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Rosogolla to Jalebi: 7 sweets across India you MUST try

 From West Bengal's iconic Rosogolla to the crispy Jalebis of Rajasthan, explore 7 famous Indian sweets that promise to satisfy your sweet cravings

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Rosogolla (West Bengal)

Soft and spongy cottage cheese balls cooked in sugar syrup is a very famous Bengali sweet

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Mysore Pak (Karnataka)

Rich and crumbly sweet made with ghee, sugar, and chickpea flour. Originated in Mysore it is known for its decadent flavor.

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Gulab Jamun (Uttar Pradesh)

Deep-fried khoya dumplings soaked in rose-flavored syrup. Beloved Indian sweet, irresistibly indulgent, and aromatic.

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Modak (Maharashtra)

Rice flour dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery. It is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet, enjoyed during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi

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Pootharekulu (Andhra Pradesh)

Rice flour, ghee, and sugar create paper-thin layered sweets. A delicacy from Andhra Pradesh, loved for its unique texture
 

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Jalebi (Rajasthan)

Crispy and coil-shaped sweets, deep-fried and soaked in saffron-infused syrup. Popular in Rajasthan and all over India for its sweet crunchiness

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Chhena Poda (Odisha)

A delicious baked sweet made with fresh cottage cheese, sugar, and cardamom, known for its caramelized crust and creamy interior, native to Odisha.

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