Local Dessert

Legend has it that Gulab Jamun was accidentally created by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's chef. Whether or not this tale is true, Gulab Jamun is a beloved Indian dessert made from milk solids, often referred to as khoya. These soft, spongy balls are soaked in a fragrant syrup made from rose water, cardamom, and saffron. Imagine biting into a warm, syrupy cloud that melts in your mouth – that's the magic of Gulab Jamun. Food bloggers and dessert aficionados frequently hail it as a must-try.

A crispy, spiral-shaped sweet soaked in saffron syrup. Made from a fermented batter of flour and yogurt, Jalebi is deep-fried to golden perfection before being immersed in sugar syrup. The result is a crunchy exterior with a soft, syrupy interior. Jalebi is often celebrated as a quintessential Indian dessert, with food bloggers and tourists recommending it for its unique texture and sweetness.

A rich, creamy dessert made by simmering milk for hours until it thickens, then sweetened with sugar and flavoured with cardamom, saffron, and nuts. It is often served with other desserts like Jalebi, Kulfi or Malpua, adding a creamy contrast to their textures and often recommended by food critics for its luxurious mouthfeel and depth of flavour.

Stuffed Kulfi is an innovative twist on the traditional Indian ice cream - kulfi. This dessert involves hollowing out fruits like mangoes, oranges, or apples and filling them with a rich, creamy kulfi mixture. Once frozen, the fruits are sliced, revealing a deliciously unique treat. It is widely praised by food bloggers for its creative presentation and refreshing taste.

A regal dessert having roots in Mughlai cuisine. It is made from deep-fried bread slices soaked in saffron-infused syrup, then topped with a thick layer of sweetened condensed milk (rabdi) and garnished with nuts and silver leaf. Its name literally means 'royal piece', and it lives up to its name with its rich, indulgent taste. This dessert is frequently featured in food blogs and recommended as a must-try.

A rich, aromatic dessert made from ground yellow lentils, ghee, sugar, and milk, cooked to a fudgy consistency and flavoured with cardamom and saffron. It is special because of the time and effort required to make it. Its warm, comforting taste makes it a winter favourite. Food critics often highlight its unique texture and flavour, recommending it as a must-try.

A dense, nutty, and indulgent sweet hailing from the Punjab region but cherished in Delhi. Made from slow-cooked milk, sugar, and a generous mix of nuts, this brown-hued barfi offers a rich, caramel-like taste with a hint of cardamom. It is firmer and more robust than other milk-based desserts, making it the go-to for those with a craving for something substantial. Often described by food critics as a “must-try for nut lovers,” Dodha Barfi strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and earthy flavours.