Mithai From Various Regions Of India

Rosogulla, Jalebi, Sohan Papadi, Kaju Katli...just the names of these special delights from different regions of India is enough to make your mouth water! ‘Unity in Diversity’ is a commonly heard phrase in reference to the socio-cultural make up of India. The Diversity around India is reflected in various aspects of its culture like Dresses, Festivals, Cuisines and even Mithais. Different regions in India have their own special mithais which are loved by the people of the region as well as by other Indians. Read on to find out the popular mithais that have been ruling the hearts of the Indians since decades now.

West Bengal is almost synonymous with sweets and sweets are more than just tasty food items - they are in fact, an integral part of Bengali life and culture. Rasgulla (or Rosogulla) is a top favourite in West Bengal, the most famous Indian state when it comes to mithai. The commonly seen name of shops around the country is a reflection of the popularity of ‘Bengali sweets’. Another special mithai belonging to the region is ‘Sandesh’ which is a milk-based sweet made using paneer. Chhena Payesh, Chhena Poda, Cham-cham, Kacha-gola, Pithe and Pati shapta are some of the other loved ‘mishtis’ (Mithais in Bengali) in the Eastern part of India.

Do you know how the oh-so-popular Gulab Jamun originated? It is believed that the mithai originated in Punjab and was first cooked by a Sikh named Sajjan Dhillon. Gulab jamun is made using khoya and is an old-favourite belonging to the Northern part of India. It is commonly eaten during festive and special occasions as its loved by the young and the old alike. Best eaten when warm, it is especially enjoyable during the cold winter season. Petha, made using white pumpkin and sugar is another popular North-Indian sweet. Petha from Agra is the most popular variant of the sweet. Other popular special mithias in North India are Ladoos, Barfis, Jalebi, Baalushahi, Kalakand, Kheer, Peda, Ras Malai and Sohan Papadi.

Kaju Katli made using Kaju and milk is one of the most popular mithais from the Western part of the country that is enjoyed by people all over the country. Shrikhand, a yoghurt-based dessert is one of the main desserts in the states of Maharasthra and Gujarat. Besan Laddoo, Modak, Doodhpak, , Basundi, Ghari, Kharwas, Magas and Mohan thaal are some of the other sweets that are commonly enjoyed in the west Indian states.

Mysore Pak is mouth-watering fudge from South India that is made using besan, maida, ghee and sugar. It is believed that the sweet originated in the Mysore Palace where a chef cooked it to please the king. The king enjoyed the sweet so much that he asked the cook to set up a shop to make the sweet available to the common people. Coconut barfi, Baadam Halwa, Neyyappam, Adhirasam, Ariselu and Pootharekulu are some of the other loved mithais belonging to the Southern part of India.

These Special Indian mithais are enjoyed and loved by Indians living within and outside the country. No celebration is considered complete without the offering of several mithais by the host. Mithais also make for great gift items and they are usually given as an accompaniment to the main gift item. Choose your favourite Indian mithai from the varied collection of Special mithais at Gujaratgifts.com.