rasgulla except that its color is slightly yellow, and it is slightly larger than Rasgulla, and it is soft and spongy. It is made from paneer, milk, and chhena. After it is made, it is put in saffron syrup.
8. Barfi
Barfi is a sweet which is made from milk. It is named after the Indian word for barf which means ice. Barfi is made from milk and khoya. It has a lot of patterns, but the most famous one is white barfi.
9. Motichoor Laddu
Motichoor Laddu is a famous Indian dessert. It is delicious to eat and also very nice to look at. It is brought and made on festivals and auspicious occasions and is made from small boondis of gram flour and fried in ghee.
10. Besan Ladoo
Besan ladoo is a very delicious and mouth-watering Indian sweet. These Besan laddoos are simple to make by using gram flour. It is poured with ghee, and it has to be roasted. It is roasted till it becomes brown. By cooling that mixture, small balls are made from it. If you store them in a good place, they can last for long.
11. Cham-Cham
Cham-cham is a Bengali sweet. It is made from milk, curd, and khoya. In this sweet, milk is coagulated by pouring curd over it, and then, after cooling, it is given a cylindrical shape. After giving shape, it is put in a sugar syrup, due to which it remains soft and spongy. It is garnished with saffron, almonds, pistachios, and coconut and then served.
12. Rasmalai
Rasmalai is an Indian sweet that is eaten mostly in Bengal. This sweet originated in the country to the east of the Indian subcontinent. It is made from water, milk, paneer, lemon, etc., and is served with saffron for taste and decoration.
13. Coconut barfi
Coconut barfi This is a very famous sweet which is eaten in Bengal. It is made from sugar, milk, coconut, cardamom, etc. It tastes great to eat. Due to the presence of coconut in it, it feels a bit crunchy to eat. It is garnished with saffron, almonds, and pistachios.
14. Kheer Kadam
Kheer Kadam is a very fondly eaten dessert in Bengal, which is very tasty. It is made from khoya, milk, color, and cardamom powder. After it is made, it is decorated with saffron.
15. Kacha Gola
Kacha Gola is a famous sweet eaten in Bengal. It is made from paneer or chenna, and it is very easy to make. One must keep this in the fridge to store for a long time. There is less sugar in it, which is why people suffering from diabetes can also eat it. It is eaten by making rounds and khoya grades and adding saffron to it.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
Indian sweets, known as “Mishti” in Bengali, are a wide variety of sweet confections enjoyed throughout India. They come in various shapes, sizes, and flavors and are often made from ingredients like milk, sugar, flour, ghee (clarified butter), and nuts.
While Indian sweets are undoubtedly delicious, many of them are high in sugar and fats, making them calorie-dense. Moderation is key. Some sweets, like those made from jaggery or with less sugar, can be healthier options. Always enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Some popular Indian sweets include Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Jalebi, Barfi, and Ladoo. However, the variety is extensive, with each region having its own unique sweets and variations.
Indian sweets are often associated with celebrations and special occasions like festivals and weddings. However, they are also enjoyed as everyday treats and snacks. It’s common for people to indulge in a sweet after meals or with tea.
Yes, many Indian sweets can be made at home. There are numerous recipes and tutorials available online, and making sweets at home allows you to control the ingredients and customize flavors to your preference.
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