9 Sweet Recipes to Complete Your Indian Dinner

Shahi Tukra (Indian Bread Pudding)

Bread pudding is rich and flavorful, and the great thing about this Indian-inspired bread pudding is that you can make a large batch at once to enjoy all week long or to serve when entertaining at home. Pistachios and almonds complement the spices perfectly and add wholesome crunch.

Quick Nariyal Burfi (Indian Coconut Fudge)

Almond, coconut, and condensed milk come together for an Indian dessert that's almost a play on Western cuisine's fudge but without the sugar. Yet there's still some sweetness from the coconut and sweetened condensed milk to make it fitting for an after dinner treat.

Besan Laddu

These bite-sized truffle-looking treats are made with cashews and nuts, so they'll feel dense in texture and have fiber to fill you up. What's more, it uses chickpea flour too, which can also bulk up the nutrition while still keeping the overall flavor sweet.

Indian Bread Pudding (Double Ka Meeta)

From South India, this dessert is another nice pudding option that's fruit forward and tastes great both chilled and warmed up. It looks elegant on the plate, making it a nice recipe for guests and special occasions. Include the optional cardamom for a flavor punch.

Super-Easy Indian Coconut Ladoo

Another ladoo recipe but with a coconut and rose water twist, these pink balls of fun are sweet and flavorful and they sure know how to brighten up a plate. Plus, you can add different colors for the food coloring if you prefer another shade. Have some fun with this basic recipe and paint the rainbow!

Gulab Jamun

A traditional Indian dessert, this popular recipe can be made in bulk and they're perfectly portioned, so you can just have one without going overboard on the sugar. These milk-based balls have a sponge-like texture and are soaked in rose syrup. You can add a cooling factor to serve, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or plain Greek yogurt.

Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Rice pudding is commonly enjoyed as a way to finish off a meal with something sweet and smooth. The toppings are inspired by Indian cuisine, like pistachios, almonds, cardamom, basmati rice, and raisins, so it has a nice fruity, nutty flavor.

Banana Malpua (Fried Indian Pancake)

This fried pancake recipe is ceremonial within Indian culture but you can enjoy it anytime for a sweet treat at home. Bananas, raisins, and almonds provide sweetness, and you can garnish the fried, sweet pancakes further by adding a dollop of whipped cream, Kulfi, or even cottage cheese for a salty, savory element on top.

Kulfi

Indian ice cream is made with evaporated milk, sweeteened condensed milk, white bread, and a frozen whipped topping as a base, and then you can have some fun with toppings. Pistachios and almonds are typical, as well as raisins, coconut, and a variety of spices and syrups, like cardamom and rose water.

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